by Preschool 3 | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our Preschool-3 children, both in-school and remote, are systematically introduced to the letter sounds of the English alphabet. Every letter is initially identified by its sound rather than its name. Letter sounds are further explored by a discernment of the...
by The Second Grade Team | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Second grade is a special year in the writing lives of children. They are growing up and able to write with greater facility and sophistication. The children are eager to be given important new challenges and proud of their growth and progress. The on-campus students...
by Cecil Jones | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Third Graders have been exploring three-dimensional art in our most recent unit. Together we have discovered ways to sculpt, mold, and design with air dry clay, model magic, papier- mâché and recycled art materials. We have been inspired by artists like Pablo...
by First Grade | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Personal Narratives is the perfect genre to launch our reading and writing program. One of the most wonderful things about working with first graders is that they love to tell stories. They love to talk about special moments in their lives. They also love to share...
by Fifth Grade | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
At the beginning of the school year, students read the book Where Are You From? as a way of reflecting on their familys’ unique backgrounds and histories. They then wrote poems entitled “Where I’m From,” showing how they are each special. The writing process was...
by Marthe Solomon-Samedy and Ali De Jarnett | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
First graders began Science this year pondering the question, “What is the world made of?” The first graders now recognize that everything is made of matter and are building an understanding of matter through the properties (Physical and Chemical). They questioned...
by The Preschool 4 Team | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Early in the year, small children are learning how to learn. Teachers use positive, reinforcing language to highlight what children do well and to encourage next steps. They also tactically employ a variety of “energizers” to intentionally build joy and community....
by The Fourth Grade Team | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fourth Grader readers are diving deep! Our first unit on Realistic Fiction has begun, and we are using the mentor text of The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo. This complex story about loss and friendship revolves around a boy named Rob who discovers a caged tiger in...
by Doctora Collado and Señora García-Levitas | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
This year, Señora García-Levitas’s first and second grade students began the exciting journey of learning the Spanish language and facets of Hispanic culture. Students are learning to use language in meaningful ways by utilizing high-frequency vocabulary. Among the...
by Dr. Penina Bukiet | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Practicing gratitude is the act of calling our attention, noticing and reflecting upon those experiences for which we are thankful. Many of us are accustomed to this practice around the Thanksgiving holiday; however, there are benefits of practicing gratitude...
