Friday, January 31, 2014

Big Bang, Wontons, and Fish to Hang!

Universe Under Construction
Students took a field trip back in time to the birth of the universe. 

Learning in Comfort and Style
Pajama Day hits Laurel Creek.

Social Emotional Learning
Kate Klaire helped continue our exploration of name calling.

Happy Lunar New Year!
Sherry, (mother of Lucas) came to make Wontons and fish with us in celebration of Chinese New Year!
 

Creating The Earth's Crust with Salt

Have a comfy, cozy weekend!
Love,
Laurel Creek

Friday, January 24, 2014

Under The Sea

Under The Sea with our Big Buddies
Strawberry Creek shows Laurel kids around their Seascape.

Whole School Assembly 

New News
Laurel Creek catches up on our community news.

January Calendars
Laurel Creekians begin the new year by creating calendars.

Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To
First graders review this concept.

Learning Through Literature
Laurel Creek practices using "Thinking Tracks."

Becoming Comic Characters 
Creekians hit the comic pages by designing stories where they become the main character and make the world a better place in tangible ways.

Density
Creekians learn the concept of density by squashing pieces of white bread and placing in water.

Play Time on the Playscape 
A special treat for Laurel Creek.

Social Emotional Learning
Students are learning how their actions and words affect others through a series of lesson led by Kate Klaire.


Math Choice
A beloved pastime in Laurel Creek

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Comes to Call

Marine Mammals
What does it mean to be a marine mammal?  
Laurel Creek launches our investigation of marine mammals

Appreciations in Action
Creekians practices their "yes, pleases," and "no thank yous" everyday!

Don't be a SQUARE! Be a CUBE!
First graders explore 3D geometric shapes.

What's New With Me?
Laurel Creek shares their weekend news.

Shorebird Nature Center
Creekians take a field trip to ShoreBird Nature Center to learn about Marine Mammals AND have fun at the park.

Yoga Time!
Creekians stretch their bodies and clear their minds.

Fabulous Friday Academic Choice

Reader's Theater
Students practice reading with fluency and expression.


Have a high-flying, free falling, sunshining, smiling weekend!
Love,
Nancy and Cate


Dear Laurel Creek Community,

Over the past year faculty and staff have been working through the accreditation process with the California Association of Independent Schools, and now we are preparing for the Visiting Committee coming to both campuses February 9-12. Learn more about our school and what we discovered at one of these events for adults:
Tuesday Schmoozeday, January 28, 8:30-9:30am, Labyrinth
OR
Wednesday, January 29, 6-7pm, Depot
And please attend the Visiting Committee Adult Reception Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:30-5pm. You can RSVP here.  The Visiting Committee is looking for community involvement in the accreditation. Let’s show our commitment to our school community!
You can read the TBS self-study introduction and Summary to get familiar with the content; for the truly brave (or those with time to kill), here’s the full self study.
Take care,
Zaq Roberts
Associate Head of School/Elementary Division Head