Sunday, June 14, 2009

Results from Life in a Crowded Place Meeting: 6/9/2009

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Meeting Summary

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Life in a Crowded Place (Intro., Ch. 1-2)

A community is formed when a group comes together to establish values of caring and trust. (Pages 1-14)

Ceremonies aid students in making the transition between daily life and classroom living by turning thoughts toward schooling. (Pages 16-20)

Rituals are symbolic acts that help to center students in their work. (Pages 20-27)

Rites are events that mark times of passage. (Pages 27-37)

Celebrations help us to recognize that people have the power to incorporate the joys and achievements of others. (Pages 39-45)