Posts by Carol LaMotte
8th Grade Rome Trip Part I: Getting there is half the fun!
by Maripat Webber It was very exciting to have the biggest group ever in February 2011 –29 students and six chaperones, half of whom were taking their first Rome excursion. I stand in awe of Petyr Beck and Debbie Ehri, who arrange everything, and lead/guide us all week. Our arrival in Rome was not…
Read More8th Grade Rome Trip Part 2: The sights and sounds of Rome!
We had great weather after that first cloudburst. All the students said the sun nourished their enthusiasm. On the first day, they were great with our guide. Elizabeta quizzed them on the Forum and the Colosseum, and they did us proud; someone had the answer to every question–and often in Latin, no less. 29 kids…
Read MoreWinter Outdoor Education – fun in the snow, rain and ice!
Explorer West Middle School recently completed their multi-week day trips for the Winter Outdoor Education Program. All students attend each trip that departs the school early on Friday mornings and heads to Snoqualmie Pass and returns later that day. The itinerary and destination depend on the grade level and the individual groups. This year the…
Read MoreDow Constantine talks “Sustainability” with Explorer West Students
Each year, The Explorer West school community chooses a sustainability issue to focus on and this year’s theme is, “What makes a society sustainable?” Last Thursday at an Explorer West all-school assembly, Dow Constantine, King County Executive, gave a short presentation on his perspective of this question and then participated in a Q&A. The students’…
Read MoreWarming Up for Winter Outdoor Education
Explorer West Middle School staff and students are preparing for the Winter Outdoor Education (OE) program which includes several Friday trips to The Summit/Snoqualmie Pass recreational areas in January and February. With the leadership of a new OE faculty member, Philip Giammarino, the Winter OE curriculum is evolving to stay closer to the school’s…
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