School News

As part of their Campus Spotlight Newsletter project, 5th graders  interviewed staff and faculty members across campus about their roles, their purpose, and what their work within our school community means to them. This activity connects to the class reading of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, which draws on Chinese mythology and invites readers to consider big questions about fortune, happiness, purpose, and the roles we play in the world around us. This activity highlights our belief that learning extends beyond the classroom and invites learners to see themselves as active members of a larger community. By listening to the stories and perspectives of others, our learners are practicing curiosity, empathy, communication, and the idea that everyone’s work and purpose is valuable.

One of the beginning of year rituals in 4th grade is exploring the history of Plymouth through campus walks. One of the favorite spots for fourth graders to explore is the graveyard, where students have noticed and discussed the gravestones and those who are buried beneath them. Combining history with math and art, students created crayon rubbings of the names and years imprinted on gravestones, which they will discuss further as a group and display in the Fourth Grade classroom windows. 

Our Pre-K classes are practicing the simple and joyful greeting “¡Hola!” through music and movement in Spanish class. As the music played, children danced around the room, and whenever the music stopped, they greeted a friend with a big “¡Hola! and a high five. This playful activity helps children feel comfortable using Spanish while connecting with their friends.

On a recent chilly, rainy fall day, and Little House Pre-K made the most of it in Science class by going on a puddle hunt. They explored puddles on the blacktop and in the roots of the Mary tree, looking closely at water samples to notice the differences in color and clarity. We are looking forward to many more days of science learning through nature exploration.