Archive for April, 2011

A first grade student votes for his favorite Red Clover book.

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The UMS students loved this years Red Clover books. They voted last week. This first grade boy is thinking about his choice. The Red Clover program is statewide and it’s a Kids Choice Award!

RED CLOVER VOTING 2011

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Last week the first and second grade students voted for their favorite Red Clover book. It was exciting and the students really took their time to think about why they chose the book they did. Union Memorial’s favorite was Let’s Do Nothing by Tony Fucile. It’s a very funny book.  We’ll find out in a [...]

Standards for the 21st Century Learner

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

“Reading is a window to the world. Reading is a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The degree to which students can read and understand text in all formats (e.g. picture, video, print) and all contexts is a key indicator of success in school and in life. As a lifelong learning skill, reading [...]

Mom and Olivia reading together… what could be better?

Friday, April 1st, 2011

We have such wonderful volunteers at UMS. Many parents come in and read with the students. Ms. Dwyer is a terrific help and an active PTO member.