Posts by KathleenLEW
Language Arts Update: May 2026
Grade 6 (Cilla) Sixth graders are wrapping up two units this month, both of which they began in February. For the first—a story arc map—they chose a fiction novel and identified the Exposition: the early part of the novel that delineates the who, where, and when of the story’s world Following this, they arrived at…
Read MoreArt Update: May 2026
Our 6th-grade students kicked off the semester with printmaking. Next, they embarked on a journey through time, bridging the gap between ancient art history and hands-on craftsmanship with collaborative posters. They navigated the technical complexities of Greek kylix cups in clay, adorning them with intricate glaze patterns and images, followed by the creation of Mesoamerican-inspired…
Read More2026 Commencement Ceremony
Location The Hall at Fauntleroy: 9131 California Ave SW Schedule 5:15 – Students arrive 5:15 – 6:15 – Students change into gowns and take portraits 6:00 – Doors open for guests; Student musicians arrive 6:30 – Ceremony begins 8:00 – 8:30 – Ceremony ends (time will be updated once we know the number of student…
Read MoreLatin Update: May 2026
Grades 6 and 8 (Maripat) One of the things I enjoy most about conferences is watching families’ expressions when their student discusses their strengths and challenges in Latin. Most families have no idea what we’re talking about, but I love hearing students rattle off terms like “ablative of time when” and other terms characteristic of…
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