This newsletter offers a peek into the experiential, creative, and joyful

moments captured on the Crane campus over the course of a week.

It is just a glimpse of the magic that happens daily. Enjoy!

September 27, 2022

Lower School

(kindergarten - fifth grade)

Fifth graders were introduced to Ansel Adams and how he used photography to bring the wonder of the backcountry - and concepts of conservation and preservation - to everyday citizens. Students were asked to follow his lead and try their hand at photographing the natural beauty that may go unnoticed on Crane’s campus. We can't wait to see their compilation of photos in a slideshow entitled, “Crane Campus Unveiled–a School’s story through Photography.”

Upper School

(sixth - eighth grade)

Last week Crane's Upper School students embarked on their class trips, which is an important part of the Upper School experience that has been missing for the past couple of years.

Sixth grade traveled to Catalina Island, seventh grade to Yosemite, and eighth grade to the American South.

All trips were filled with adventure and unique learning opportunities. Students focused on the sacred spaces that they were visiting and appreciated the history and stories around them. They practiced empathy and attentiveness, and showed interest and curiosity.

Sixth graders on the ferry to Catalina Island and suiting up for snorkeling.

Seventh graders performing group challenges and enjoying the sights.

Eighth graders at the Odessa's Blessings Restaurant Rosa Parks dinner, as well as exploring the Tuskegee Memorial/Museum.

Follow-up Questions

Conversation starters with your Upper School student regarding their trip:

• How did you feel about the experience?
• What were you surprised by?
• What do you have more questions about?
• What was a window? What was a mirror?
• What would you like to see again? What would you not want to repeat?

As Seen on Social Media

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Crane Values in Action

Learning is a journey, not a destination, and we know that engaging not just minds, but also hands and hearts leads to real transformation. Everything that we do is contextualized for the real-world through an applied educational experience so that our students learn not only the answers, but why they matter.

Crane's Lower School Math Specialist, Peter Glynn, hosted the first Morning Math Challenge. There was a great showing of students and parents/guardians who worked hard to solve formidable math patterns built using snap cubes. It was exhilarating to see so many eager mathematicians (of all ages!) in the Brittingham Family Library on Wednesday.