We have painted eggs, learned rabbit facts, enjoyed bunny tales, and dyed eggs.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Happy Easter
We have painted eggs, learned rabbit facts, enjoyed bunny tales, and dyed eggs.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Beyond Disney
We learned many things at the workshops, but were also fortunate to hear Dr. Steven Hughes from the Center for Research on Developmental Education talk about ways to support the development of both cognitive capabilities and the areas of executive function. He places great emphasis on "soft skills'' like self-regulation, social skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in his equation of "success for life," quoting Sir Ken Robinson's The Element, "children need motivation, passion, and purpose."
Dr. Edward Hallowell, child and adult psychiatrist, bestselling author, and leading authority on ADHD shared his wit and wisdom about helping children realize their full potential by developing a connected life. He stressed the importance of planting memories of love to help children develop optimism, resiliency, and problem solving.
Professional development is a wonderful thing. It's inspiration, information, collaboration, and confirmation!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Heartprints
A heartprint is formed
When you do something kind.
Your love touches others,
Leaving heartprints behind.
from Heartprints by P.K.Hallinan
Yesterday in guidance the Lunchers read Heartprints and explored ways to be dependable friends. Then they made their own heartprints to take home. What kind of heartprints will you make in your family, classroom, and world?
When you do something kind.
Your love touches others,
Leaving heartprints behind.
from Heartprints by P.K.Hallinan
Yesterday in guidance the Lunchers read Heartprints and explored ways to be dependable friends. Then they made their own heartprints to take home. What kind of heartprints will you make in your family, classroom, and world?
Friday, March 1, 2013
March is Here!
March is here. Can spring be far behind? Are there "Starry Nights" ahead?
The Lunchers are learning about artists.They have tried painting like Jackson Pollock and Piet Mondrian. They read Drawing With Scissors and made their own Matisse cutouts. They learned that Alexander Calder always had a pliers in his pocket as they experimented with wire to make their own bead sculptures. They have been sorting art cards and can identify portraits, landscapes, still life, and abstract works. They are very exciting about their approaching visit to The National Gallery of Art!
March Calendar:
* Woods Auction is Saturday, March 2. See you there!
* Welcome Emily Mendoza from Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School. Emily will be working as a teacher assistant in all three Montessori classes each Wednesday afternoon.
* Our Art Gallery field trip is Friday, March 8th. The Lunchers will return in time for a late lunch at school.
* Soccer begins Thursday, March 7 for morning children at 12:15 and Friday, March 8 for Owls and Lunchers. All children need shin guards, water bottle and a ball. Parents: Mrs. Carmody needs some volunteers to help escort the Friday group out to the field at 3:00. Coach will arrange parking for you. All other parents should meet their soccer players on the lower field by 3:15.
* March 15 is our celebration for St. Patrick's Day. Please wear green!
* Friday, March 22 we will dye eggs and also have a mini-egg hunt on the playground for an early celebration of Easter.
* Spring break is March 23-April 2.
* Stay tuned! There will be Spring Open Houses TBA for parents of current Woods students. Plan to peek in on Lower School or Upper School and see all the great teaching and learning that takes place here every day.
The Lunchers are learning about artists.They have tried painting like Jackson Pollock and Piet Mondrian. They read Drawing With Scissors and made their own Matisse cutouts. They learned that Alexander Calder always had a pliers in his pocket as they experimented with wire to make their own bead sculptures. They have been sorting art cards and can identify portraits, landscapes, still life, and abstract works. They are very exciting about their approaching visit to The National Gallery of Art!
March Calendar:
* Woods Auction is Saturday, March 2. See you there!
* Welcome Emily Mendoza from Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School. Emily will be working as a teacher assistant in all three Montessori classes each Wednesday afternoon.
* Our Art Gallery field trip is Friday, March 8th. The Lunchers will return in time for a late lunch at school.
* Soccer begins Thursday, March 7 for morning children at 12:15 and Friday, March 8 for Owls and Lunchers. All children need shin guards, water bottle and a ball. Parents: Mrs. Carmody needs some volunteers to help escort the Friday group out to the field at 3:00. Coach will arrange parking for you. All other parents should meet their soccer players on the lower field by 3:15.
* March 15 is our celebration for St. Patrick's Day. Please wear green!
* Friday, March 22 we will dye eggs and also have a mini-egg hunt on the playground for an early celebration of Easter.
* Spring break is March 23-April 2.
* Stay tuned! There will be Spring Open Houses TBA for parents of current Woods students. Plan to peek in on Lower School or Upper School and see all the great teaching and learning that takes place here every day.
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