The James Logan Courier

By Jasmeen Banwait, Courier Staff Writer

Jumper, released on Valentine’s Day this year, is based on the 1992 science fiction novel titled Jumper written by Steven Gould. This movie begins by describing the life of young David Rice, a submissive teenager who lives with his father; his mother abandoned the family when David was merely five.

David is not a social butterfly at the age of 15, but he has one good friend he is able to trust, and who he has a secret crush on. David one day decides to present Millie with a gift that he bought at a nearby yard sale.

By Rick LaPlante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer

The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a presentation about the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities at Eastin Elementary, where the “Cycle of Inquiry” process is producing results that are being used to support student learning and inform staff for professional development.

Principal John Mattos and teachers Sandy DeMuri and Jennifer Freeman, both of whom also serve as curriculum leaders, discussed pre-assessments, charting data, analyzing results, setting a “team goal,” selecting instructional strategies and determining results indicators. Mr. Mattos emphasized that these strategies are being used not only at Eastin but throughout the District.

By Carmen Shiu, Courier Special Correspondent

This coming weekend, the 80th Academy Awards will be celebrating last year's successful movies. As the movies are being put to rest, it is time to look forward to see and wonder what will be nominated for next year's Oscars Awards.

March's 10,000 BC has created quite some hype with its amazing effects. On a quest to save one's people from extinction, the characters stumble onto many prehistoric creatures, such as mammoths and saber-toothed cats.