The Cambridge University American Stage Tour (CAST) swept once more into the hearts of the Harrisburg Academy community when they arrived on Sept. 10. Greeted by our ever-appreciated host families, they rested that evening to prepare for a…
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In my family, summertime was always meant for working. Whether we were serving up food for hungry customers or waking up early for SPRA Swim Team practice, there was always something to do. Summers were always fun but…
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Happy New [School] Year & Welcome (Back)! To say that the beginning of a new academic year is my favorite time of year is an understatement! For me, there is very little that compares to the feeling of…
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Over the years, I have heard lots of questions from students about learning a language, including: How many words do you know in Spanish? Where did you learn to speak Spanish? When did you learn to speak Spanish?…
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Everyone has his or her own brand of genius, and often the areas at which we excel are the areas that we are passionate about exploring. When we love what we’re learning, learning is fun! That’s why we...
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I believe in the power of art to create a better future for us as individuals and as a community. This is why I chose to be an arts educator — I want others to understand the power...
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One does not often think about music and computers getting along. Music is all about warmth, creating pleasing sound, and expressing emotion. Computers are usually thought of as cold and calculating, embodied by logic and a need to…
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School is over for the year, and that means summer reading! One of my favorite parts of the end of the school year is the day I get to present the summer reading books to all of my…
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It is widely known that reading has tremendous benefits. It can enhance language development, it allows us to travel vicariously to an unknown world to learn and about different cultures, and it can improve our memory and attention…
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I’ve written before about my affinity for customs and traditions and their importance. They are an integral part of who we are and where we’ve come from, helping us pass on to next generations our values and beliefs….
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