On Friday, January 17th, students, teachers, and parents gathered for morning and afternoon assemblies. In the morning everyone learned a new song, “I’ll Make a Difference,” and Smith shared how this day of preparing for Martin Luther King Day would focus on change, peace, courage, and love. Classes spent the day exploring age-appropriate topics. The […]
MLK Day at North Branch
It is a tradition at North Branch for students, staff, and visitors to celebrate the words and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., rather than take the day off. Here is a video look at how the different age groups reflect on the meaning behind the words and the work that still needs to […]
GratiTUdESDAY, 1/22/19 – Early Primary’s Love Train
Our students started their MLK Day celebration of the life and works of Dr. King by watching the fabulous “Love Train” video from Turnaround Arts. (See link below.) On this GratiTUdESDAY, we highlight the Early Primary’s project from yesterday. These five- and six-year-olds filled the boxcars of their very own Love Train with love, respect, […]
GratiTUdESDAY, 1/15/19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today is Dr. King’s birthday and the nation will honor his life and works on Monday, January 21, this year. Since the holiday was established, North Branch School has been open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to celebrate the life and works of Dr. King. It is not only a chance to learn from […]
GratiTUdESDAY, 1/16/18
We are thankful on #GratiTUdESDAY, and every day, for the people, past and present, who shed light on the issues of discrimination and injustice. Here are scenes from morning and afternoon assemblies yesterday honoring the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Classes used the day for age-appropriate activities centered on kindness and […]
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