In preparation for this day, students will be given "blue" books in LA classes on Monday, December 17.  Students are expected to do the following BEFORE Friday, December 21:  

click here to reach the website of resources.  

Scroll down to "Children's Stories."  

Assignment:  Watch at least 4 videos from children in grades 3-6 and/or 7-12.

In your blue book, under a heading with the name of the child, write 2-3 sentences answering these questions for EACH video:  

•  How do you connect with the child’s message?
• How might you reach out to a person with similar struggles?

 Then, select one of the links below to learn about people who have other types of challenges.  In your blue book under a title indicating which link you opened, write about the achievements this person has made and the challenges s/he faced. 

• Trailer for the Rio Paraolympics 2016 "Yes I Can"  click here
• Video of  artist, Steve Wiltshire who also has Autism  click here
• Podcast featuring a swim coach who is blind click to listen
• Brothers who strive for an inclusive Iron Man race click to watch

  Find list of recommended supplies in this document as well as information about the summer reading book. 

See the FMS office for a copy of this document in booklet form. 

This presentation was given on June 7, 2018

This document gives an overview of information presented in class by the team during the first week of school.