Classroom News We continue to start each day with Morning Meeting where we greet each other and share important news. We usually do a morning message, which is one place we discuss parts of words, spelling, and writing rules. Last month we began combining the 1st graders and Kindergarteners for Morning Meeting on Tuesdays and [...]
Expedition News: Building Blocks As the year 2011 comes to an end, so does the Kindergartners' first expedition, “Building Community”. They have come a tremendous way with...mastering carpentry skills and creating a supportive learning community in the Bell Crew. Additionally, they have gained understanding of the importance of giving to their school community. Throughout the expedition, your children [...]
Hi all, Many thanks for the huge participation at our Gratitude Dinner; the event highlighted our wonderful community of families and staff. A big thank you to the PTC for organizing, renting the equipment, and taking care of set-up/clean-up – great job. A big thanks as well to Jenna Shropshire, her father, and Katie Pruski [...]
Brisbin Crew News 12.6.11 Design Principle The design principles for December are Solitude and Reflection. Our crew is working on being reminded of the importance of these principles during this crazy month of December Language Arts Our readers have been studying one of three titles: Island of the Blue Dolphins, by O'Dell, Riding Freedom, by [...]
Expedition Express Chatauqua Presentations: Our Living History Museum displaying the people of the Central Pacific Railroad is coming along as planned. Students have chosen a specific person in railroad history and recently completed a Historical Fiction Narrative telling the story of that person. The students will perform their narratives in a Chatauqua format where they [...]
Building Blocks The kindergartners have been busy “On the Job!” with our second case study. Fueled by the field work two weeks ago to the Hardware Department at Home Depot, they have been honing their building skills under the careful guidance of two experts-- Brent (Ethan’s dad) and Jaimie (Cheyanne’s mom). The kindergartners sanded [...]
The SELS Board would like to invite you to attend an upcoming Diversity Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 29th from 5:30-7:00 in Rm M4 about how we can build a more diverse school culture at SELS. We will be having a skype conversation with Alfredo Vergara-Lobo, an expert in cultural competence, about methods to outreach to, [...]
Expedition Express We are well into the 2nd Case Study of our Expedition which takes a closer look at the economic impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad during the late 1800's. Students are reading about the lumber mills and ice production companies that prospered in Truckee once the railroad was complete. My plans to visit the [...]
Brisbin Crew News 11.10.11 Design Principle Our crew is leaning about Service and Compassion this month. Ask your student how he or she can exhibit this very special design principle. Language Arts We will start our new literature circles next week. Our readers will study one of three titles: Island of the Blue Dolphins, [...]
Hi all, Lots of very exciting news and happenings from our school community. Students have been doing a wonderful job of presenting their views on our SIERRA norms at Community Meetings on Friday mornings. Please come by and participate in the meeting and Coffee House (free coffee and snack for parents, plus an opportunity to [...]
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