School is a part of life. Knowledge is constructed through play, direct experience, use of resources, and social interaction. Learners are active participants, problem solvers, contributors, and social Read More >>
Archives for December 2019
Persuasive Essay
Our four oldest students participated in a four-session writing short course on persuasive essays. The students read and listened to examples of persuasive writing. They learned how writing is only Read More >>
Testimonial – Jessica Palmer Montena
When our daughter, Maya, graduated from The New School and started attending Nottingham, we knew it would be a transition for her. It was her first experience with public school. Read More >>
The Art of Density & Viscosity
This fall students in seventh & eighth grade participated in a science class that explored density and viscosity. Our class started with viewing a short video on density with water, Read More >>
Poetry Poetry Poetry
The oldest students were part of a poetry unit this fall where they had to study the work of three different poets. Many chose lyricists. They were asked to select Read More >>
History and Lincoln
Students in the upper grades this fall started a unit on the Civil War. Before we delved into this history topic they were asked three questions to respond to Read More >>
Zoo to You
This year we were very fortunate to get a donation of a program called ZOO TO YOU which brings zoo animals and personnel to our school every other month for Read More >>