Posts by Dawn Fornear
Program Update: Latin with Maripat and Cilla
6th Grade: Maripat The 6th grade’s energy and enthusiasm is phenomenal! Students are becoming quite involved and invested in the lives of Suburani’s characters; They want to scold Faustus for how much wine (vinum) he imbibes (bibo, bibere), and are delighted by the parrot’s (psittacus) timely squawks of “Tu es mendax! Tu es mendax!” (consult…
Read MoreProgram Update: Math with Scott and Virgil
6th Grade-Scott We are thinking mathematically every day, and students have made some intriguing connections and a few valuable discoveries. We have completed an introductory unit in which the many mathematical backgrounds that got students thus far have been reviewed and often challenged to be sure that the things we are doing mathematically – the…
Read MoreGrandparents and Special Friends Day: Strengthening the Fabric of Our Community
Fall is a season of transformation and renewal. At EW, we are channeling this seasonal energy into fortifying the relationships that are the foundation of our community, and we are committed to nurturing these bonds through various community events. Last week, we celebrated the joys of community and friendship at our annual Fall Dance, packed…
Read MoreProgram Update: PE with Terra
In PE, we started out the school year with volleyball and are now playing speedball. At the end of each unit, the students do a peer assessment on the skills of the sport, and I also give them their P.A.C.E. feedback for that unit. The overall goal of PE is to provide opportunities for the…
Read MoreProgram Update: English with Cilla and Lisa
Sixth Grade In September, 6th graders created a virtual bookshelf. We listed and discussed books we love and, through the process, became a community of readers. Students reminisced about picture books, chapter books, and series books. They had many favorites in common, among them the Warriors series, Wings of Fire, Harry Potter, and the books…
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