Posts Tagged ‘Head of school’
Note from Barbara: Class Meetings and Restorative Practices
Every other Friday, each section gathers for a class meeting – a new routine we started this fall. Each section’s session is led by a pair of teachers (or staff – I co-lead a 6th grade meeting with Cilla). While the format of our meetings may change a bit from time to time, we generally…
Read MoreTime for a Winter Reset?
Just as we have the opportunity each September for a fresh start, taking a longer break mid-year and then coming back together in January gives us another chance to think about how we want to be and what our goals are. Don’t worry; I’m not going to start talking about New Year’s Resolutions – I…
Read MoreNote from Barbara December 6, 2022
Did you know that many of our weekly faculty meetings include a round of Student Spotlights? Yesterday afternoon, as we often do, we went around the room and shared positive anecdotes about our students. Here are some of the stories that came up: A 6th grader, often pretty quiet, who seamlessly took on a leadership…
Read MoreExplorer West kicks of the 2021-22 school year!
We were excited to welcome new families and see some familiar faces! The school year started September 1st with orientations for each grade. “It was so wonderful to gather together and see our community in person. And the weather couldn’t have been more perfect!” said Head of School, Barbara Frailey. Students played games, re-connected with…
Read MoreA Note from Barbara: Anti-racism at Explorer West
I know you all have been very aware of the work we’ve done this year to adapt to the conditions of COVID-19, to continue providing the highest-quality school experience, safely, to our students. But as we near the end of this extraordinary year, I want to make visible some of the work our faculty, staff,…
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