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Highland Forest

Twice a year the whole school spends two days camping in Highland Forest. This outdoor adventure provides us with a wonderful way to get to know each other better and Read More >>

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Investigations

Investigations is scheduled every afternoon from 1:30pm until 2:25pm. Most children will say this is the best part of the day, running neck and neck with gym or outdoor play! Read More >>

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Gift Giving

Our last day of school is magical. No other way to describe it. Each child is read a letter which celebrates an accomplishment of the year. The whole school listens. Read More >>

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Industrial Revolution

The older students collaboratively drafted a letter to President Obama voicing their concerns after the garment factory tragedy in Bangladesh. We are waiting for a response… June 1, 2013 Dear Read More >>

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Architecture 101

Paul Otteson, Alaira’s father, came to the New School to share a strangely beautiful student architectural model in balsawood to introduce the underlying structure of a building. The students were Read More >>

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Mystery Guest: Ruth Heller

Ruth Heller gave us so much information about her healthcare workers’ union, 1199SEIU, which we could relate to our study of the industrial revolution. We had great questions and comments Read More >>

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Microscopes

Our nine oldest students are participating in classes on using a microscope and making slides.  To start off this class and after watching a video on the parts of a Read More >>

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Creating a Nature-Classroom Interface

Creating a Nature-Classroom Interface. By Emily Martin  To synthesize their knowledge of biomes, the 3rdgraders at TNS along with the 1st and 2nd graders were involved in a lesson allowing Read More >>