Posts Tagged ‘outdoor education’
Science News: Solar Eclipse!
Science News: Get ready for the Saturday, October 14 solar eclipse! Although our October weather is somewhat unpredictable, there is still a real chance we’ll see the partial annular eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth here in Washington. Things will begin at 8:07 a.m., reach the maximum at 9:20 a.m.,…
Read MoreKicking off 2023 Orientation!
Hello, Explorer Families! Today was a big day! It was great to see current students and families join in the fun as we rolled out the welcome mat for our newest students and their families. Orientation Day is more than just a tour around the school; it’s the start of a fantastic adventure we will…
Read MoreFall Camping Trips at Explorer West
It was exciting to embark on our annual grade-level camping trips this year. Smoke prevented the 7th Grade from visiting Ross Lake, their usual Fall spot. Instead, they spent time on the Olympic Peninsula. Highlights from the 7th graders included the view at Marmot Pass, hiking in the fog, climbing on roots and a log…
Read MoreNote from Barbara: Reflections on Ross Lake
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend three days in the Olympic National Forest (and National Park) last week with a group of Explorer West seventh graders. On a backpacking trip, we get to know each other in different ways. As always, I was so impressed with the students I hiked…
Read MoreProgram Update-Art with Sarah
First Day of Ceramics It’s ceramics season!! Each one of these bags contains 25 pounds of clay. We have 26 bags…how much is that? 650 pounds, and we will use it all! The 6th graders began today with a presentation about the history of ceramics from prehistoric times to the present. We are focusing on…
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