The Importance of Learning To Code
In this day in age, almost everything has to do with technology. Everyone has either an iPhone, iPad or tablet, but do they know how they work? Just like humans, machines have their own language that tells them what to do. This language is called code.
It’s Never too Late to Finish School:
At Friendship Woodridge Academy, one of our long-time "Professional Eagles" received her degree. It was a long journey along the way, but with nothing but her books by her side, Ms. Denise Graham received her degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a para-professional here at Woodridge working with our PK3 and PK4 classes.
WRIGHT BLOGGERS ROCK!
On April 10, 2015 Mrs. Wright's 3rd grade class at Friendship Southeast Academy showed FNN how we use the blog to communicate with each other and some school leaders. Our video shows you about our blog. SO CHECK IT OUT.
Book Adventures and Library Fun
Book Reviews from the Friendship Woodridge Academy Library.
by FNN reporters Kenneth Hickson, Diamond Thompson, Jayden Dorsei and Nina Pierre.
In April 2015, 2nd and 4th grade students did book reviews in the library. The library is more exciting than regular class because in the library you can read any book you want. We like to read fiction, fairy tales, and folktale books. We get to search for books and we get to check books out.
Book Review: Earthquake in the Early Morning by Mary Pope Osborne
Book Review by Nadia Durham, 2nd grade
Book Review: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judy Barrett
Book Review by Kenneth Hickson, 4th grade.
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
Book Review by Diamond Thompson, 4th grade.
Book Review: Mouseheart by Lisa Fiddler
Book Review by FNN Reporter, Nina Pierre, 4th grade
BOOKS ARE FUN!
Video Book Reviews and Songs by Ms. Spell’s PreK Reporters at Friendship Chamberlain Academy. Videographer, Todd Hamilton Jr.
Jovan Smith, Class of 2012
A year away from getting his degree, Jovan is thinking of giving back. As soon as he graduates, he is going to be helping shape young minds. He has five teaching job offers and he’s only a junior at Virginia State University.
The Best, The Most, The Biggest
On March 20th, 2015 Friendship Collegiate Academy hosted its Annual Senior Superlative Show. A senior superlative show is held to a showcase the most popular seniors in school.
I Scream For Ice Cream
Who doesn’t enjoy eating ice cream, especially on hot summer day, or just for a delicious treat? When students were told that they were going to be doing just that, hearts began pounding with excitement, then doubt. How is this possible at school? Not typical right? Well, many of the 8th graders at Woodridge know that science in Ms. Beckwith’s class isn’t your typical classroom either.