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For the third year, Bristow was honored to host Kevin Johnson of the Connecticut State Library in his portrayal of Private William Riley Salisbury Webb, an African-American Civil War soldier in the 29th Connecticut Volunteers, Colored Regiment. Mr. Johnson began his portrayals in 1998 after painstakingly researching primary source documents at the CT State Library and creating a timeline of Pvt. Webb’s life. In addition to these events in Pvt. Webb’s life, Mr. Johnson provides an historical context by weaving in facts about the Civil War era in CT. Bristow 8th-grade American Studies students and their teachers were thoroughly engaged with the portrayal, participating enthusiastically and asking thoughtful questions that led to a deeper understanding of not only Pvt. Webb’s role as an African-American solider but also of Connecticut’s role in our nation’s most traumatizing loss of American life. For a snapshot of life as a Civil War solider, click here and watch the video.
Thank you Mr. Johnson!
We are only six years old, but Bristow was honored to receive its fourth Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge Award at the CT State Library today! Bristow students read a whopping 325, 890 pages last summer! Way to go Bristow!
Front: Sam M., Leah G., Maggie K., and CSDE Bureau Chief Harriet Feldlaufer
Back: Library Media Specialist Sandi Harss and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy
Acting Commissioner of Education George A. Coleman has informed us that we are among the top-performing schools in the Governor’s 2010 Summer Reading Challenge! The awards ceremony will take place at the CT State Library in Hartford on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 9:30. This is the fourth time in our six-year history that we have won this award! Way to go Bristow!!!
In honor of the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel – better known as Dr. Seuss- President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation that Wednesday, March 2, 2011 is Read Across America Day.
Hidden in the pages of books are extraordinary worlds and characters that can spark creativity and imagination, and unlock the potential that lies within each of our children. Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning is built, and on Read Across America Day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting America’s next generation of great readers.
To read President Obama’s proclamation in its entirety, click here.
On the evening of January 31st, approximately 150 middle school parents participated in a forum at Bristow Middle School focusing on how teens can stay safe while online. The forum was organized by CyberCompass and led by students from the CREC Public Safety Academy in Enfield.
