Next week is 2017 Computer Science Education Week, December 4-10. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906). In support of this, Father John V. Doyle School will be participating in an Hour of Code during technology class.
The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code," to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to a variety of community efforts.
The goal of the Hour of Code is not to teach anyone to become an expert computer scientist in one hour. One hour is only enough to learn that computer science is fun and creative, as well as accessible at all ages, for all students, regardless of background. The measure of success of this campaign is not in how much CS students learn, rather, success is reflected in broad participation across gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, and the resulting increase in enrollment and participation we see in CS courses at all grade levels.
Father John V. Doyle School is looking forward to participation in next week's Hour of Code!
As always, Thank You for your support of Father John V. Doyle School!
Announcements:
Shop for everyone on your gift list this Christmas at smile.amazon.com/ch/05-0278999 and Amazon donates to Father John V. Doyle School.
Lifetouch picture retake/make-up day will be Wednesday 12/13/17.
SSJP Junior Youth Group will meet on Sunday December 17th @ 1-2:30pm in the Parish Center. Students in grades 5-7 are welcome to attend!
'Tis the Season collection for needy families in the Coventry-Exeter-West Greenwich area continues through Friday 12/8.