FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 17 (7 to 9 Class)

“There are no facts, only interpretations.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche Hope you are having a great weekend.  Please remember to register for the P.E.T. Workshop this Tuesday.  The facilitator, Meike, is highly recommended by our pal Jennifer Lehr. We are organizing child care (details below) this time!  Also, please review the Admin section for information about our upcoming work …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 16

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.  Greetings Community!  We invite you to join us at our Enrollment Information Night this Wednesday.  Please invite your friends!  Thank …

TKG LEARN: What is project work?

At TKG, we take inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.  While it is gaining popularity in pre-schools across the country, it is still an emerging practice in elementary schools.  We invite you to explore…some Questions (and Answers) about Project Work! READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT UnderThreeRoofs   What …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 30

“The highest result of education is tolerance” ― Helen Keller This week at TKG: Last Park Day inspired reflection and growth: Michelle thought it was a prime opportunity to review and reflect on our Bill of Rights.  Her method was to use studio to focus the discussion.  Students were invited …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 19

“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” ― Socrates We have a Parent Meeting next week, February 9th at 10am.  Looking forward to re-connecting! Who are we? Our sprouts are learners who take perspectives, experience empathy and prove time and time again that they can think divergently, or, flexibly. At our …