Posts by Dawn Fornear
Indigenous People’s Day at Explorer West
Monday was a special day at our school as we celebrated Indigenous People’s Day. It’s vital for us to take time to honor and learn about the Indigenous communities we live, work, and learn among. We were fortunate to have Alaina Capoeman and her daughter, Ravena, present at our assembly. Alaina shared some history and personal…
Read MoreProgram Update: Science
7th Grade The seventh graders started the year puzzling over what it means to be alive. They listened to a story about an alien who thought cars were living things, and we explored how cars and other objects exhibit some of the qualities of life but not necessarily all of them. After camping, we started…
Read MoreScience 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 MoreProgram Update: Notes from the Art Room from Sarah
6th Grade The sixth grade begins the year with an accordion book project. Each page demonstrates a different Element of Art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space. Besides the vocabulary, it’s an opportunity to learn about the many types of 2-D art supplies available in the art room; pencil, pen, markers, paint pens,…
Read MoreEquity & Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series
Elevating Conversations on Equity and Inclusion Have you heard about POCIS Seattle’s Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series? This series is all about bringing people together to connect, learn, and engage in topics about equity, inclusion, and racism. The People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS) Seattle’s Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series is an…
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