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In your next letter

23 Nov 2019

For this week at Shoesmith, students explored the significance of letter writing. Unlike tweets, Facebook posts, or text messages, letters allow us to put time and effort into communicating our most inner thoughts and […]

Transformation Poetry @ Peterson 6th Grade

21 Nov 2019

I was ecstatic to meet the 6th graders of Peterson Elementary, especially since this is the first time Peterson is participating in the Hands on Stanzas program. These bright group of students are now […]

Transformation Poetry @ Shoesmith Elementary

8 Nov 2019

It was wonderful to meet the 5th and 6th graders of Shoesmith Elementary. I attended Shoesmith as a student years ago and it feels great to be back to create new memories as part […]

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