First Half Day 2024

First Half Day 2024

1 school day left Today was the first of two short half-days that conclude the school year. Everything is done: grades are in, materials are returned, and most students are literally done for the year. So we watched a movie, went outside, ate lunch, and...
Last Friday

Last Friday

3 school days left Today was a fairly relaxed day: with all the grades in and all materials turned in, we pursued other educational opportunities, like critical thinking via chess...
Eighth-Grade Day

Eighth-Grade Day

4 school days left Today was Eighth-Grade Day, in many ways, the highlight of the year. Students played various games, signed shirts, ate pizza, danced, chatted, and had a generally good time as they wound up their middle school...
Field Trip

Field Trip

5 school days left Today was the eighth-grade field trip: I was one of the teachers who stayed behind to keep an eye on the kids who didn’t go on the trip. After lunch, we stayed outside for a few minutes. Tomorrow is Eighth-Grade Day: get ready for some...