Abi Marks

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Nurturing relationships create support systems for meaningful learning. #newtownvoiceandchoice

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

So excited for NHS student who was named National Student Poet today! http://t.co/H44uEJMAof

[Newtown HS Blog @NewtownHSBlog]

New post: The Collective Human Experience http://t.co/QY9FjTkDwu #newtownhs

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Congrats to the cast & crew of Noises Off on a great opening night! Loved every minute of the "doors and sardines!" #newtownhs

[Paul Thomas @plthomasEdD]

"Fahrenheit 451" 60 Years Later: "Why do we need the things in books?" with @MargaretAtwood and @neilhimself - http://t.co/LLZx5DvTT9

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Reading literature is good for you: scientific proof! For Better Social Skills, Scientists Recommend a Little Chekhov http://t.co/7EGSebDopm

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

A case for immersing oneself in mathematical ideas, the way we do in literary ones: How to Fall in Love With Math http://t.co/c2h6dgKNiP

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

The word “sweet” appears 840 in the complete works of Shakespeare. Brad Leithauser on writers’ pet words: http://t.co/FxitqQwTpW

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Backblogged: Our Five Favorite Sentences of the Week http://t.co/GPCaftkUPb

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Although focused on college humanities, this speaks to why I teach English at NHS Why Teach English? http://t.co/4TfkelZlph via @NewYorker

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Interesting discussion of the power of language - and translation: If Holden Caulfield Spoke Russian http://t.co/nBBcWheXbm via @NewYorker

[Susan McConnell @MrsMcConn]

Remembering my Norman D. on his birthday. A true blessing. Great memories of all the acts of kindness, love, and laughter he shared with us.

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Recognizing the value of struggle
Via @nprnews: Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackle Learning http://t.co/593UtiJy7r

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

"Involve ideas discussion options" - From class 3's ideal English class culled poem. Great first day! #newtownhs

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

"Deciphering hidden pen love" - excerpt from class 7's first day poem! # newtownhs

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Poem that represents an ideal English class by "Good Time Class 8!" Excited for a great year! # newtownhs

[Brian Tenney @NHSTenney]

We should begin all school functions with the band playing Dropkick Murphy songs. That was neat. #backtoschool

[Abi Marks @abigail_marks]

Thankful for our quirky, caring freshman homeroom this year. #newtownhs #ThankYouThursday @nhstenney

[Susan McConnell @MrsMcConn]

9/1- Norman D. McConnell's B-day. Take a moment to remember him, pick something good he did, and try to emulate it. Improve life for others.