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At Brookside, spending time under the stars it also ignited a passion in some of them for science. “It made me want to learn When it comes to giving more about (what) we did in their students a hands-on there, because it’s really interlearning experience, Baldwin esting and fun,” fourth-grader knows how to make it happen. Alana Mendoza said. “It might The district partnered with the be a fun thing to do when I Cradle of Aviation Museum to grow up.” For the museum, the goal of bring the solar system to its fourth-grade students on Nov. bringing the portable planetari20. um into schools is T he museum’s to keep the stories portable planetariwritten in the stars um came to Brookalive. “Our educaside Elementary tors share constelSchool as a fun, lation stories and eng a ging way to teach (students) the wrap up their curskills to find conrent science unit of stellations and study. From light planets in their pollution to the own backyard,” mythological sto- JEANETTE Kerri Kilker, the ries of the constelmuseum’s planetarRoTTkAMp lations, students ium manager, said. had an opportunity Principal, Brookside “We hope they take to lear n about all Elementary School those lessons home things space, stars a n d s h a re t h e m and sky. The interactive experi- with their friends and families, ence had them in awe, and just like people have done for audible “wows” could be heard thousands of years.” from outside the dome throughBaldwin district officials out the 45-minute presentation, a g reed that they want to with hands constantly shooting immerse their students in up to ask questions. learning experiences outside Not only did the planetari- the traditional classroom setum give the students a deeper ting, which is what led them to understanding of what they bring in the Cradle of Aviation. have been learning in class, but
By AllYSoN FERRARI
aferrari@liherald.com
Photos Courtesy Baldwin School District
A day of kindness and inclusion The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day initiative is intended to encourage students to walk to school to honor the bravery of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. It is recognized as an annual event, held on Nov. 14. Meadow Elementary School participated in commemorating this historic milestone. It was a powerful celebration of unity, courage, and diversity. Above, attendees display Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day banner. Right, students and their families wore purple in support of the occasion. Story, more photos Page 2.
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