Monthly Archives: December 2013

The Dye Parent Instrument “Petting Zoo”.

Reading of “Lear Reassembled” from University of Michigan-Flint English majors

shutterstock_164172797What do Shakespeare and Flint have in common?
Come hear the reading of “Lear Reassembled” and find out!

A class of University of Michigan-Flint English majors has adapted Shakespeare’sKing Lear to a contemporary Flint context. The students will be performing two free, public readings of their play. Come out to hear their completed adaptation, and afterwards to engage in a conversation about Flint, English and Literature, tragedies, and hope.

Tuesday December 10th at 10 am in the University of Michigan-Flint Theater

Thursday, December 12th at 4 pm at the Flint Youth Theater

For Mar on the Road

Our interactive programs are modeled around the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs), making For-Mar programs great reinforcement tools for enhancing science concepts already taught in your classroom. We use a variety of interpretive techniques to keep students engaged and excited about learning. These techniques include activities, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations.

We have three different presentations this presentation was on the Water Cycle.

ACT Success Workshop

shutterstock_164589020Are you preparing for the ACT? Register for the ACT Success workshop today.

•       After School ACT Class for Juniors

•       Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30

•       Registration ends Friday, December 13

•       Cost is $75

•       Register in the Main Office or Guidance Office

The NED show at Dillon

This school-wide performance tells the story of NED, a lovable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. It’s a simple, memorable message designed to teach valuable lessons that help kids become champions at school and in life.

Building off the excitement surrounding NED, the schools we visit are able to improve student behavior, strengthen test scores and create a school culture where every child believes that they are a champion.

No Tardies Celebrated at CAMS

On December 3rd CAMS students with no tardies were treated to some snacks and a short break from class in recognition of this significant achievement.  The celebration is one of many CAMS positive behavior support traditions.

College Application Week

College App WeekThe week of November 5th was College Application Week at the High School. Guidance counselors and college representatives were available to help students apply to the college of their choice.  We are committed to making sure every student has the opportunity and resources to pursue education after high school, especially during the College Application process.

We had contact with 102 high school seniors during College Application week and we have prepared approximately 200 collage applications due to this process. We contacted students that had not applied to college yet and encouraged them to do so.

Carman Ainsworth Alumni Clinton Scruggs and Brandon Townsend stopped into help the seniors. It was a terrific experience for all involved.  This helps lift the pressure for students and parents of the application process. Many Michigan Colleges waived their application fee during this week.

Dillon Students get the chance to read to special friends in our library!

Meet our new Reading Friends in the Media Center!   Bella and DD on some of the days Mrs. Hanson is here!  Your child may have the chance to sit down and read with them!

Shy kids who are reluctant readers frequently benefit from working with a specialized tutor. Surprisingly, the best tutor for a shy child often has four legs.  Children reading with these trained dogs tend to improve their reading scores by 12 and 30 percent!  Children who are participating in these programs also tend to want to read more and become more comfortable with their reading skills.

Limo and Lunch at Dillon!

The students who raised $75 or more got to ride in a limo to McDonalds to eat lunch one day!  Congrats to those students!

WinterFest celebration

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The  6th Annual WinterFest celebration will be held at the Carman-Ainsworth Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, December 7th 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00PM. Fun, snacks, music, children’s activities, and a toy for every child with a visit from Santa. Admission is free but you may donate one of the following: a non-perishable food item, gently used coat, unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation. Donations support the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Salvation Army, U.S. Marines “Toys for Tots”, and the Old Newsboys.

Click here to download the event flyer.