Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. It is different because it is the single holiday on the U.S. calendar dedicated to a feeling: gratitude. Most holidays are for famous people, saints, historical events, or religious observances. Not so with Thanksgiving. It stands proudly alone as a day to be simply thankful. ...
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If you're thinking about online school, you're probably wondering how socialization happens for those students. It's true the advantages of learning online give your K-12 student much more convenience with learning by having access to teachers and lessons online. In effect, online school removes the physical need for attending a brick-and-mortar building with pre-set class schedules. ...
These days, there is a week or holiday to celebrate almost anything.
This week (Nov.14-18) actually recognizes something important: International Education Week. While promoting international education and student exchange worldwide, International Education Week also brings to mind the thousands of U.S. students who study abroad. ...
The leaves are falling.
That means it's time for fall art projects! No matter if you're an online student or a teacher with 20 students in your class, arts and crafts is a wonderful way to celebrate individual creativity and the beauty of the seasons. ...
That means it's time for fall art projects! No matter if you're an online student or a teacher with 20 students in your class, arts and crafts is a wonderful way to celebrate individual creativity and the beauty of the seasons. ...
On November 11, the United States honors its military veterans who have served our country with the gift of their lives. Traditionally, Veterans Day is celebrated on this day as a remembrance of Armistice Day, the anniversary of the end of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed the holiday in 1919 to honor WWI veterans, but since then has expanded to recognize all U.S. veterans. ...
As a child, I found it easy to be thankful for many things: my dog, my clothes, my favorite food, my mom, my house, and even my siblings. There were some things, though, that I did not understand how anyone could possibly be thankful for, yet the adults were not only thankful for them but also prayed for these tragic events to happen. ...
Just imagine a whole day of thanks and praise being offered to God by our school community!
We have a plan to make this a reality. Alpha Omega Academy will host a day-long online prayer session. This will be done utilizing WebEx which students have become familiar with as they have participated in the online classes that AOA has offered them....
We have a plan to make this a reality. Alpha Omega Academy will host a day-long online prayer session. This will be done utilizing WebEx which students have become familiar with as they have participated in the online classes that AOA has offered them....
Imagine this scene: you have a project due in your English course, but it's not an essay! Instead, you grab some markers and a piece of posterboard and get to work, or you grab your video camera and recruit some friends to perform your own interpretation of Hamlet. You are excited to work on a fun, original, creative project....
You've just finished your writing assignment. You're feeling great. It's done! It's perfect, and you wouldn't change a thing, right? It's time to celebrate your A+ paper—or is it? How often have you turned in an assignment, only to have it come back with red marks all over it due to spelling, sentence structure, or paragraph organization errors? ...
The crisp midwestern autumn air isn't the only thing putting a bounce in the steps of teachers at Alpha Omega Academy; the annual Heartland Christian Educators' Convention ushered in extra feelings of excitement and renewed vigor. From praise and worship with other local Christian educators to breakout sessions on a variety of topics, the convention offers much more than just two days away from the office. ...
