Monthly Archives: November 2010

“How was school ?” and other dinnertime conversation

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Steven A. Melnick

by Steven A. Melnick – When my brother and I were little, you could almost set your watch by when we sat down to eat dinner.  Each evening, when Dad returned from working in the steel mill, dinner was on … Continue reading →

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McBesity: Who’s to blame?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Steven A. Melnick

by Steven A. Melnick — There is no question that childhood obesity is on the rise and it has serious consequences.  Now don’t get me wrong.  I’m all for making school meals healthier.  At school, for example, children are a … Continue reading →

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Why the Arts Matter…

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Steven A. Melnick

by Steven A. Melnick — Frank was a student who wasn’t terribly interested in school but seemed to enjoy the social aspects of it and getting into a little mischief now and then.  He exuded a kind of macho persona … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steven A. Melnick

by Steven A. Melnick — Since 2007, we change our clocks back to Standard Time from Daylight Savings Time on the first Sunday in November.  As the saying goes, spring ahead, fall back.  So on November 7 at 2:00am, the … Continue reading →

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Parent-Teacher Conferences…Ask Good Questions

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Steven A. Melnick

by Steven A. Melnick — Picture the familiar scene of visiting your child’s school during Open House or Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Open House is usually a pretty festive occasion.  Parents are walking the halls perusing the bulletin boards and displays of … Continue reading →

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