Owls, owls, and more owls! The children have wrapped up their study of these fascinating creatures with presentations of their research. Many questions were answered, such as How far can an owl turn its head? and How do owls hunt?, among other topics that piqued their interest.
Read More2026 is off to a strong and joyful start! We begin each day by tracking the return of the sun and charting the sunset in a graph, making visual the length of the days as we move from the Winter Solstice to the Spring Equinox.
Read MoreOutside the snow is blustery and inside the school is buzzing with the excitement of Shakespeare and winter holidays! Since Thanksgiving the children have been immersed in the world of The Twelfth Night, and are loving this tale of mistaken identity.
Read MoreThis month, our project work was anchored by two exciting field trips around our local community. Early in the month, we visited Mitchell Park in Greenport, where crisp fall weather set the perfect scene for a ferry ride and a few joyful spins on the carousel. The children observed the park’s layout from both the wide green lawn and through the park’s camera obscura.
Read MoreThe first six weeks of school, more or less, are spent establishing guidelines, routines, and rituals, building a sense of community, forming friendships, and otherwise setting up a successful school year. These weeks are essential in making sure that all students feel safe, happy, and supported. From sharing their feelings at our morning meeting to creating our classroom rules, they are learning that they have important contributions to make and that their voices matter. These first weeks are also a time for teachers to get to know the academic, social, and emotional needs of their students. We have been busy assessing each individual child so that we can plan for the year ahead.
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