Tag Archives: Communication Arts
Conway Elementary School Students Have Family Stories Published
Tripp Gatch, Rebecca Tan and Daniel Volobuev pictured above. Not pictured: Miles Bassett
The following news release was provided by The Grannie Annie organization on April 3, 2013:
Four fifth-graders at Conway Elementary School will be honored by The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration with publication of their historical family stories. Authors from Conway Elementary School who will have their stories published in Grannie Annie, Vol. 8, to be released in May, are:
LHWHS Freshmen Win Missouri Poetry Contest
Sarah Jacob and Katharine Ross, both freshmen at Ladue Horton Watkins High School were two of ten students in Missouri to win recognition in the 2012 Missouri State Poetry Society’s Winter Contest 2012 Youth Division. Jacob’s poem is entitled A Beaty that Remains and Ross’ poem is entitled Earth. These students received cash prizes, as well as certificates.
Spoede Elementary Students Excel in Missouri Bar Essay Contest
The Missouri NEA Public Relations Committee and the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section co-sponsored the annual Law Day Essay Contest. Students were asked to respond to the following essay prompt:
“No courts. No justice. No freedom. This year’s Law Day Essay Contest theme highlights the role of the nation’s courts in our constitutional democracy and fosters public understanding about the judiciary. Consider what courts are and what the principles of justice and freedom represent. Without our courts, we would have neither justice nor freedom.”
LHWHS English Department Hosts Richard Newman
On April 12, 2012, The Ladue Horton Watkins High School English department brought in Richard Newman, local poet and editor of the St. Louis literary magazine, River Styx. Students had the opportunity to talk with Newman about the process of writing and reading poetry.
Beracha Brings E-Reader Program to LMS
In a story recently published by the St. Louis Beacon, “E-readers go to School,” Ladue Middle School teacher Brian Beracha was interviewed regarding his use of e-readers in his Communication Arts courses. Following is an excerpt and a link to the full article.
