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Dear Students and Staff, Parents and Friends of Auburn Schools, Thinking back to your school days, what comes to mind? Many of my memories flash back to hands-on learning activities I participated in, such as making salt and flour maps, counting rings on a tree round and role-playing Caesar’s Commentaries of the wars in Latin class. I also fondly remember pursuing extracurricular activities like softball, volleyball and drama, which reinforced my classroom-based instruction. Extracurricular programs—whether sports, music, speech, drama, debate or another hands-on activity—are where many young people learn lifelong lessons just as important as those taught in the classroom. Activities are not mere fillers of one’s time; they enrich a student’s school experience, promoting citizenship and sportsmanship, instilling pride and community, and also teaching lifelong lessons centering on teamwork and self-discipline. In addition, students today need outlets that facilitate physical, emotional and relational development. The National Federation of |
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State High School Associations (NFHS) reports the importance and validity of interscholastic sports and fine arts through case studies that prove when students are involved in extracurricular pursuits they make higher grades and have better attendance (www.nfhs.org). Auburn schools ensure all students receive these hands-on learning and extracurricular opportunities necessary to succeed in the classroom and in their futures beyond the classroom. Auburn School District also continues to make strides in the classroom. Auburn schools recently adopted a new core-reading program for K-6, selected as the best program by the state of Washington for aligning its material with the essential learning requirements students must meet in order to graduate. The reading series contains books for all learners (below level, on level, advanced and ELL). Resources are available for students and parents to access at home by visiting the publisher’s website, www.harcourtschool.com. It is also the prerogative of the district to achieve gains in the area of mathematics, as well as advancements in the arts and career and technical education. Without further ado, I would like to officially welcome you to the 2006-07 academic year. A special welcome goes out to the newest addition to Auburn School District—Lakeland Hills Elementary School. As always, I look forward to recognizing student and staff achievements and working alongside volunteers, parents and families. May we all take to heart the positive effects of hands-on learning and "learn by doing" this academic year. Sincerely, |
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