When they returned to campus after so many months of distance learning, our high school class started the first day with a discussion about what kind of classroom climate they wanted to create, including  how to handle disagreements, disrespectful behavior, etc. One student suggested they 
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At the end of every school year, Aseltine issues several awards to celebrate student success. Each award boasts a historical background special to Aseltine, and selected students have exemplified the unique criteria of each during their journey. Even in the current, shifted educational landscape, this 
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It can be hard to maintain a positive mindset during this time of uncertainty. With ever evolving circumstances and, for some, major changes to our usual routine, it’s normal for feelings of concern, stress, worry and otherwise to creep into our day-to-day. Whether quarantine has 
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Heartwarming videos of people finding any and all ways to stay in touch with one another are flooding social media. From surprise curbside visits from afar to phone chain check-ins, it has been incredible to see so much good during this difficult time. In the 
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With a few weeks of distance learning under our belts, many are feeling overwhelmed with managing their student’s new schooling program alongside working from home, everyday life and/or caring for additional family members or friends. With that in mind, below are some distance learning tricks 
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To help address the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on our school, Aseltine is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow: GoFundMe’s Grant Match Program. The first 300 participating nonprofits to raise $1,000 from at least 10 different online donors will receive a matching $1,000 grant from 
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Looking for new ways to keep the kids (and, maybe you, too!) busy at home? Outside of the online lessons and work packets students are tackling, below are some fresh, new ways to keep kids busy, engaged and thriving. 1. Take a trip (virtually!) State 
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The Angels of Aseltine Auxiliary was founded in 1983 by Betty Mabee, a true champion of Aseltine School who dedicated much of her life to helping Aseltine students thrive. Originally established as a supportive fundraising arm of the school, the Angels have transformed countless student 
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Johnny Blais was an adventurous spirit, avid athlete, and an unforgettable teacher in the halls of Aseltine who became known, fondly, as “The Blazeman”. Johnny’s connection with students stemmed beyond the classroom, and he believed that an active lifestyle could help students develop coping skills 
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Marian F. Grant was born in northern Illinois in 1925. In 1944, at the height of World War II, Marian married her college sweetheart, Mel, who was a captain in the Air Force. Marian and Mel ended up being happily married for 72 years.  At 
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