Cascadia Latin Conference at Explorer West!
A Day of Fun, Competition, and Achievement Last Saturday, Explorer West hosted the much-anticipated Cascadia Convention, a gathering that brought together students from various schools to engage in a day filled with athletic, creative, and academic competitions. We were excited to host the convention for the second year! Joining us were students from Our Lady…
Read MoreProgram 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: Math Teacher Scott
Q: How long have you worked at EW? A: This is my second year teaching at Explorer West. Q: How long have you been a math teacher? A: I think I have now taught math in the classroom for two years more than a quarter of my age and one more year than my youngest…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Art Teacher Sarah
Q: How long have you taught at Explorer West? A: This year is my 17th year at Explorer West! The time has gone so quickly. In the beginning I had eight mixed-grade afternoon classes per week; now it’s sixteen classes. The art room back then was shared with music, and yes, it was crammed full.…
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