Happy Birthday, Horace Mann...and Other Celebrations

Our schools' namesake, Horace Mann (known as the father of public education in the United States), had his 222nd birthday on Friday, May 4th.  He was honored with a blurb on the Morning News and by dressing up his likeness in our lobby.  We are very grateful that he advocated for the education of ALL children, as well as for high quality teacher training programs.

There are plenty of other celebrations happening here at The Mann, as well.  Our 4th graders celebrated their math skills by having a "scratch paper" contest.  Kids were challenged to make the most of their scratch paper as they worked out answers for the statewide AIR math test.  We can't show examples due to test security, but I can tell you these kids know how to show their work.  Great job encouraging them, Mrs. Kehn & Mrs. Rolfe!




The party continued in 3rd grade, where students celebrated the end of a Reading Workshop unit.  In Mrs. Cali's class, kids performed Reader's Theater-style, acting out their recent class read aloud, Because of Winn Dixie.  Mrs. Lynch's class is in on the fun, too, as they work with their book clubs to compare texts in preparation for a gallery walk to check out everyone's good work.


We 💗 these combined learning and fun activities!