Education Program
Program Update: Music with Kali
Mark your calendars! Spring Arts Night will be here before you know it. The music department’s final performance of the year will be on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Chief Sealth International High School. We request that students arrive at 6:15 p.m. Keep an eye out for the Spring Arts Night informational letter at…
Read MoreProgram Update: Drama with Tara
The second half of the year is abuzz with production energy in the drama room! This week the 7th graders are preparing their One Act Play festival. Performances will be on Thursday (3/7) at 6:00 p.m. 7th grade students should arrive by 5:15 p.m. Lisa is hosting causal connection time with tea for families in…
Read MoreProgram Update: Social Studies with Daniela and Tim
6th Grade: Since winter break students in sixth grade have been learning about the geography of the Middle East, about the origins of agriculture, and how farming radically transformed human society. This week we are taking a break from this to celebrate Black History Month. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities, presentations,…
Read MoreProgram Update: Latin with Cilla and Maripat
6th Grade: The 6th grade is finishing up Chapter 4 in Suburani, “dei” (The gods). They have read Latin stories titled “saxum” (A Stone), “Vestalia”, “omina” (Omens), and “dona” (gifts), eachof which touches on religious practices in Rome. Articles in the chapter describe the advent of Christianity in Rome, the goddess Vesta, the Roman State…
Read MoreProgram Update: Math with Scott and Virgil
6th – Sixth graders have really been digging into ratios and rates (arguably the most important and useful conceptual understanding that middle schoolers can develop and deepen). Using number sense, double number lines, and tables to make mathematical comparisons and determine equivalencies, we began by scaling up recipe batches, paint mixes, and drink flavor strengths…
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