• ORGANIZ SKLL S1

    Instructor: Daley-Okolicsa

     

    Organizational Skills

    The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing their organizational, time management, study and transitional skills so that they can meet the goals and objectives set forth in both their individual education plans and achieve the successful completion of all WHS graduation requirements.  By honing and strengthening these skills, students will be able to maximize the benefits of the Westerly culture of personalized, student centered learning. In the process students will also develop a strong sense of accountability, independence, self advocacy and self confidence as well as stamina and resilience. This course will also support students in their capacity to persevere despite obstacles and realize their unique potential.  These qualities or "habits of mind" will prove invaluable in making the transition to post-secondary life in the areas of education, employment and independent living. 

Announcements

  • Mid Year Exam Schedule

    Wednesday, January 25th Period 1         7:20-8:40 Break             8:40-9:05 Period 2         9:05- 10:25             Bus Pick up- 10:35             2 Busses to run at 1:30 pm Thursday, January 26th Period 3          7:20 - 8:40 am Break              8:40-9:05 Period 4          9:05-10:25                Bus Pick up -10:35                2 Busses to run at 1:30 pm Friday, January 30th Period 5            7:20-8:40 am Break                8:40 -9:05  Period 6            9:05-10:25                        Bus Pick up- 10:35                        2 Busses to run 1:30  Monday, January 30th ​ Period 7             7:20-8:40 am Break                 8:40-9:05 Make-up            9:05- 10:25                            Bus- 10:35 (no later bus will…

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  • Inspiration from Aristotle

    "Excellence is never an accident.  It is always the result of high  intention, sincere effort, and  intelligent execution.  It represents  the wise choice of many alternatives-  choice, not chance determines your  destiny."  Aristotle

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  • Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Monday, January16

    As we observe Dr. King's birthday and celebrate his remarkable life and contribution, this is a good time to explore the life and contribution of another extraordinary man. Paul Robeson.   Please click on Paul Robeson under files, and then the link to his "Ol Man River."  

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  • Thoughts on Autumn

    Perhaps John Keats expresses it best: "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,     Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless      With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run; To bend with apples the mossed cottage-trees,   And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core..."                                    Ode To…

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  • It's October and Open House

    Looking forward to seeing you all at Open House on Monday, October 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm The Robotics Club will be offering a variety of baked delights in Babcock 203!

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  • Welcome students and families to the 2016-2017 school year

    Welcome students and families to our fusion page! For a description of our fusion pages, please see the description above. Here is some important contact information. email: aokolicsanyi@westerly.k12.ri.us telephone: 401-596-2109 ext 3201 My after school hours are Mondays, Tuesdays,  the second and fourth week of Thursdays 2:00- 3:30 Families, should you wish to meet later than 3:30, another time can be arranged. Looking forward to seeing you all and should you have any questions, please do reach out to me. Mrs. Okolicsanyi (Mrs.…

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Discussion Topics

  • Paul Robeson- A Renaissance Man, a Great Man

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 1/12/2017 10:46:10 AM
    1. Why do you think Paul Robeson can be called a Renaissance man?
        
     2. What do we mean by Renaissance?  Look up the definition if you are not sure.

     3.  Greatness is often an overused term or adjective; however, after reading
          both articles and listening to the musical excerpts, in your opinion
          what makes Paul Robeson a great man, human being. 
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  • Chess: No mere idle amusement

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 12/1/2016 8:06:47 AM
    Benjamin Franklin asserts in his "Morals of Chess" that chess is no mere idle amusement.
    On what basis and what evidence does Franklin provide to support his assertion?
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  • Life on Mars

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 10/17/2016 10:42:00 AM
    1. Before reading this article, what prior knowledge
        did you have about Mars?

     2. Had you read any other articles and come to any conclusions?

     3.  Based on the evidence/examples he provides, do you think that the BBC writer  
          makes a plausible case?
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  • Comparing the lives of Musical Geniuses

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 10/17/2016 9:29:34 AM
    Now that you have read a short biography of Giochino Rossini, how would
    you compare/contrast the early and mature lives of Rossini and
    Beethoven?  

    Did you happen to recognize the overture to William Tell?
     
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  • Beethoven and Habits of Mind

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 10/17/2016 7:32:38 AM
    What characteristics or Habits of Mind did Beethoven demonstrate in his
    continuing to compose music despite his disabilility?

     
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  • The Eroica and The Moonlight Sonata

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 10/4/2016 12:05:43 PM
    Listening to movements from the Eroica and the first movement of the
    Moonlight Sonata, what kinds of images and/or feelings or even
    moods come to mind?  Although one is a symphony and the
    other a piano sonata, how would you compare the mood?
    Do you prefer one to the other?  Or does each evoke very different
    feelings and offer something special?
     
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  • Ludwig Van Beethoven: Musical Genius

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 10/4/2016 8:18:04 AM
    1. Based on your reading of this article, how would you characterize
        Beethoven's childhood?  Be sure to cite specifics from the text to
        support your response.


      2. On which subject did Beethoven struggle his entire life?

       3. What was Beethoven's attitude towards Napoleon?

       4.  To whom was Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 originally dedicated and why
            did the composer change the name?


        5. What shocking fact did Beethoven have to come to grips with?


         6.  What if any was the impact on his composing music?
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  • 500 Elephants: Making the Impossible possible

    Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 9/12/2016 12:24:58 PM
    Why was this translocation of 500 elephants so critical?

    What were three issues at stake in finding this solution?

    Before reading this article, what would you imagine
     some of the obstacles would be?
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  • Musical Excerpts

    Various Musical excerpts
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  • Musical Excerpts

    Paul Robeson singing "Ol Man River"
    in the 1936 film, Showboat
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  • Resources et al

    Under this category you will find some helpful resources and applied strategies to strengthen study and organizational skills
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  • The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin

    How does the game of chess compare to our conduct in life?
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  • Why is nutrition so important for our bodies and minds

    A great resource for understanding how
    nutrition affects our daily and future lives and sense of well being
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