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What's a Wordle? Grade 5 provides a graphic definition, conveying seasonal sentiments. And: The latest on the city's H1N1 vaccination program, a call for scientists, and an invitation to Saturday's Family Service Day.

Annette Raphel writes about the challenges of staying up to speed with students' use of the Internet. Also: The School's cross country runners score at the city championships, the chair of Columbia's computer science department offers a camera course for our kids, and The School's faculty speaks on effective math instruction.

The head of school embraces a sports metaphor as a way to convey the importance of contextual, concept-based learning. And: the 2009-2010 student government gets underway; participants are sought for Family Service Day, the Annual Holiday Fair, and The Animate Your World Story Contest; and The School's Penny Harvest is rated "Excellent."

This week, Annette Raphel expresses her gratitude for Middle Division principal Bob Feinstein, who announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the school year. Also: The H1N1 vaccine is coming to The School - and permission slips are coming home today.

The School's Library, home of our annual Poetry Month celebration, features some of K-8 education's top data and research resources. Click above to try them out.

During Integrated Projects Week, students and teachers spend five days in small groups focusing on a single multifaceted subject. Click above to see descriptions of all 36 projects.