Our children, our students, live in a world that has developed all kinds of media and ways to transmit information, disinformation, ideas, and images. They hear the media, adults, other peers talking about events and opinions as they move through their days. Some of these ideas are exciting and innovative, others are darker and disturbing. Read More >>
Syracuse Stage’s Mary Poppins
The whole school went to see Syracuse Stage’s production of Mary Poppins yesterday. What an extraordinary production is was – full of magic and marvels. The acting, singing and dancing was terrific. We were spellbound. Below is a picture of the set that was transformed effortlessly into living rooms, rooftops, banks and parks. Quite extraordinary. Read More >>
Vanessa Johnson, Mystery Guest
Our storytelling unit has begun! The gifted Vanessa Johnson kicked it off as our fifth mystery guest. She started her presentation with a clever interaction between herself and three future generations, played by our own Glady, Frannie and Lola! Artfully she demonstrated how stories are passed on from one generation to another and how we Read More >>
Rock Art
Rock Art Students transformed rocks into animals using acrylics
Giant Steps by John Coltrane
The children listened to John Coltrane’s Giant Steps and were asked to paint what the music made them think of. We then read Chris Raschka’s book of the same title. As they painted children shared their visions: Giant Steps made me think of:Marina: the ocean and how it is so active. Maia: the wind is Read More >>
Music with Ken
For many years Ken Hynson, Zerbie’s Step-Dad, has volunteered once a week to come and sing with the children. Each week he alternates singing with the younger and older students. Children learn the lyrics of songs appropriate to each age group. We have loved singing Puff the Magic Dragon, My Mother Gave Me a Nickel, Read More >>