Come to the Acton Library and hear the story of Alice Guy-Blaché who started her own film company and changed the way we hear, see and think about movies forever. Together learners will create a filmstrip of 3 frames of someone closing their eye. We’ll learn sketching and watercolor technique in this fabulous activity.
Front Desk, written by Kelly Yang, is a novel about a ten-year old girl named Mia and her determination to help her family in the 1990s in Anaheim, California. Coming from China, in pursuit of the American dream, her family deals with many challenges, but finds friends and a new community along the way. Learners...
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Learners who join this book club will head down the rabbit hole with Alice and explore the world of nonsense. Only the most absurd of Carroll's poetry will be explored as we flex our writing skills to the farthest reaches of silliness. We'll cover satire, symbolism, and the historical happenings of Victorian England. REGISTER HERE...
Date: March 22, 2024 Time: 10:00 - 1:00 Join us at the NHRA Youth & Education Services Program (YES) for a High School Hangout! This is a FREE event that focuses on the importance of goals and continued education; additionally, it allows students to learn about and explore various career opportunities in the S.T.E.M field....
Learners in 4th-7th grades are invited to a poetry writing workshop at the OC Learning Studio on March 22 at 11 am! Come celebrate Poetry Month and learn some creative ways to express yourself. Space is limited. RSVP below.
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Learners visiting the Acton library will learn about Williamina Fleming, an astronomer who is credited for discovering the Horsehead Nebula. Much of her other work was capturing the light of a star through a prism, creating a rainbow spectrum. In this project, learners will create the ROYGBIV rainbow, then cut out thin strips. Next students...
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Learners visiting the Acton library will learn about Williamina Fleming, an astronomer who is credited for discovering the Horsehead Nebula. Much of her other work was capturing the light of a star through a prism, creating a rainbow spectrum. In this project, learners will create the ROYGBIV rainbow, then cut out thin strips. Next students...
Parents/Guardians are invited to learn about upcoming school offerings. Town Hall meetings offer a space for families and school staff to connect. Register HERE.
Middle and High School Learners are invited to the Acton Curriculum Library on March 28th from 10 am - 12 pm to learn writing skills in a small group setting. Please register as spots are limited. Registration Link.
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Learners who join this book club will head down the rabbit hole with Alice and explore the world of nonsense. Only the most absurd of Carroll's poetry will be explored as we flex our writing skills to the farthest reaches of silliness. We'll cover satire, symbolism, and the historical happenings of Victorian England. REGISTER HERE...
Join us for the first ever in-person Fashion Club event, open to all iLEAD Exploration high school learners. We will be attending the ASU-FIDM Museum's "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design in Film" exhibit, which includes costumes from Oscar winning films, like "Poor Things", "Barbie", "Oppenheimer", and many more! On Friday, March 29th, we will...
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...