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Seventh Grade collaborative skeleton
Seventh grade science students learned about human anatomy and the skeletal system in the spring....
Honing the laser cutter skills
The laser cutter....it's not just for cookies anymore. Well, actually it has been used on cookies...
Garden Party for Ja’Daiza Johnson
As a festive thank you and send off to our Commons Educator, Ja'Daiza Johnson, an informal garden...
Commons Speaker Series — #9 Fake News vs. Journalism
On May 31st, Harley hosted "Fake News vs. Journalism” as part of our Commons Speaker Series. The...
Growing Spaces Community Day
Growing Spaces Community Day, May 20th Commons Educator Ja'Daiza Johnson and Commons Director Seth...
Commons Speaker Series # 8 — Dr. Joel Pasternack
The April Commons Speaker Series featured Dr. Joel Pasternack taking a close and careful look at...
In Their Own Words
“A third-grader once came to me to ask for the recipe for spinach casserole so his mom could make it at home.”
“Even the kindergartners like this.”
Watch Our Community in Action
Why I Teach at Harley: Marlene Heuer
Listen to Marlene Heuer speak about her experience at Harley.
Grade 3: Harlic Garlic Project
One annual tradition that ties Grade 3 students to the Microfarm is Harlic Garlic. Each year, Grade 3 students sell the garlic that grown the previous year (and harvested over the summer), and at the end of the fall, they plant another round of garlic for the next class.
Grade 2: Twoville Post Office Project
Among a number of inventive, interactive projects, the Twoville Post Office, begun in 1982, is an annual student favorite. The goal? To give the students an enjoyable way to learn how to read, practice authentic writing, try new things, and hold roles of responsibility.
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