Here are the highlights from this week in Upper: 1. The quail eggs are due to hatch! 2. The students are learning about coordinate grids. They are working on and finishing their coordinate grid projects this week…..look for them in the hallway! 3. 4th and 5th graders have a field trip to hear about the BG1 community book on...Read More

Here are the highlights from this week: 1. The camp pictures are uploaded!!! So enjoy a few of them! 2. We got the quail eggs! 3. The class is voting on Thanksgiving food options so we can plan for that day. 4. 6th graders are doing their research for the MMUN trip this spring. 5....Read More

This week, we are getting back into the swing of things after a fun week of camp! This week included: *The students picked their own literature circle books (everyone got their first or second book choice!) *We also sent home the homework folders. The first round of contracts are due on Monday. *The quail eggs...Read More

The students packed a lot of learning into these few days. In history, we studied the Native American timeline, talking about the depth, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous cultures. We also began examining the early European explorers. These conversations are helping students think critically about history, perspective, and the many voices that shape our story....Read More

We had such a fun week together! Our studies took us into the history of writing and the history of math, where students not only listened to fascinating stories but also experienced history with their hands, experimenting with Mandarin scrolls, writing in cuneiform, making their own paper, and rolling out a Timeline of Math. We...Read More

We had a fantastic first week of school, filled with creativity, exploration, and a lot of science experiments! The children’s kindness, curiosity, and enthusiasm set such a positive tone for our community. It already feels like a caring, supportive, and inspiring place to learn together. To help build our parent community, I’ve attached a contact...Read More

We had such a fantastic time at Ag Fest! It must be May, since we started our field trip with a cow jumping out of the window! Looking ahead, next Tuesday we will be heading to City Park. We will spend the afternoon enjoying organized games, exploring nature, and using the playground equipment. We will...Read More

With summer silliness in full swing, it’s hard to believe how swiftly this year has passed! This week, Gladys has been immersed in our botany and biology explorations. After collecting and identifying plants in the classroom and the woods, she designed and led a mini-biology lesson for our fourth-year students with just a bit of...Read More

It’s been a busy week in Upper Elementary, and the gorgeous spring weather has everyone eager to head outdoors (or take a nap)! We completed our MAPS Reading testing today, and I’m proud of how hard each student worked, even with summer around the corner. In class, we’ve continued with literature circles, tackled new concepts...Read More

What an engaging and productive week we’ve had! In science, students learned about acid rain and pH levels. Their hands-on approach allowed them to discover and discuss various substances and their pH characteristics. I will let you ask them what substances they chose to test. Some were quite creative. History lessons took the class on a...Read More