Middle School students are now in charge of running the Monday Morning Meetings This school year, Middle School students have taken over the responsibilities of running the Monday Morning Meetings,…
Students are engaged in a dynamic conversation with their teacher, as they sit in a circle during the classroom morning meeting. They are eager to jump into the conversation. Hands…
In classrooms across the school this week, students met with teachers to talk about creating their “Classroom Charter.” The Charter is a tool used schoolwide developed by The Yale Center…
It’s been a wonderful first week of school! As I visited classrooms across the school, I observed students welcoming those who are new to the school, getting reacquainted with friends…
I had the opportunity to sit with a group of students last week who were talking about the school’s shift to being “mask optional” starting April 4th. One of the…
The horrific events occurring in Ukraine are weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of many of our students, just as they are for teachers and parents. This week I…
While walking in the woods with your child, have you ever wondered how many different kinds of trees exist in a particular forest? Has your child wondered about the kinds…
This week I spent an entire school day in our Middle School, going to all of the classes, learning more about what our students do each day, and better appreciating…
Students in Middle School are studying a unit based on the book Omnivore’s Dilemma, which explores the impact of food choices on the environment and animal welfare. Students are seated…