Tiffany Connolly is excited to join the team of exceptional educators at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School. Tiffany earned her Master's Degree in Education and her Teaching Credential from Pepperdine University and she completed her undergraduate work at UCLA. She has been working in education since 2008. Tiffany has been a curriculum coordinator for ski athletes, [...]
Language Arts At this point in the year, we have made our way through the entire alphabet. We continue to study about letter sounds, but now it is about constant review. We are blending sounds together to both read and write words. We are also focusing on hearing the vowel sounds in words. I [...]
Language Arts At this point in the year, we have made our way through the entire alphabet. We continue to study about letter sounds, but now it is about constant review. We are blending sounds together to both read and write words. We are also focusing on hearing the vowel sounds in words. I [...]
Hi all, Wow, what a cold week. Don't recall consistent negative double digits ever. While I know it is supposed to warm up, please make sure your children are dressed appropriately; we have students showing up in shorts and t-shirts, particularly in middle school. Not really acceptable since they are outside everyday. Friday is the [...]
Expedition Express FIRE and ICE: Our Fall expedition is in its final stages. We have one last project to complete on the Major Players in Truckee's History. We will kick-off this mini-research report/historical narrative next week on January 22. Students will choose a historical figure on Truckee's historical timeline and complete research related to that [...]
Hi all, Wonderful break for all I hope. Kids seem enthusiastic to be back. Campus looks quite different will all the snow; please make sure your children are dressed appropriately. ** Looking for a parent representative for Measure A. Meetings are the second Tuesday of every other month from 3:30-5 pm at either Truckee or [...]
Crew Update 1/7/2013 I hope everyone had a nice relaxing winter break. I spent much of the break skiing down the new snow we received. I was also happy to watch my Oregon Ducks win their bowl game. I hope everyone is feeling rested and rejuvenated, and are ready to dive back into school. [...]
Happy New Year to all! We hope your winter break has been a time of great joy and relaxation. The beautiful, wintry weather has certainly affected our outings in the mountains (as we have learned!). Mrs. Bannon and I have been playing about on the ski slopes, the nordic trails, the skating rinks and enjoying [...]
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School Board Meeting, Monday, Jan 7, 2013, SELS campus M-4, 6-9 pm Agenda attached
Hi all, Winter break coming up, but only after our wonderful Celebration of Learning evening on Thursday. This is your child(ren)'s opportunity to share what they have been working on the past several months and where they are going with their learning. A very important night for the students so please make sure you can [...]
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