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Isabel Reis
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Secondary English Teacher

anabela.morgado@ae-almeirim.pt

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Middle School English Teacher

jorge.conde@ae-almeirim.pt

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(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhCRbSazQk)

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Neste décimo episódio, visitamos o Agrupamento Febo Moniz e conversamos com os alunos sobre o seu dia-a-dia na escola, expetativas e métodos de estudo. A não perder! Sobre o LITERACIA 3D: http://www.literacia3d.pt

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(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4negjRGyshKqd0O2yR8CMQ)

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Escola Marquesa de Alorna celebra os direitos das crianças

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Alunos PIEF em actividades para comemorar os 20 anos da Convenção

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Aqui estão os fabulosos livros que os alunos do Clube Europeu do AE de Almeirim construíram, em parceria, com colegas do projeto de eTwinning "Let's rule our lives by the EU values".
Em cada história há um valor Humano e Europeu, muitas aprendizagens e uma experiência que fica para sempre!

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Aqui estão os fabulosos livros que os alunos do Clube Europeu do AE de Almeirim construíram, em parceria, com colegas do projeto de eTwinning "Let's rule our lives by the EU values". Em cada história há um valor Humano e Europeu, muitas aprendizagens e uma experiência que fica para sempre!

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Isabel Reis: Agrupamento de Escolas Febo Moniz, Almeirim, Portugal

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The Portuguese tale is about a poor friar who was on a pilgrimage. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEXEwaHwcQM)

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Uploaded by Adrianna Vandam on 2016-09-20.

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(https://catavino.net/sopa-da-pedra-a-humble-gastronomic-tale-about-sharing/)

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Have you ever heard the tale of Stone Soup? The legend of how this hearty soup came about is a popular one told throughout most European countries and was adapted to an American version by Marcia Brown. Each version is slightly different depending on your country or region and is usually influenced by varying historical or cultural references. However, at the base of each and every one is a uniting and heartfelt lesson about working together in times of need.

The story of Stone Soup was told to me when I was very little, but remained a simple childhood story until I landed in Portugal several years ago. The Portuguese hold this tale very near and dear to their hearts, in part due to their insatiable appetite for soup in both restaurants and around the family dinner table. However, Sopa da Pedra, as it's called in Portuguese, seems to be the best tasting and most readily available in Almeirim, the birthplace of the story. This small city, or "capital da sopa da pedra", is located in the heart of the Ribatejo region, just accross the river from the city of Santarém and about a one hour drive East from Lisbon.

According to the people of Almeirim, a poor friar who was on a pilgrimage stopped in the village of Almeirim and knocked on the door of a house. He was too proud to beg for a bite to eat, so instead, he requested a large pot in which he could make "a delicious and filling.......stone soup". With arched eyebrows and curious glances, the family invited him into their home and set up a large pot over flickering flames and filled with water. Slowly walking up to the iron clad cauldron, the friar reached into his deep pocket to produce a smooth and well-cleaned stone that he promptly dropped into the boiling water. A little while later he tasted the soup and said that it needed a touch of seasoning. So the wife brought him some salt to add, to which he suggested that maybe a little bit of chouriço (sausage), or pork belly, would be better. Graciously, she obliged and dropped several thick slices into the pot. Then, the friar asked if she might not have a little something to enrich the soup, such as potatoes or beans from a previous meal. With a broad smile, she agreed, and added a healthy portion into the bubbling water. This banter continued back and forth between the family and the friar before he finally announced that he had indeed made a very delicious and filling soup. When the soup was done, the friar fished the stone out of the pot, washed and dried it off, and plopped it back in his pocket for the next time.

After hearing this version of the story, it sounded exactly like the one I had heard when I was a child, so it leads me to believe that the Portuguese Sopa de Pedra is the true story of Stone Soup. But now, decades later, I finally had the opportunity to taste the soup itself!

At the beginning of this month, we took a leisurely trip to Almeirim in search of Sopa da Pedra for lunch, a very easy task when the majority of the local restaurants boast of their authentic recipes. There is even a restaurant called Sopa da Pedra, located at the beginning of Rua de Coruche, where all the other sopa da pedra restaurants are situated and continues down the street until you hit the bull-fighting arena. Although tempting, we did not choose the restaurant named after the story; instead, we chose "O Forno" (The Oven), a little restaurant located at the end of the street and highly recommended by a local friend.

We ordered Sopa da Pedra for two, which was served steaming hot in a small metal soup terrine with a ladle. I would best describe Sopa da Pedra as the heartiest bean and sausage soup I've had the pleasure to savor; with its mouth-watering aroma and my big hunk of thick, Portuguese fresh bread and slice of Queijo da Nisa cheese. It was the perfect way to warm up on a cold, November day! Though not surprisingly, one could easily deduce that this soup was a truly a poor man's soup in origin, due to the less-than desirable cuts of pork used for flavoring and removed prior to serving. But what I really loved about Almeirim's (O Forno's) version was the three distinct types of sausage. One was a local chouriço negro, a firm variation of blood sausage - a personal favorite as a result of to the richness it gave the soup - while the other two were a basic chouriço/sausage mix. You may be wondering if we found an actual stone in our stone soup but alas, we did not, though we heard other restaurants do put a small stone in theirs.

Can you make this hearty soup at home? Absolutely! Additionally, Sopa da Pedra can easily be prepared as a meal in and of itself or as a hefty starter. And with the addition of any full-bodied red from the local Tejo, or Alentejo, you can't go wrong. On this particular day, we enjoyed a simple house red, which perfectly complemented the meal.

If you find yourself in Almeirim, having enjoyed a warm and filling lunch, don't forget to visit the Sopa da Pedra friar himself, whose statue and soup pot have been made into a monument to commemorate the generous hospitality of the people and the man who taught them the lesson in giving back to others. He can be found just down the street from Restaurante O Forno. And if you like to carry on the legend and try making the soup yourself, I have included the translated recipe of Sopa da Pedra de Almeirim for your reference. There are also variations of the recipe from other regions in Portugal which include cabbage, carrots and pasta, but I like this one the best.

Sopa da Pedra, made from simple and inexpensive ingredients, is a tale that resonates profoundly in a struggling global economy that has forced people to take a step back and conserve and create from that which they absolutely need. And with any luck, we are sharing our limited resources with others, recognizing that it takes a community to care for an individual.

Have you had made your "Sopa da Pedra" today?

To Almeirim's Friar and his tasty stone!

Andrea Smith
Sopa da Pedra de Almeirim: Serves 8-10 2 large cans of kidney beans or fresh
1 pig's ear, blanched and sliced thin
1 large chouriço negro or firm type of blood sausage
1 large mixed meat chouriço or mediterranean smoked sausage
5 1/2 oz. pork belly, fatback or bacon
1 3/4lbs. potatoes, cubed
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 bunch of cilantro/coriander, chopped
*Salt and pepper
Boil the kidney beans with the pig's ear, sausages, pork belly, onions, garlic and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. If necessary, add more water while it's boiling. Once the meat is cooked, take it out and reserve, then add the diced potatoes and cilantro to the pot. Let the potatoes cook. Remove the pot from the heat, add the previously chopped meat back in and a well-washed stone. Serve in a soup terrine and enjoy!

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Sopa da Pedra: A Humble Gastronomic Tale about Sharing | Catavino Food & Wine Tours

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Have you ever heard the tale of Stone Soup? The legend of how this hearty soup came about is a popular one told throughout most European countries and was adapted to an American version by Marcia Brown. Each version is slightly different depending on your country or region and is usually influenced by varying historical or cultural references.

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Our students inquired the school community about European Values

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Hoje foi dia de... aplicar o nosso questionário sobre os Valores Europeus

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Video created on February 01 2017, using the Classic video theme on Stupeflix Studio.

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The palace was expanded and improved by Manuel I of Portugal who was in Almeirim several times: in 1510, part of 1513, Christmas of 1514 and all the period between October 1515 and May 1516. John III of Portugal followed his example, and spent similar time in Almeirim.

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Middle School English Teacher

helena.domingos@ae-almeirim.pt

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Values are important in the European Club! 

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Values are important in the European Club! 

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Celebrate Diversity - The video made by the European Club of the group of schools in Almeirim, Portugal.

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Let's lead our lives by the EU values!

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Etwinning project "Let's lead our lives by the EU values" - 2017 - Clube Europeu de Almeirim

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Video created on November 03 2017, using the Humble video theme on Stupeflix Studio.

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1st mobility - Cuenca, Spain - November 2017

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1st mobility - Cuenca, Spain - November 2017

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Projeto Erasmus Educar e Orientar para a Vida   novembro 2017

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https://twinspace.etwinning.net/54019/home

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Free online movie and video maker with photos, videos, music, text and effects. Share by email, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogs, burn to DVD.

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Inês's Report about her experience in Cuenca

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Inês's Report about her experience in Cuenca

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https://prezi.com/view/gmKc0UDvhdNhxMPfEAEP/

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1st Mobility - Teachers in Parador, Cuenca 

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1st Mobility - Teachers in Parador, Cuenca 

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1st Mobility - Cuenca 13th to 18th November 2018

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1st Mobility - Cuenca 13th to 18th November 2018

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Emotionary 1st session with students of the 5th year

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Emotionary 1st session with students of the 5th year

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Emotionary 2nd session with students of the 5th year

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Emotionary 2nd session with students of the 5th year

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Video made with Biteable. The World's Simplest Video Maker

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Emotionary day: emotions within ourselves" - news in our local newspaper 

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Emotionary day: emotions within ourselves" - news in our local newspaper 

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A Escola Secundária Marquesa da Alorna inaugurou no passado dia 29 de maio, a exposição 'As Emoções em Nós'.

Esta atividade faz parte de um subprojecto do projeto Erasmus+, coordenado pela professora Isabel Reis, com o objetivo de capacitar os alunos para o desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional e sua regulação. Neste projeto estiveram trabalhos expostos no pátio da escola elaborados por alunos da ESMA, da turma PIEF e utentes da CRIAL.

Também teve lugar uma apresentação e explicação do projeto por parte do pessoal docente envolvido, como professores, psicóloga e técnicos. Para finalizar o auditório foi palco de uma atuação que remetia ao tema deste projeto, realizada por dois alunos de dança.

A apresentação contou com a presença de Ana Moço, presidente da CPCJ de Almeirim, Telmo Marques vice-presidente da direção da Associação de Pais de Almeirim e José Carlos silva presidente do CRIAL.

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Escola Secundária Marquesa de Alorna inaugura exposição "As Emoções em Nós"

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A Escola Secundária Marquesa da Alorna inaugurou no passado dia 29 de maio, a exposição 'As Emoções em Nós'. Esta atividade faz parte de um subprojecto do projeto Erasmus+, coordenado pela professora Isabel Reis, com o objetivo de capacitar os alunos para o desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional e sua regulação.

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Exposição do Emocionário "As Emoções em Nós"

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"Pelas ruas da nossa terra" (walking through the streets of our town" - European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018)

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"Pelas ruas da nossa terra" (walking through the streets of our town" - European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018)

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"À descoberta dos clubes" - Clubs/Project of our group of schools

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"À descoberta dos clubes" - Clubs/Project of our group of schools

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This day we open the school doors to show all the community the activities that are developed in our clubs. In the afternoon we played games and shared a snack, celebrating the end of the school year.

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À descoberta dos clubes/Convívio de encerramento do ano letivo

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Presentation for the 2ª mobility - Andria, Italy

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Presentation for the 2ª mobility - Andria, Italy

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Infolio | Collect, Organize, Share, Collaborate

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Infolio space is a collection of notes, tasks, documents, weblinks and other information on a large visual board. You are welcome to review it, save, update and collaborate with ease.

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"Pelas ruas da nossa terra" (a movie made by the students of the European club and Photography club) 

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"Pelas ruas da nossa terra" (a movie made by the students of the European club and Photography club) 

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eTwinning project "Let's share our European Identity" 

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eTwinning project "Let's share our European Identity" 

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This project wants students to understand, respect and appreciate other European cultures. This way they will perceive the universal value of culture in ourselves and our communities. Recognising in each partner a different building, a monument, music or folk tales is recognising ourselves.

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This is an internal website of the AE of Almeirim created to explain and dissiminate the Emotionary project activities.

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The European Club activity for "À descoberta dos clubes" 

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The European Club activity for "À descoberta dos clubes" 

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Finding out the European countries - The European Club activity for  "À descoberta dos Clubes" 

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Finding out the European countries - The European Club activity for  "À descoberta dos Clubes" 

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Invitation for the Emotionary Presentation and Exhibition

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Invitation for the Emotionary Presentation and Exhibition

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A equipa multidisciplinar do projeto _Emocionário_ tem o prazer de convidar V. Excelência.jpg

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Project dissemination for the school community

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Project dissemination for the school community

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Projeto Erasmus+ "Educar e Orientar para a Vida"

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Projeto com a participação do Agrupamento de Escolas de Almeirim a decorrer entre setembro de 2017 e agosto de 2019.

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Parents training sessions about "Positive Education" 

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Parents training sessions about "Positive Education" 

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Emotionary project: 10 steps for parents towards Emotional Inteligence

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Emotionary project: 10 steps for parents towards Emotional Inteligence

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Project lab - Internal website for teachers - sharing apps, experiences and activities for collaborative working

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Project lab - Internal website for teachers - sharing apps, experiences and activities for collaborative working

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Clube Europeu's Pathbrite Portfolio: 3rd Mobility - Salva, Romenia - 22nd to 26th October

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Pathbrite ePortfolios are the best way to collect, track and showcase a lifetime of learning and achievements, and to get recommended pathways for continuous success.

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My life at school - The project questionnaire 

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My life at school - The project questionnaire 

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My life at school - Erasmus+ "Lifelong Education and Guidance" questionnaire

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My life at school - Erasmus+ "Lifelong Education and Guidance" questionnaire

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Agenda Draft for the meeting in Almeirim

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Agenda Draft for the meeting in Almeirim

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Sharing good practices - Clubs and Projects

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Sharing good practices - Clubs and Projects

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School Clubs and projects - Guidelines on extracurricular activities

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The objective of this books is to share good practices done in Almeirim Group of Schools and it is part of the outcome of the Erasmus+ project "Lifelong Education and Guidance".

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4th transnational meeting - farewell video

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Presentation for the 2nd mobility - Andria, Italy

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Presentation for the 2nd mobility - Andria, Italy

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Projects in AE Almeirim - Innovative and creative approaches in learning by Clube Europeu de Almeirim | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more