While I rarely feel truly ahead of the game in information technology usage, I recognize its critical importance in preparing students (and our school) for their world, so I do my best to keep up. While blogging once felt "ahead of the curve" (or at least inside the curve!), the advent of Twitter, Facebook, etc. and the school's aggressive forays into these arenas forces a sharpening of what Brick by Brick tries to communicate -- not so much school information, but meaning and voice.
Forgive my lenghty layoff. To catch up:
- The first-ever JPII Summer Advanced Mathematics and Leadership Academy was an unqualified success. Thirty-three incoming 8th and 9th grade students developed their algebraic skills using science technology freed from the time constraints of the typical school calendar. Throw in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens and you've got a program with real value.
- I'm proud and impressed by the summer organizing efforts of JPII students committed to social action and Christian service. Check out three Christian service activities organized by Holy Cross Intern Annie Cervin. The Gospel of Jesus Christ demands living in a new way...these service opportunities provide an opportunity to do just that.
- 60+ campers at Coach Demanch'e Cape Cod Football Camp. Football's coming!
- Friends of JPII Tripping Lily are throwing a CD-release party at the school on August 15. They're a cool group of acoustic musicians and it's going to be a great event. Here's the info.
Its clear the JPII is growing and reaching out, even in the summer months. Now if only my posts could keep up...
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