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	<description>Hancock School in Hancock, MA</description>
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		<title>Kindergarten Curriculum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Curriculum Social Studies: We begin the year by working on building community and character. Students learn and practice honesty, courage, responsibility, friendship, and respect. We will also be learning about location (home, classroom, school, state). Careers are explored and their impact discussed, as well as discussing the reasons people work. Science: This year in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2010/08/kindergarten-curriculum/</link>
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		<title>Ms. Brigette Comeau</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is my belief that the role of a teacher is to educate all children with commitment and respect by valuing the individuality of students while still building a community of responsible learners who have faith in their own abilities. I believe in equitable learning opportunities where every student receives specific accommodations. In kindergarten, students [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2010/08/ms-brigette-comeau-2/</link>
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		<title>Ruby Room Curriculum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First and Second Grade Curriculum in the Ruby Room: This is a brief outline of the year’s curriculum. It covers the main topics of study and some of the skills which I will be addressing. Reading–Phonetic skills will be taught using a program called “Project Read”. The class will also be reading a great variety [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2010/08/ruby-room-curriculum/</link>
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		<title>Jeanne Filiault</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jeanne Filiault, our new principal is now our Kindergarten teacher!!  YEAH!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2010/08/new-teacher/</link>
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		<title>Kindergarten Links</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few links to websites appropriate for kindergartners. Click on the picture and/or the name of the site to be directed. Phonics Games Comic Strip Between the Lions National Geographic Kids Crank it Up Star Fall Raz-Kids Math Activities Animal Design]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2010/08/ms-brigette-comeau/</link>
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		<title>Joan Blair &#8211; Librarian</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our library is managed by volunteer Joan Blair who comes to the school on Mondays.  Last year she organized our book collection into traditional Dewey Decimal System order and began a review and update of the card catalog.  In addition to her work in our library, Joan reads aloud in the classrooms, giving the students [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2009/08/library/</link>
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		<title>3-4 Curriculum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diamond Room Curriculum Reading: Students will be exposed to great literature this year! Both fiction and non- fiction with be studied. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in read aloud and well as guided reading groups. Students will also be reading independently each night and will be asked to complete several “book projects” [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2008/08/ms-cathy-garcia/</link>
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		<title>Michelle Walden</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way.” As the special education teacher at the Hancock School, my goal is to provide each and every student with the opportunity to succeed. Both individual and small group instruction is utilized to ensure that every child meet his or her potential.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2008/08/maggie-welch-special-education-teacher/</link>
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		<title>Roberta Corey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The objective of the Physical Education program at Hancock School is to have fun while improving and learning new skills. We strive to develop an appreciation for an active lifestyle by participating in a wide variety of activities. In the primary grades, we focus on large muscle development by using locomotor movement (walking, running, galloping, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2008/04/physical-education/</link>
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		<title>Mrs. Carolyn Markowski</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I believe that my major goal as Music Teacher is to foster a love of and appreciation for Music. I attempt to do this by offering a varied curriculum which includes much singing and the proper use of the instrument we all possess, music theory, which includes knowledge of the notes and rests, letters, etc., [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hancockschool.org/2008/02/mrs-carolyn-markowski/</link>
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