Board Meeting, Jan 9 – 6 pm
Board Meeting on Jan 9 at 6 pm in M-3. All are welcome. sels-1-9-17-agenda
Board Meeting on Jan 9 at 6 pm in M-3. All are welcome. sels-1-9-17-agenda
Expedition Express: Redcoats and Rebels The Akers Crew has wrapped up their studies regarding the onset of the American Revolution by completing various tasks centered around the interactions between the Redcoats and Rebels. We Skyped with a Minuteman from Lexington who gave us information on many of the individuals and their roles in the Battle [...]
Expedition Express: Redcoats and Rebels The Brisbin Crew has wrapped up their studies regarding the onset of the American Revolution by completing various tasks centered around the interactions between the Redcoats and Rebels. We Skyped with a Minuteman from Lexington who gave us information on many of the individuals and their roles in the Battle [...]
Expedition Express: Cartographers and Commanders The KidZone Exhibit project is going well. Students are understanding the design principal of success and failure every step of this process, but now that their final product is beginning to take shape, and they are realizing how all of those struggles are paying off. We were very excited to [...]
Expedition Express Building Community is winding down! We are going to be putting our knowledge to the test on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for our big build day! We will be building a play structure to help improve the SELS community. Thank you in advance for all of the parent help on this special day of [...]
Expedition Express FIRE and ICE! This an exciting time for our crew as we put the final touches on our Victorian Holiday Historical Tour presentations and prepare for our tour dates in downtown Truckee. Students have worked hard on researching, writing, and practicing their tour information and will be ready to share their in-depth knowledge [...]
Expedition Name: I Love the Mountains! Case Study #2: Trailblazing! I can use the SIERRA norms to overcome challenges. I can design a realistic goal for myself. Case Study #2: My Sierra Nevada I can identify local mountain peaks. I can describe my connection to the mountains around me. Case Study #3: Weather or Not [...]
New rack cards will be on display at various locations around Truckee / Tahoe outlining favorite activities for children under 10 to discover. Truckee is a great place to visit and there are many things to explore for visitors and locals alike. From hiking to swimming, skiing to snowshoeing, 2nd & 3rd grade students from [...]
Expedition Name: Building STEAM We have started looking at buildings and structures and connecting them to math and art. We went on an architectural walking tour in Sacramento in which students took pictures of buildings and looked for evidence of art and math. Back on campus, students put together Sacramento Architectural Scavenger Hunts for future [...]
Expedition Express Redcoats and Rebels: The Brisbin Crew is exploring events that framed the American Revolution by examining their second case study “The Boston Massacre.” Students have learned about that fateful night when the Redcoats fired upon unarmed Rebels in the town square, Crispus Attucks and the irony behind his fate, and how King George [...]