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Three Lincoln School students to perform in district music festival
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Jada Edwards, Simon Perry and Maria Hamandi will represent the Lincoln School at the MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival.

Lincoln School eighth-graders Jada Edwards and Simon Perry and seventh-grader Maria Hamandi were selected through a vigorous audition process to participate in the MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School on March 4 and 5.

The program is offered by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association as an enrichment opportunity that brings together the top school musicians. Over 900 outstanding music students in grades 7-9 from 30 school districts auditioned on January 30, and less than half were accepted. Simon and Maria will represent the Lincoln School in the Mixed Chorus and Jada in the Treble Chorus. This is her second acceptance to the festival.

Film looks at new approaches to education

Come to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School auditorium on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. for a screening of the documentary Most Likely to Succeed. The film examines the history of education in the United States, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world, and explores compelling new approaches that aim to revolutionize teaching as we know it. The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session.

Most Likely to Succeed follows students into the classrooms of High Tech High, an innovative new school in San Diego. There, over the course of a school year, two groups of ninth-graders take on ambitious, project-based challenges that promote critical skills rather than rote memorization. the film points to a transformation in learning that may hold the key to success for millions of our youth—and our nation—as we grapple with the ramifications of rapid advances in technology, automation and growing levels of income inequality.
Lotus Blossom to hold benefit for L-S Jamaica Jammin’

On Tuesday, March 8 from 5-9 p.m., the Lotus Blossom restaurant (394 Boston Post Road in Sudbury) will donate 20 percent of the total cost of each dine-in or take-out order when customers mention Jamaica Jammin’. In its 23rd year, this graduation party is where seniors can celebrate together in a safe, substance-free environment. The all-night chaperoned tradition helps to keep the graduates safe and off the roads on graduation night. In years past, there has been more than 94 percent participation of graduating students. Customers can dine in or place take-out orders by calling 978-443-0200. Just remember to say “Jamaica Jammin’” to support a safe graduation night.