Category Archives: ASK Programs

Connect with your local veterans

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janine Lim

Today we had another full day of Lest We Forget Vietnam sessions. Students from Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey,  and Texas interviewed our panel. Major Gary Lulenksi, MD; L/CPL Denny Kime; and Major Jim Taylor I have shared lists of questions … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget: Korean War

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Janine Lim

Today we had a great group of Korean War veterans to talk to our students locally and around the country. This is part of our Lest We Forget series that occurs in collaboration with our local Lest We Forget veterans … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget: World War II

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Janine Lim

Today we had several schools from MI, NJ, and TX interview our World War II veterans for our Lest We Forget program. Today’s panel included Captain Jimmy Butt, Sgt Arden Pridgeon, Sgt Val Ripsco. In the first session we also … Continue reading →

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21st Century Communication with TWICE

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Janine Lim

Cross-posted with the MACUL conference blog. Here are the resources and links featured in my session at MACUL, 21st Century Communication with TWICE. We connected to Eagle Lake Elementary in Edwardsburg, for a feature of Where in Michigan; the ASK … Continue reading →

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TWICE ASK Programs @ MACUL

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Janine Lim

Arnie Comer, TWICE ASK Coordinator, is kicking off the first session in the TWICE room (W2-66) at MACUL 2011: TWICE ASK Programs. What is an ASK program? Watch the video here. The basic steps to an ASK program are: Read … Continue reading →

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ASK Author with Eric Walters

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Janine Lim

The last three days we’ve been working with York Region District School Board in Ontario to share author Eric Walters between our schools. We’ve also shared it across Canada with other classes in Ontario and British Columbia as well. We … Continue reading →

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TWICE ASK Author: Nothing But Trouble

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Janine Lim

Today TWICE is hosting a day of sessions with author Sue Stauffacher on her book Nothing But Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson. Althea Gibson was “the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour and … Continue reading →

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TWICE ASK Author: Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Janine Lim

Today TWICE is hosting an awesome ASK program with Sue Stauffacher on her new book, Bessie Smith and the Night Riders. Sue is a wonderfully funny author and students really enjoy her books. Bessie Smith was the “Empress of Blues” … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Janine Lim

Today we had a several classes interview a panel of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans. Students had prepared questions and expressions of gratitude for our veterans. One highlight from today was World War II veteran Arden Pridgeon sharing … Continue reading →

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Monster Mayhem, Tornado Warnings, and More

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Janine Lim

Today was our first day of this year’s Monster Mayhem with Whirlidurb and Dallas. We had a busy, but learning-filled day! In addition to our monsters, we also had classes participating in the TWICE ASK programs on bullying with author … Continue reading →

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