At the Aborn elementary school we never forget the above fact. It is our job and our mission, to work closely with parents and other members of the community to create students who enjoy the process of learning, attain the 21st century skills they need to lead successful lives, and in that process, discover their talents and ultimately themselves.  

We do this within the context of standards-based instruction and assessment, as well as a mindful focus on developing a character that includes responsibility, good decision-making, and empathy for others. These are things that students will carry with them throughout their lives.

Our staff members value the following responsive approaches to teaching:

• Find ways to get to know students
• Incorporate opportunities for small group teaching and activities into weekly routines
• Teach to the high end and state expectations clearly
• Offer multiple ways to explore learning
• Teach with different learning styles in mind
• Frequently monitor student understanding.

We welcome you to join us in our efforts to guide the journey of our next generation.
Feel free to peruse the pages of our website, which we will be updating throughout the year.

If you have any questions or contributions, feel free to contact us!

Sincerely, Ms Muxie

January 7, 2015

Dear Aborn Parents/Guardians,  
I hope you had a wonderful holiday break!         
                      
Listed below are some important dates to note for the month of January. Please hang this list in a place for easy reference. For your added convenience, and so that you can access them with your internet capable devices, I will add these events to the Aborn School website calendar.

On Monday, you may go to: www.lynnschools.org/aborn. The calendar link is on the bottom left-hand side of the page. On the reverse side of this notice is additional important school information for you.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year!    
Ms. Muxie

	Academics	Janaury 8th | Thursday - Student Council meets with Ms. Amico after school. - ACCESS Test begins for our English Language Learners. Testing continues through January 27th.
	Activities | Clubs	January 7th | Wednesday Rotary Club distributes dictionaries to Grade 3 students. January 16 | Friday K-2 North Shore Music Theatre Fieldtrip Money Due: $13.
	Arts | Music	January 18 Sunday | Tentative Grades 3-5 Art Activity at the Stonewood Tavern More details to come soon.
	Fundraising	January 28 | Wednesday SCHOOL STORE
	News | Events	January 15 | Thursday Jacqlyn Culwell, Author, visits Grade 5 classes to discuss and practice the creative writing process.
	Important Dates	January 12 | Monday School Council Meets 3 to 4 PM January 22 | Thursday School Improvement Team Meets 2:30-3:45 January 27 | Tuesday ACCESS testing ends. Study Team meets at 2:30.
	Our Newsletter	Our Newsletters amd Memos Are Here!
	Performances
	Reminders	January 19 | Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL January 29 | Thursday Parent Conferences 2:30-4:30 PM January 30 | Friday 2nd Trimester Progress Reports go out today!
Additional Information • Next Wednesday, we’ll be sending home a form for anyone whose emergency or home contact information has changed. It’s important that those changes are reflected on your emergency form at school. Please return the form as soon as possible to your child’s classroom teacher so that we can update your contact information. The form does NOT have to be returned if there aren’t any changes. • Research shows that children who regularly eat meals with their family tend to do better in school and avoid risky behaviors as they age. If you work in the evenings, try making time for a family breakfast on a certain day during the week or begin a larger family meal tradition on one of the weekend days. You’d be surprised how much your child will look forward to it! • Does your child love Science? Have him/her check out some videos of kids doing science projects and fun experiments and then find experiments to do themselves at: www.pbskids.org/dragonflytv *The above 2 suggestions come from The Home School Connection Magazine • Getting your child involved in a sport or physical after school activity is not only beneficial health-wise but also gives him/her a sense of confidence and belonging. "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer someone else up!" Mark Twain
	Sports