ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Farmington students read their way to the top
One fifth grade class at Akin Road Elementary School is among the top 100 in a nationwide reading competition that included more than 680,000 classrooms. Their good reading habits earned them a free pizza party.
By Michelle Leonard , May 03, 2013
Farmington teacher brings education to the slums
One Farmington teacher loves her profession so much, she’s helping to start a school. Granted, it’s half-way around the world, but when you’ve got a big heart, miles don’t seem to matter.
By Michelle Leonard , April 18, 2013
Farmington schools: Bringing out the author within
Having a good story to tell is one thing. Being able to tell that story on paper, to other people, is something entirely different.
Learning how to tell a story to others was part of the motivation behind last week’s Young Authors Workshop for Farmington middle school students.
By Michelle Leonard , March 31, 2013
North Trail students, Lakeville seniors bridge generation gap
There’s no such thing as a generation gap between North Trail Elementary School students and residents of a Lakeville senior living community. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
By Michelle Leonard , March 15, 2013
120 take part in Riverview Elementary School’s science fair
Riverview Elementary School held its annual science fair Feb. 21-22.
More than 120 students in grades K-5 participated in 100 science fair projects.
March 10, 2013
Readathon raises $10,000 at North Trail Elementary School
North Trail Elementary School students raised more than $10,000 just by opening a book last week. Well, actually, they opened about 600 books, but you get the picture.
By Michelle Leonard , March 07, 2013
iPads everywhere in Farmington schools
It’s hard to get away from iPads at Farmington High School. Walk into a classroom and they’re propped up on nearly every desk. Stand in the hallway, and you can watch students walk from class to class with their eyes fixed on the glowing screen.
By Nathan Hansen , February 28, 2013
RVES Minecraft Club teaches members more than how to play a video game
Students participating in the new Minecraft Club at Riverview Elementary School might just think they’re playing a cool game, but without realizing it, they’re also learning elements of reading, math and physics, as well as a few good social skills.
By Michelle Leonard , February 10, 2013
Community talks safety in Farmington schools
Parents of Farmington elementary students have one echoing concern when it comes to safety in the schools: unidentified adults in the hallways at their childrens’ schools.
By Michelle Leonard , January 17, 2013
Riverview Elementary School fourth grade teacher Chris Caduff is Teacher of the Year
Riverview Elementary School fourth grade teacher Chris Caduff was a little surprised when he opened his email one day earlier this month. It turned out, according to the email he’d gotten, that he had been chosen as the Farmington School District’s Teacher of the Year.
By Michelle Leonard , December 29, 2012
NTES students collect gifts for Toys for Town
’Tis the season for giving, and that was certainly not lost on North Trail Elementary School students.
In just two weeks, the students at North Trail donated 401 toys for Farmington’s Toys for Town drive. Last week alone, they brought in more than 1,600 food items for the Farmington Food Shelf.
By Michelle Leonard , December 23, 2012
MVES makes $5,000 donation to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy victims
Even though a recent fundraiser was based on reading, Meadowview Elementary School students learned a new lesson about giving.
On Friday, MVES principal Lisa Edwards presented a $5,000 check to Kristin Peters of the American Red Cross. The money was raised by students in November to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
By Michelle Leonard , December 14, 2012
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