Comments for Superintendent's Blog http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us Just another Wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us Blogs weblog Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:49:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Davis School Garden Celebrated by Vera Carroll http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/11/24/davis-school-garden-celebrated/comment-page-1/#comment-8422 Vera Carroll Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:49:13 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2234#comment-8422 This is so awesome and I am proud of everyone that is involved. Keep up the good gardening! This is so awesome and I am proud of everyone that is involved. Keep up the good gardening!

]]> Comment on Thank You to a Special Community by Irene http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/09/01/thank-you-to-a-special-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5991 Irene Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:58:04 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2153#comment-5991 I too am selfishly sorry to learn of your retirement. You have added so much to education in Bedford. You are collaborative, thoughtful and always putting the children first. Our community has risen to your intelligent leadership. Thank you so much for your dedication. You will be a hard act to follow! I too am selfishly sorry to learn of your retirement. You have added so much to education in Bedford. You are collaborative, thoughtful and always putting the children first. Our community has risen to your intelligent leadership. Thank you so much for your dedication. You will be a hard act to follow!

]]> Comment on Supporting and Celebrating Students Beyond the Age of 21 by Hillary http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/09/19/supporting-and-celebrating-students-beyond-the-age-of-21/comment-page-1/#comment-5473 Hillary Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:20:30 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2175#comment-5473 Thank you for sharing the story. I have a son with severe autism so I often think about what his life will be like as an adult and what kind of employment opportunities will be available for him. Just because a child has autism doesn't mean s/he is not capable of doing something meaningful in the workplace. Hopefully more awareness at corporations and continued vo-tech training from schools will bridge this gap. Thank you for sharing the story. I have a son with severe autism so I often think about what his life will be like as an adult and what kind of employment opportunities will be available for him. Just because a child has autism doesn’t mean s/he is not capable of doing something meaningful in the workplace. Hopefully more awareness at corporations and continued vo-tech training from schools will bridge this gap.

]]> Comment on Thank You to a Special Community by Louisa http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/09/01/thank-you-to-a-special-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5086 Louisa Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:09:40 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2153#comment-5086 Retire! Say it isn't so. I consider our family very fortunate to have attended the Bedford School systems under the leadership of Superintendent LaCroix. Thank you for all your years of service. Retire! Say it isn’t so. I consider our family very fortunate to have attended the Bedford School systems under the leadership of Superintendent LaCroix. Thank you for all your years of service.

]]> Comment on Comcast Offers Discounted Internet Access to Low Income Families by Lynn http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/08/07/comcast-offers-discounted-internet-access-to-low-income-families/comment-page-1/#comment-4426 Lynn Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:39:09 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2138#comment-4426 Thanks for posting. Very helpful. Here are the links for contact info: For educators: http://internetessentialspartner.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCatalog.aspx For families: http://www.internetessentials.com/ Thanks for posting. Very helpful. Here are the links for contact info:
For educators:
http://internetessentialspartner.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCatalog.aspx

For families:
http://www.internetessentials.com/

]]> Comment on Comcast Offers Discounted Internet Access to Low Income Families by Lynne Chapas / Bedford Youth & Family Services http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/08/07/comcast-offers-discounted-internet-access-to-low-income-families/comment-page-1/#comment-4425 Lynne Chapas / Bedford Youth & Family Services Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:35:25 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2138#comment-4425 Comcast contact information. Comcast contact information.

]]> Comment on Comcast Offers Discounted Internet Access to Low Income Families by Lynne Chapas / Bedford Youth & Family Services http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/08/07/comcast-offers-discounted-internet-access-to-low-income-families/comment-page-1/#comment-4424 Lynne Chapas / Bedford Youth & Family Services Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:34:01 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2138#comment-4424 Contact information for this program can be found at http://www.internetessentials.com/ Contact information for this program can be found at http://www.internetessentials.com/

]]> Comment on Why Are We Thinking About an iPad2 Pilot for Bedford High School? by mlacroix http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/04/25/why-are-we-thinking-about-an-ipad2-pilot-for-bedford-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-4200 mlacroix Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:00:43 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2040#comment-4200 Nick, Great question. Decisions about electronic devices in individual classrooms would be made at the school level. I would suggest that you send an email to Mr. Sills so that he can consider your request. Nick,

Great question. Decisions about electronic devices in individual classrooms would be made at the school level. I would suggest that you send an email to Mr. Sills so that he can consider your request.

]]> Comment on Why Are We Thinking About an iPad2 Pilot for Bedford High School? by Nick Eure (2013) can I use my iPad 1 in class next year? http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/04/25/why-are-we-thinking-about-an-ipad2-pilot-for-bedford-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-4182 Nick Eure (2013) can I use my iPad 1 in class next year? Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:18:03 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2040#comment-4182 By coming into this conversation late, I do understand that what I say may not be taken into consideration or anything but I would just like to say that not only iPads, but apple products in general are incredibly powerful and reliable tools. I personally love Apple products. In fact I own an Apple Desktop and laptop computer as well as an iPhone 4 and iPad 1. (with out bragging) I would just like to say that I believe these tools, when used correctly, can most certainly lead to academic success. However, I do have a few questions. If a student from another grade level owns an iPad 1 (or 2), can he/she utilize it in their classrooms? Concerning the issue of theft, I believe that it is incredibly unsettling that individuals have the idea to steal personal belongings from other students. I would like to believe that Bedford is a town where theft isn't an issue, but after having an ipod touch stolen from my locker last year, I have second guesses. I do believe, however, that students will respect the iPads if strict guidelines are put into place to discourage theft amongst students. By coming into this conversation late, I do understand that what I say may not be taken into consideration or anything but I would just like to say that not only iPads, but apple products in general are incredibly powerful and reliable tools. I personally love Apple products. In fact I own an Apple Desktop and laptop computer as well as an iPhone 4 and iPad 1. (with out bragging) I would just like to say that I believe these tools, when used correctly, can most certainly lead to academic success. However, I do have a few questions. If a student from another grade level owns an iPad 1 (or 2), can he/she utilize it in their classrooms? Concerning the issue of theft, I believe that it is incredibly unsettling that individuals have the idea to steal personal belongings from other students. I would like to believe that Bedford is a town where theft isn’t an issue, but after having an ipod touch stolen from my locker last year, I have second guesses. I do believe, however, that students will respect the iPads if strict guidelines are put into place to discourage theft amongst students.

]]> Comment on 1:1 Initiatives in Bedford by Cheryll http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/2011/06/15/11-initiatives-in-bedford/comment-page-1/#comment-3877 Cheryll Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:05:45 +0000 http://superintendent.wordpress.bedford.k12.ma.us/?p=2106#comment-3877 Very good plan indeed! I don't see any mention of the John Glen Middle School. Is that project forthcoming? Very good plan indeed! I don’t see any mention of the John Glen Middle School. Is that project forthcoming?

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