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BULLDOG BRILLIANCE Students Learn How to Build Robots in New Flexible Learning Space  Irvington Middle School students are working together to build robots by using a variety of tools and computer hardware thanks to a new technology lab configuration at their school. Eighth-grade students in Marcus Oates’ technology class have been engaged in project-based learning experiences since the beginning of the school year. They’re gaining knowledge through sustained inquiry and authentic learning in an environment that’s conducive to group discussions, research and hands-on activities. The flexible learning space has enhanced both the digital and physical educational experiences for students. "Having a flexible learning space has been essential to the success of the eighth-grade technology course and helps reinforce the concept that the learning process is different for all students,” Oates said. “Having the flexible lab is a wonderful tool in helping all students feel successful.” The students have been learning about 11 different mechanisms that are found throughout the world and used in almost every object that has moving parts. They are researching why they are being used and investigating their different applications. “This is our second unit of the year, and each group is currently building a few of the mechanisms before teaching the other groups in the class about the purpose and application of them,” Oates said. “Students are learning how robots function so that they can delve into using robotics to solve a problem.” As students gain more knowledge about how robots are constructed and how different mechanisms are used, they will solve a design challenge – centered around the topic of transportation, obtaining and processing resources, and communication – by building robotic systems like self-driving vehicles. GIFTS & GOODIES FUNDRAISER Order Deadline Extended to October 23rd!  Get a head start on holiday shopping by supporting our annual Gifts and Goodies Fundraiser! There are 100s of high-quality items ranging from holiday and everyday gift wrap, to jewelry, housewares, kitchen goods, gourmet foods and chocolates, and subscriptions to best-selling magazines! Spend $60 to qualify for free shipping. Order and pay online, and get your order shipped to your home! *** Click here: PTSA Gifts and Goodies *** or copy http://www.gaschoolstore.com/Login and enter ID: 4201513 for Irvington PTSA. Sale extended through October 23rd! Questions? Email IrvPtsaGiftsandGoodies@gmail.com WINTER COAT DRIVE Collection Extended to Friday, October 28th!  Please donate clean, gently used or new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages. Collection boxes will be in Dows Lane and Main Street School lobbies. Thank you for helping those in need! RIVERTOWN PARENTS PRESENTATION November 2: Managing Anxiety  Managing Anxiety 7 Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle Lynn Lyons, LICSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Social Worker, Author Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00 p.m. Irvington HS/MS Campus Community Presentation Room (CPR) in the Campus Library FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING Open to all parents and to students 12 years and older. Registration requested by Wednesday, 10/26 due to limited space: www.rivertownparents.com SAVE THE DATE The Harlem Wizards are Coming to Town!  Join us for the biggest PTSA fundraiser of the year! Come see them Friday, November 18, 2016 at the HS Campus Gym @ 7pm. Buy your tickets today before they sell out: www.harlemwizards.com! Ticket Options: Meet & Greet $30: An excellent opportunity to meet and greet the players prior to the game. Avoid the after-game rush & hang out with the Wizards before anyone else…a Win Win! General Admission: Advance $16, Door $20 Doors open at 6:15pm LINK YOUR DECICCO'S CARD TO THE PTSA!  The DeCicco’s PTA Rebate Program is going digital!
If you have a DeCicco’s card, please link your card to Irvington PTSA here: http://www.deciccoandsons.com/ardsley-pta-program/ or in-store at a register or the customer service desk. If you don’t have a DeCicco’s card, please register for one in-store & link it to Irvington PTSA. DeCicco’s generously donates 1% of your purchases to the Irvington PTSA. Comments are closed.
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