Brisbin Crew News 12.6.11 Design Principle The design principles for December are Solitude and Reflection. Our crew is working on being reminded of the importance of these principles during this crazy month of December Language Arts Our readers have been studying one of three titles: Island of the Blue Dolphins, by O'Dell, Riding Freedom, by [...]
Expedition Express Chatauqua Presentations: Our Living History Museum displaying the people of the Central Pacific Railroad is coming along as planned. Students have chosen a specific person in railroad history and recently completed a Historical Fiction Narrative telling the story of that person. The students will perform their narratives in a Chatauqua format where they [...]
Building Blocks The kindergartners have been busy “On the Job!” with our second case study. Fueled by the field work two weeks ago to the Hardware Department at Home Depot, they have been honing their building skills under the careful guidance of two experts-- Brent (Ethan’s dad) and Jaimie (Cheyanne’s mom). The kindergartners sanded [...]
The SELS Board would like to invite you to attend an upcoming Diversity Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 29th from 5:30-7:00 in Rm M4 about how we can build a more diverse school culture at SELS. We will be having a skype conversation with Alfredo Vergara-Lobo, an expert in cultural competence, about methods to outreach to, [...]
Expedition Express We are well into the 2nd Case Study of our Expedition which takes a closer look at the economic impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad during the late 1800's. Students are reading about the lumber mills and ice production companies that prospered in Truckee once the railroad was complete. My plans to visit the [...]
Brisbin Crew News 11.10.11 Design Principle Our crew is leaning about Service and Compassion this month. Ask your student how he or she can exhibit this very special design principle. Language Arts We will start our new literature circles next week. Our readers will study one of three titles: Island of the Blue Dolphins, [...]
Hi all, Lots of very exciting news and happenings from our school community. Students have been doing a wonderful job of presenting their views on our SIERRA norms at Community Meetings on Friday mornings. Please come by and participate in the meeting and Coffee House (free coffee and snack for parents, plus an opportunity to [...]
Building Blocks (Expedition News) The Bell Crew is having a fantastic time on our current case study, geared towards gaining knowledge about tools and their purposes. Charlie Stein’s grandfather generously built and donated a realistic, yet child-sized, workbench that the students use regularly. Thank you, Grandpa Bob! Our “Construction Zone” is a popular center [...]
Expedition Express Friendly Letters: WOW! Our crew has completed writing a friendly letter to an imaginary family member in China from the viewpoint of a Chinese Railroad worker. I am very impressed to see all the great information your child included in the body of the letter. Question of the Week: What hardships did [...]
Hi all, Just finished a very successful Bear Walk on Monday; thanks to all the parents for their hard work in set-up and stations and to the students for some strong running and walking. Please remember to send in your donations for laps walked. Some info to pass along: November 4, this coming Friday, at [...]
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