You Can Build The Iron Man Suit

Although specifically geared toward the Engineering students at Georgia Tech, the message delivered in this viral video applies to all students starting school in the next few weeks.  In this epic welcome speech, Nicholas Selby offers ten tips to the incoming Freshman at Georgia Tech..., but he also speaks about much more.  He reminds the students to remember WHY they are there.  To learn.  To grow.  To dream.  If they wish to build the Iron Man Suit, then gain the information necessary to build it!  His message is a strong and important message for students of all ages.  In September, remember why you are in school.  Learn from the harder teacher.  Sit in the front of the class.  Don't procrastinate.

And if you are going to build the Iron Man suit, please do not wear it to school.   Thanks.

Move over Tiger Mom, meet Dolphin Dad: How a lighter, playful parenting approach helps raise smart, happy kids - NY Daily News

Move over Tiger Mom, meet Dolphin Dad: How a lighter, playful parenting approach helps raise smart, happy kids  - NY Daily News:

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WMS Guidance Newsletter - Winter Edition!

The Waldwick Middle School Guidance Department distributes a newsletter in the Fall, Winter, and Spring with a tremendous amount of information.  This edition of the Waldwick Middle School Guidance newsletter includes information about our upcoming 8th grade Naviance Workshop, Parent Academies, Movember Fundraising Event, and a few other items that will surely interest you.  I encourage you to please read by clicking the link below!

WMS Guidance Newsletter - Winter Edition

Waldwick Parent Academy - Twitter Workshop

The Waldwick School District is excited to introduce the first workshop from the Waldwick Parent Academy. This year we will be offering three different workshops on technology. The first workshop will revolve around Twitter, and will be offered twice on Wednesday, January 23rd. The first at 8:30am, and the second offering will be at 6:30pm. Mr. Carroll, Ms. Hummel, and Mr. Sussman will discuss how to create an account on Twitter, how to use this application, and how we are safely and successfully integrating Twitter into our schools. Participants will gain an understanding of how to connect with other users around the globe, as well as building their own Person Learning Network. Hope to see you there.

 Kevin Carroll HS Principal @WHS_Principal
 Ms. Hummel HS/MS Media Specialist @MzHumz
 Mr. Sussman Middle School Guidance Counselor @MrSussman

Google’s Doodle 4 Google Logo Contest: Get Doodling, Kids | TIME.com

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The SportsKids of the Year

I found this "feel good" video on Facebook today. It's a heart-warming story about two brothers, and I recommend sharing it with the family. Often times we find our children looking up to their favorite athletes as role models. As this video shows, true role models can be every day citizens, no matter how young.

This mom gave her son an 18-point contract with his iPhone. Would you be tempted? - The Next Web

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