It seems like every day we hear frightening new data on the rise of bullying, and it doesn't take much more than a casual scroll through our social media feeds to find horrific stories of bullying and the awful impacts it has on the children who have endured this abuse. Especially with the rise of [...]
In many instances, teachers want students to compete: for great grades; on projects; to be the "best" in the classroom. Many of the schools often considered to be the "best" drive students to higher levels of academic success through competition-based learning. Students are trying to do better, achieve better, top their classmates. As a result, [...]
A few weeks ago we asked our teachers to let us know the things they would like their student's parents to know. The responses we received back covered many different angles, but they were so good we thought we should share it. This is a Tenney teacher list, but we think this list would resonate [...]
We've had some cute dogs hanging around the school recently. We don't know where they came from, but they certainly made themselves at home quickly. When the weather was wet, they were especially likely to hang around the school in either our covered shrubs or garage. As cute as they were, stray dogs present a [...]
Our first Tenney News email was sent out on June 7th, 2016. The humble idea behind the newsletter was to provide helpful information to our customers or other families looking to help their kids grow. It went out to 47 people and was literally just one article. Not that our first emails were bad, but [...]
Winter Break It's the end of the fall semester, and winter break is here: a great time to relax, get away from school and work responsibilities for a little while, and enjoy time with your family. If you have a trip planned for those two weeks, you'll be busy until it's time for school to [...]
In early 2018, over 1 million people tuned in to watch a live stream of a Fortnite game on YouTube. That same event brought in more than 42 million unique viewers, and the game has been breaking records for most downloads and attracting plenty of adult players into nightclub-style lounges where they can play for [...]
Thanksgiving is over, and the end of the semester looms. You want to be able to buckle down and finish strong as you prepare for final exams. Thus far, your pattern of learning has included learning for a few weeks, then sitting down for a test. During the semester, these tests evaluate your short-term memory. [...]
"Mom, I just can't do it!" "I can't figure this out no matter how hard I try." "It's just too hard!" If your child is struggling in school, chances are, you've heard several of these statements--and as a parent, you want to help your student as much as possible. If your child continues to struggle, [...]
The Tenney Yearbook Staff has organized a gift donation drive with The Star of Hope Mission. Please see the attachment for details. They are asking for everyone's help to make the holidays brighter for those who are less fortunate. Please email Ms. Brahier if you have any questions. TENNEY GIVES BACK - GIFT DRIVE
