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Program Update: Language Arts with Lisa and Cilla
Happy Spring from your Language Arts department! 6th Grade: Sixth graders just finished the novel, One Crazy Summer, and are preparing to write a literary analysis essay. Last week they completed an exercise, “Analyzing a quote,” which helped them generate ideas and organize the information they need for a body paragraph. This exercise involves four…
Read MoreProgram Update: Science with Kristin and Virgil
6th Grade: The 6th graders have been exploring what happens to light after it’s been emitted from an object like a lightbulb or the sun. By tracing light’s path, they’re learning that some light can be absorbed and turned into infrared (heat). This is why it is better to wear a light-colored shirt on a…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Social Studies with Daniela
Spotlight on Daniela, 6th grade Social Studies teacher! She led an activity where students created their own writing system and they had a great time. Q: How long have you worked at EW? A: This is my fourth year at EW. Q: What’s your favorite historical topic to teach? A: Even though I don’t teach…
Read MoreProgram Update: English with Cilla and Lisa
Happy New Year from the English department! Book clubs are underway for 7th and 8th grades and it’s a good sign that students are engaged with their texts when other teachers drop by to share that they’re overhearing students discuss English reading outside of class! Occasionally I’m asked why we do book clubs rather than…
Read MoreAthletics Update: April 25, 2023
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. This Week in Sports: Tuesday – 4/25/23 – Tennis match and track practice. Tennis Match vs Billings (D1) @ 22205 56th Ave W. Mountlake Terrace, 98043 Wednesday – 4/26/23 – Ultimate practice. Thursday – 4/27/23 – Tennis match and track practice. Tennis Match vs Eastside Christian (D1) Home @ Hundley/Riverview…
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