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Art from Peter H. Reynolds' North Star Never-Ending Calendar
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FableFriends,
Winter is a beautiful time here in New England - cold and snowy! We are digging ourselves out of snowdrifts every few days, and the winter chill reminds us to warm the hearts of the people in our lives. If you've had a chance to browse our new catalog, you already know that "inclusion" is one of my favorite words. Check out this film version of my upcoming book, I'm Here. It's a gentle reminder that we're responsible for each other. Keep warm this February, and remember to savor the journey as you share it with the ones you love!  (and Paul, and your FableVision Learning friends) . . . . Peter H. Reynolds Founder, FableVision Learning 888-240-3734 |
Make The Dot Larger Than Life - Pre-Order Now and be Among the First to Receive Big Screen Books™
| |  Our much-anticipated Big Screen Books series is now available for pre-order! Creatively designed with whiteboards in mind, Big Screen Books gives students unforgettable experiences with classroom classics by Peter H. Reynolds. Based on popular demand, Peter's The Dot will be the first title available in the series. Don't miss out on the excitement - pre-order your copy of Big Screen Books: The Dot today!
To request a custom quote, call 888-240-3734 or email us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Hot Off the Press! FableVision Learning e-Catalog
| |  The brand new FableVision Learning e-catalog is now available! Curl up with a mug of hot tea and browse our cutting-edge educational products, beloved books, and intriguing new software. Be sure to check out Big Screen Books™ and the upcoming Fab@School Designer™!
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Words And Their Stories™ Contest Winner Announced
| |  Thanks for all your responses to last month's Words And Their Stories Contest! We've dropped names in a hat, shaken them up, and are pleased to announce a lucky winner: Kara Hall. Congratulations Kara, and enjoy your free six-month subscription to Words And Their Stories!
Words And Their Stories is a compelling, web-based vocabulary program with over 1,000 words for students to explore. Journey through the free trial to learn more. Contact us today at 888-240-3734 or via email for a custom quote.
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Inspire Your Students to Warm Someone's Heart
| | Valentine's Day is nearly here - a time when people focus on love and friendship. This year, encourage your students to give valentines beyond the classroom walls. Ask your students to think of someone in their lives whom they could surprise with a thoughtfully written card created with these downloadable Stationery Studio® templates. Not only will students brighten that person's day, but they'll also realize the power of the written word.
Stationery Studio, our K-5 writing program, helps students write by hand AND at the computer! You can type using its introductory word processor, or easily customize line style, line width, page layout, and more for handwritten activities. Please visit our website for more info. For a customized quote, please contact us or call 888-240-3734 today. |
Flurries of Grants
| |  Snow continues to collect here in Massachusetts, and so do grant opportunities! Take a peek - there are some great grants with fast-approaching deadlines. We hope you're able to take advantage of these grants to help improve your school, classroom, and the lives of your students.
For best results, please save the PDF to your desktop and view it with Adobe Reader. This document is brought to you by our professional development program.
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Live Wire Digital Storytelling Contest for Boston Public Schools - Deadline Extended Until February 18th
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Please let your friends in the Boston Public Schools know that it's not too late for teachers and students to participate in the Live Wire Digital Storytelling Contest! The deadline for the contest, held by the City of Boston's Community Learning Initiative and FableVision, has been extended until February 18, 2011. For more info, visit the Live Wire Learning Community Project website. New contest details will be posted soon! (Suggestion: You might encourage your students to explore Animation-ish to create their animated clips - there's a free trial available online!)
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Guiding Star Award: Dr. Larry S. Anderson
| |  We would like to recognize Dr. Larry S. Anderson for his work infusing technology into schools. Dr. Anderson is the Founder and Director of the National Center for Technology Planning. Nicknamed the "Johnny Appleseed of Technology," Dr. Anderson has been distinguished for his work in interactive instructional design. He is an author, speaker, leader, mentor, and motivator. FableVision Learning is honored to bestow a Guiding Star Award upon Dr. Anderson, as he continues to inspire us with his work and dedication.
Learn more about Dr. Anderson's work and check out his podcast here.
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FableVision Learning Spotlight:
Julia Young, Captain of Creative Services
| | Every FableFlash, resource PDF, ad, poster, and catalog page reflects Julia's love of our products and customers. As the head of marketing and design, she thanks her stars for the rest of the FVL team and our crew of talented interns - she couldn't get it done without them!
Julia also recently served as project manager for Mapping the World by Heart™ and the Guyku Haiku website, and is currently working on Fab@School Designer™.
Send Julia an "ahoy there!" or learn more about her here.
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Conferences & Events
| | Read on to find out where the FableVision Learning Team will be in the upcoming months. We hope to see you there!
Exhibit: The Original Art of Peter H. Reynolds: "The Dot" & "Ish"
Now through May 1, 2011
Katonah Museum of Art: Learning Center
Katonah, NY
TCEA: Texas Computer Education Association 2011 Convention
FableVision Learning Booth #405
February 7 - 11, 2011
Austin, Texas
Thinkfinity Soirée at TCEA (see Conferences & Events for more info) February 9, 2011 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm CST
Austin, Texas
Suffolk ASSET Conference
March 14, 2011
Long Island, NY
CUE Conference in Palm Springs
FableVision Learning Booth #423, 425, 427
March 17 - 19, 2011
Palm Springs, CA
Peter H. Reynolds Keynotes at ASCD 2011
March 27, 2011 at 10:00 am CST
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
(Also, visit FableVision Learning Booth #603)
NETA: Nebraska Education Technology Association
April 28 - 29, 2011
Lincoln, NE
ISTE 2011
FableVision Learning Booth #955
June 26 - 29, 2011
Philadelphia, PA
Southampton Children's Literature Conference
July 6 - 10, 2011
Southampton, NY
Building Learning Communities Reception at FableVision Studios
July 27, 2011 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm EST
FableVision Studios, 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA
Visit our website for more details on upcoming conferences and events.
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Until next time, keep the creativity flowing and your batteries charged! Together we can make a difference!
Peter and your friends at FableVision Learning |
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Words
And Their Stories™ Word
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In honor of the newly released FableVision Learning e-Catalog, February's word of the month is CATALOGUE.
The word catalogue is taken directly from the French, but it comes originally from the Greek prefix kata ("thoroughly, entirely") and the root legein, meaning "to count off one by one; to list." In the mid-1700s, two Scots named Bell and Macfarquhar set out to catalogue all human knowledge in a book. The result was the world's first encyclopedia.
Now you know that catalogue means "a detailed enumeration of items arranged systematically; to count, list, or organize in a systematic manner."
To learn more about our web-based vocabulary program for grades 5-12, explore the FREE trial of Words And Their Stories today!
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