Kindergarten

Ms. Kicza

The children took their science learning outdoors to hunt for living and nonliving things. They used the criteria: Does it need food? Does it need water? Does it need air? and Does it grow or move on its own? They searched and found many examples of both, were curious and had to think more about some, and each decided on an example to draw and write about. They were good researchers! 

Second Grade

Ms. Giampietro

This week in second grade, students planted beans and peas. They are going to be tracking how tall the plants grow and measuring the height in centimeters during the month of April. 

In module, students wrote a second narrative story as if they were a paleontologist who had discovered a fossil. Then, students practiced being paleontologists by using tools to excavate dinosaur bones in the plaster. 

In Outdoor Ed, we observed the changes in the vernal pool, and started to learn about the life cycles of the animals that live in this habitat.

Spanish

Profe Katie

5-8 Spanish has been steadily working on our letters to our PenPals. I am beyond impressed with how enthusiastic students have been in these letters. Expressing oneself in a new language is extremely difficult, not to mention being in their first year of studying Spanish. We will be starting a new unit now that we are back to regular classes and we will be learning all about the Panama Canal and how to talk about it in Spanish!

K-4 Spanish has been practicing how to say when we like or do not like something (Sí, me gusta / No me gusta) - notably, colors, animals, and food. We have been learning this through music, games, and lots of verbal repetition - 3rd and 4th grade have even been practicing some writing. Ask your student whether they like something or not, and see if they can respond in Spanish! 

If your child is looking for some extra practice at home, check out Salsa, a television series by PBS made for young Spanish learners! 

Middle School

The middle school put on their production of The Wizard of Oz this past weekend to sold-out crowds! We are all so proud of the hard work and perseverance they put into the show. We want to give a huge thank you to the production team who worked so hard with our students to make this show a success: Director Kay Morton; Production Coordinator Nelle Donaldson; Production Assistant Alicia Maher; Set Designer Emily Orling; Choreographer Charlie Curran; Music Supervisor Brooke Wilkinson; Sound Tech Justin Rodig; Lightboard Supervisor David McWilliams; and a myriad of other volunteers and professionals who made this production possible. Thank you!!