History comes to life at North Trail Elementary during the annual Wax Museum. Fourth grade students research a historical figure and then bring them back to life at the event.
100 yss kathleen toerpe - from the moon to the stars -track 3Ktoerpe
My presentation at the 100 Year Starship Symposium in Houston, September 2012. To create public support for interstellar travel, I outline a strategy of 1) capitalizing on commemorations of past space exploration - especially the Apollo 11 moon landing; 2) refreshing the genre of science fiction to spark a new generation's interest in space travel; 3)
1000's of socks collected for local families with some even sent to Africa. Farmington Elementary Student Council coordinated the effort with assistance from Jen Venz, school counselor.
KDWB Radio's BIG D VISITS FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Jim Skelly
75 students in Radio and Audio production courses enjoyed a presentation by local radio talent Bid D on Tuesday, November 12 at Farmington High School.
Over 1400 attended Farmington Patriotic Day, a strong showing of support for veterans and active military and their families. The event was held on Thursday, November 7 at Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota.
Wear Pink: Farmington Elementary Breast Cancer Support DayJim Skelly
Students and staff rally in a show of support for those impacted by Breast Cancer by wearing pink to school along with other activities on Wednesday, October 30, 2013.
Students and families bring "fun"draising to a new level with the Tiger Trot at Akin Road Elementary in Farmington. The event was held on Friday, September 27, 2013.
Farmington District 192 First Day of School - 2013 2014Jim Skelly
Students returned for their "first day" of school for the 2013-2014 school year on Tuesday, September 3. Farmington welcomed nearly 7000 students. Early assessments and iPad distributions ensure the day is positive for students.
New employees joined veteran staff in an action packed Welcome event held Monday, August 26 at Farmington High School. Minnesota's Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and national education expert Rueben Puentedura, Ph.D. served as featured speakers.
100 yss kathleen toerpe - from the moon to the stars -track 3Ktoerpe
My presentation at the 100 Year Starship Symposium in Houston, September 2012. To create public support for interstellar travel, I outline a strategy of 1) capitalizing on commemorations of past space exploration - especially the Apollo 11 moon landing; 2) refreshing the genre of science fiction to spark a new generation's interest in space travel; 3)
1000's of socks collected for local families with some even sent to Africa. Farmington Elementary Student Council coordinated the effort with assistance from Jen Venz, school counselor.
KDWB Radio's BIG D VISITS FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Jim Skelly
75 students in Radio and Audio production courses enjoyed a presentation by local radio talent Bid D on Tuesday, November 12 at Farmington High School.
Over 1400 attended Farmington Patriotic Day, a strong showing of support for veterans and active military and their families. The event was held on Thursday, November 7 at Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota.
Wear Pink: Farmington Elementary Breast Cancer Support DayJim Skelly
Students and staff rally in a show of support for those impacted by Breast Cancer by wearing pink to school along with other activities on Wednesday, October 30, 2013.
Students and families bring "fun"draising to a new level with the Tiger Trot at Akin Road Elementary in Farmington. The event was held on Friday, September 27, 2013.
Farmington District 192 First Day of School - 2013 2014Jim Skelly
Students returned for their "first day" of school for the 2013-2014 school year on Tuesday, September 3. Farmington welcomed nearly 7000 students. Early assessments and iPad distributions ensure the day is positive for students.
New employees joined veteran staff in an action packed Welcome event held Monday, August 26 at Farmington High School. Minnesota's Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and national education expert Rueben Puentedura, Ph.D. served as featured speakers.
WWII History Comes to Life for Farmington StudentsJim Skelly
Sixth grade students at Boeckman Middle School in Farmington, Minnesota experienced a "once-in-a-lifetime" school assembly featuring the historic accounts of life in Nazi Germany and occupied Poland during WWII.