Statistics is LOGICAL! 

From Kirsten Reader: In an effort to bring a little more logic to the world of math, leave it to JAM to convince his AP Statistics class pink is really a Christmas color as it clearly represents the flamingos that pull Santa’s sleigh. I mean really, flying reindeer? Not statistically likely.

Middle School Capstone Presentations

All Grade 8 students spend one trimester in a Capstone Tuesday/Thursday flex time. A capstone project centers on investigating a question that ties to an authentic interest of the student. The project culminates with a product and a presentation. Product examples have included: creating a mini documentary, leading a workshop, or writing a poetry book. 

Games, Anyone?

Upper Schoolers in the Design and Innovation elective course are working on constructing an oversized Connect 4 game and Tanagram puzzle pieces utilizing many of the tools in the makerspace including the “old fashioned” jigsaw!

An Apple (or Two or Three) a Day

From the Primary Two teachers, Meredith and Jennifer:

“Primary Two recently tasted seven different apple varieties and recorded impressions on a tasting chart. Students focused on different aspects of each fruit, including: sweetness/tartness, hardness/softness, and dryness/juiciness. The class learned this can be a challenge because not everyone has the same opinion on these things—and many of these ideas are quite relative.  We have been talking a lot about how things are not always exact. This activity helped further develop the childrens’ understanding of this concept.”

They’re “Girls on the Run” (Okay, Maybe Not in These Photos)

Cuteness Overload

Twice weekly there are cookies as a special treat at lunch. This week the entire Lower School was excited to discover gingerbread people waiting for them.