ARTech Charter School [Northfield School of Arts and Technology] and Prairie Creek Community School have been hosting an Artist in Residence: Larry Long. He is part of the “Larry Long Project”, as it has come to be known. The Project is funded by a collaborative grant from the MN State Arts Board. Larry Long worked […]
Summer Days, Summer Days Spending a day at the pool Just trying to keep cool Summer Day, Summer Days Thinking cold thoughts like snow Come on, don’t hesitate, let’s go, go, go, Summer Days, Summer Days.
Today is the day the slushy snow will melt From the sun shining far above The cold ice will cool, and the windy wind will slow All wet and crunchy outside the door The sad faces from the flaky snow And at dark it would be all foggy outside But the white snow will show […]
Editors’ note: Odyssey Charter School is a K-9 charter school in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Kari Mitchell, office manager at Odyssey Charter School, donated one of her kidneys Friday, October 31, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota to her brother-in-law, Cedric Cobb. This has been a three-year process for Kari and her family. There were […]
The chilly winter’s breeze is starting to blow. The little white flakes are coming down as soft as the rain dripping from the sky. In a hurry, the children put on their snowsuits. The grass is being covered by a blanket of whiteness. The river is a solid coat of ice that glistens with every […]
Editors’ note: The following are Student Essays on why they like E.C.H.O. charter school, a K-12 charter school in Echo, MN established in 1997. The E.C.H.O. Charter School means “Every Child Has Opportunities.” The great John Wooden, the most successful coach in college basketball history, said, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” I believe […]
A group of CPA seniors think recycling is important and that we should stop using Styrofoam (polysterene) products in the cafeteria. With Ms. Kersting’s help, the students entered a national contest designed to increase environmental awareness.
Students across the country submitted proposals for making their schools more environmentally friendly. At CPA, the seniors concentrated on Styrofoam. Styrofoam is not good for the environment because it is not recyclable. Styrofoam also releases harmful chlorofluorocarbons into the ozone layer […]
It is sharing and caring, Giving and forgiving, Loving and being loved, Walking hand in hand, Talking heart to heart. Seeing through each others’ eyes, Laughing together weeping together, And always trusting And believing in one another. For love that is shared Is a beautiful thing. It enriches the soul, And makes the heart sing!
Today is winter day of January 14th, 2004. There is white stuff outside on the ground. When you look outside you see slushy roads. There is hot coca waiting for you when you get cold. When you go outside you should have on, a heavy coat, a claves on, Snow boots on, hats on, you […]
Skills for Tomorrow High School is celebrating its ten year anniversary. March 4, 2004, 4 to 8 pm a reception is being held at 547 Wheeler, in St. Paul to celebrate this amazing milestone. Tess Tiernan, Director, will be a speaker as well as parent representatives, students who currently attend Skills and our partners, the […]