Sorry to send this to all, but is there in existence a web-based calendar listing events, meeting dates, etc associated for our “school”?
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Need to Name the School
I think that Gina's idea of including a logo/symbol in the process of naming the school is an excellent idea. I also believe that exp;oring the Adrinka symbols for their culturally responsive and aesthetic values is a good place to start.
Tony
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From: Porretta-Baker, Gina <Gina.Porretta-Baker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 2:09 pm
Subject: [regional_school] Re: We Need to Name the School
In considering the naming of our school – we should also consider a symbol which represents our student, staff and parental community. I would like to suggest we look at the Adinkra symbols of ancient Africa, I have included several symbols below, along with their meaning, and also the website where you can find a more complete listing of the symbols. The meaning of each symbol is a powerful statement in and of itself of our educational movement. As for the legal considerations of using these symbols, I’m only an English teacher. J
Faithfulness, Alertness, Dutifulness Agyinduwura
Democracy, Unity in Diversity
Nyansapo – Wisdom Knot, representing Wisdom, Ingenuity, Intelligence, Patience
Fawohudie – Freedom & Liberty
Ananse Ntontan Wisdom, Creativity
Aya – The Fern Defiance, Endurance, Resourcefulness
Boa Me Na Me Boa Wo Which literally means Help Me to Help You
Interdependence, Cooperation
Concealment, Humility and Strength, Wisdom and Learning
Knowledge – symbol literally means: He who does not know can know from Learning
Gina Porretta-Baker
English Teacher
School of Imaging and Information Technology at Edison
324-9794 ext. 3260
"We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends."
~ Mary McLeod Bethune
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On Behalf Of Yvonne M. Villareale
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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Subject: [regional_school] Re: We
Need to Name the School
Like the name. Our
School.......However, a few year's back the private school named just that
"Our School" closed their doors. Their old website is still up
and running although their phone number no longer works (
http://www.ourschoolrochester.org/). Wondering, could that be a
possible "branding" confusion?
Yvonne Villareale
At 11:41 AM 4/1/2009, you wrote:

Great points offered,
and thanks for thoughtful input on my suggestion. As stated, that was
just a 2-bit name to start the ball rolling toward great names to inspire
genuine learning success for all who come. While I value your reasons why my
2-bits wouldn't work for you -- cannot wait to see the wonders that you think
will inspire the best from any who come:-).
If each of us tosses in an offering
we think could create a quality prototype, the best one will emerge quite
quickly. Love Jeanne Gray's community notion of OUR SCHOOL - and look forward
to many offerings that will excite a new kind of opportunity for all
learners:-) and possibily even inspire the rest of us.
Best, Ellen
Ellen Weber (PhD)
Director - MITA International Brain Based Center
PO Box 347, Pittsford, NY 14534
MITA Brain Leaders and learners blog: www.Brainleadersandlearners.com
MITA Brain Based Center Web Site at www.mitaleadership.com
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From: Ellen Weber
To: regional_school@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009
10:48 AM
Subject: [regional_school] Re: We
Need to Name the School
Others will likely have far better
ideas but here's my 2-bits:-) THE SMART
SCHOOL
Why so? Every
student who enters - brings an amazing brain to class and can learn as well as
offer incredible insights from their past knowledge and experiences. Great
schools have all learners leave even smarter than they came! Not an easy task -
if one recognizes their genuine intelligence from the start. Yet a task a smart
school can both recognize their smarts and inspire their potential at the
peaks:-) Nuff said:-)
Will be fun to
see the great names that pop up for this special venture.
Ellen
Ellen Weber (PhD)
Director - MITA International Brain Based Center
PO Box 347, Pittsford, NY 14534
MITA Brain Leaders and learners blog: www.Brainleadersandlearners.com
MITA Brain Based Center Web Site at www.mitaleadership.com
----- Original Message -----
From: William Cala
To: regional
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009
10:19 AM
Subject: [regional_school] We Need
to Name the School
For many reasons that some of you have pointed out to me (such as grant
writing, the message we wish to convey etc.) it is important that we name the
regional school. Doing so will solidify the concept in the Greater
Rochester area. The name will translate our vision to the community.
Yesterday, Keith Rankin (regional school planning member) and I sat down at Edison to discuss the issue. I want to take the
time to thank Keith for his help and prodding.
So.... the task......
I'd like to have an e-mail brainstorming session. Keeping in mind the
belief statement (attached), please share your thoughts about a name.
The name should (could) be:
Easy to remember
Easy to spell
Has a desired message (either obvious or subtle)
Be creative. Take a chance. Share your thoughts!
This is brainstorming......There are no bad ideas.
Thanks!
Bill