Posts by Caroline Close
Music Class Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 ā October 15, Beaches Campus students have been immersed in Hispanic culture across multiple disciplines (art, music, dance, library and, of course, Spanish). Sarah Hartley, Beaches Campus music teacher, is highlighting Hispanic songs in her curriculum this month. Students are learning āEl FlorĆ³n,ā a Spanish singing…
Read MoreKindergarten Thanksgiving Performance
A long-standing tradition on the St. Markās Campus, Kindergarten students will present āThe First Thanksgivingā on Friday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m., on stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Students will dress as turkeys, pilgrims, and Indians, recite lines of poems, and perform adorable and hilarious songs. Please save the date! Friday, November 17 9:00…
Read MoreNew Pre-K Curriculum Builds Foundation to Literacy Success
āABC is easy as 123!ā Or, is it?Ā Blending and segmenting complex or unfamiliar words in reading is second nature for adults. For example, while exploring Hawaii, Carley Baggs, Pre-Primary Director, pronounced ‘HaleakalÄ National Park’ by breaking it down into chunks or syllables (huh-lay-aa-kuh-laa). For Pre-K students, however, manipulating the parts of words is…
Read MoreBook Fair (October 25)
Please save the date for the Scholastic Book Fair on St. Mark’s Campus (Lori Schiavone Commons). Friday, October 25 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Additional Book Fair InformationĀ Volunteer opportunities Student shopping times Sign up for eWallet and pre-load money into your child’s account!
Read MoreFall Festival
Friday, November 3, 2023 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Berg Field Pony Rides, Pizza Food Truck, Burger + Hot Dog Food Truck, Frozen Treats, Bounce House, Slide, Obstacle Course, Football Toss, Balloon Artists, Games, Crafts, Sack RacesĀ + Most Creative Pumpkin Contest To Win $100 Willie’s Gift Card.
Read MoreFall Break
Wednesday, October 11 ELP- Grade 5 – 12:00 p.m. early dismissal (Faculty Professional Development) The Extended Day Program (EDP) is open. For students who do not usually attend EDP, drop-in requests are due 24 hours in advance and are based on space availability. Please contact Betsy Porter @[email protected]. Thursday, October 12 – Friday, October 13…
Read MoreVeterans Day Chapel (November 11)
Monday, November 11 8:25 a.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church All families are invited to join kindergarten – fifth grade students during a special chapel honoring veterans and current military personnel. Commander Doug Hale, US Navy (ret) will speak to students about his experience serving nearly 22 years in the military. Along with a special…
Read MoreVision Screening
Students in Pre-K 3 through grade 5 will take part in a brief vision screening on September 21. This free service is provided by Vision is Priceless. Parents will receive the results of the screening only if further action is recommended.
Read MoreBook Character Parade (Grades 1-5, October 25)
Friday, October 25 Grades 1-5 9:00 a.m.Ā The Quad Students are invited to dress as their favorite book characters to celebrate this year’s Book Fair. Grades 1 – 5Ā will parade around the Quad in the grassy area by the music and art classrooms. Younger students will enjoy being spectators and parents are welcome to…
Read MoreFall Costume Parade (ELP 1 – K, October 31)
When: Thursday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. What: Kindergarten students will lead students in a costume parade around Berg Field to showcase their costumes with parents and older students.Ā Who: ELP 1 – Kindergarten students and their families ELP Parents:Ā Please send your child to school in costume and plan to walk with…
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