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Week of Events
Learner University: Shrinking our Footprints (Grades 5-6)
During this Learner University opportunity, 5th-6th grade learners will work together to explore climate change and how our carbon footprints are contributing to the current climate crisis. Throughout this project, learner will ask questions, collect data, and research ways we can reduce our carbon footprints. Learners will write a letter to you, explaining how you,...
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Spooky Science Celebration (4th-6th Graders)
Spooky Science Celebration (4th-6th Graders)
Learners in grades 4-6 are invited to join this virtual event to share presentations of learning and reflect on our spooky science fun. Register HERE
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Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
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...
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Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
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...
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Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
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...
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Book Club for Grades 3-5: The Birchbark House
Book Club for Grades 3-5: The Birchbark House
Third through fifth grade learner are invited to join this book club event and read The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. Louise Erdich is a member of the Turtle Mountain band of the Chippewa or Ojibwa tribe, and uses her own Ojibwa family history to share the beauty and complexity of her heritage. Learners will...
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TK/K Enrichment: Fall Festival at the Acton Library
TK/K Enrichment: Fall Festival at the Acton Library
Join TK EFs and learners for this fun event! RSVP Link
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Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
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...
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Enrichment, 1-3: Exploring Community Jobs
Enrichment, 1-3: Exploring Community Jobs
Learners in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in this Enrichment event where they will explore the many different parts that make up our community. Learners will have the opportunity to write about a job of their choice and how they can make their community better. RSVP HERE
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Enrichment, 4-5: Career Exploration
Enrichment, 4-5: Career Exploration
Through guided reading and intentional writing, learners will explore different careers from Elephant Caretaker to Urban Farmer during this Enrichment opportunity. Through these activities, learners will be able to research careers they may have never heard of and picture themselves in these unique positions. RSVP HERE
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Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker
Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker
The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...
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College Tour – California Lutheran University
College Tour – California Lutheran University
Join us for an information session and tour of California Lutheran University. This small liberal arts college offers over 40 majors and personal attention from faculty and staff. College tours are a great way to learn about new colleges and get to know other iLEAD high school learners. This tour is open to all high...
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College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: LOANS AND DEBT
College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: LOANS AND DEBT
We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and how to avoid debt can take away some of the fear. In this session we will dive deep into different aspects of borrowing money for...
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Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
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...
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Live Edgar Allen Poe Performance
Live Edgar Allen Poe Performance
The Acton Curriculum Library will be hosting a live Poe Performance by Duffy Hudson on November 3rd at 12:30 pm. During his performance, Duffy presents as Edgar Allan Poe and recites three of Poe’s poems and stories, along with a biographical recounting of his life and mysterious death. Space is limited. If you are unable...
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Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners
Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners
Farnaz Kaufman will address the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and some of the supports and strategies that may be helpful. RSVP HERE