Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a day to think about all the amazing organizations and people that are making a positive difference in our world and for you to give back…
Historical Halloween is a biographical research project where older elementary students choose a historical figure they’re interested in and extensively research their life and work. They write up their findings, prepare an oral presentation and then dress up as their chosen figure and present what they’ve learned. “For me,” writes Claire Lee, a WyEast 6th…
By: MAC students Abby Johnson & Elana Bean In MAC, we have classes called Creative Expressions. Our C.E. class is called Upcycle, and Caitlin is our teacher. She guides us and helps us make our ideas more useful. In this class, we are taking any form of trash and recycled goods, then turning them into…
Our Free Food Market/Mercado de Alimentos Gratuitos is a low barrier program that offers a free, nutritious supply of fresh produce and pantry staples to anyone needing food assistance. The market is open to all, regardless of income. In partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, we offer this program as a service to our community…
The LCMCS food pantry is our student’s action-oriented response to the social issue of hunger and food insecurity in our local community and statewide. The pantry is a shopping style pantry that is open to all, without an income declaration. You can expect to find fresh produce, shelf-stable milk and non-dairy milks, lots of canned…
At our October assembly, we talked about community, friendship, kindness and bullying. Together we sang Lean On Me. We also introduced the Buddy Bench that was donated to our school by Mario. Who is Mario? The Buddy Bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on the playground. Our bench will be…
The LCMCS Explore Art Holiday Gift and Craft Fair is an annual event that celebrates student and community artists and craftspeople. Featuring a gallery display of artwork, a variety of performances, delicious food, talented vendors, and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to having you join us! Below is a…
Apples in all their varieties are a marker of the fall season. Their interesting history, health benefits and taste were recently explored by some of our youngest and oldest students in our community. It’s an annual tradition in the Sea Otter class to do an apple tasting. We tasted four apples; Ambrosia, Cameo, Golden Delicious,…
Hey Everybody! Get the final touches for your costumes ready for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th! The big Boo Ball Halloween Party is kicking off at 4pm with music & dancing, carved pumpkin contest, carnival game area and so much more. We will be having a spook-tacular time all the way to 8pm! Bring all your people…
By Nayeli Ramirez (MAC Student) Fall Expedition is a time at the beginning of each school year when all MAC (Montessori Adolescent Corp) students work hard, learn new skills, bond together and make new friends. During expedition, we learned how to cook, how to do farm work, and many other things. On the first day…
