Elementary has been busy
Older High School wrapped
learning to rollerblade for our Annual Celebration PE performance. Though practicing something new can be a challenge, this month’s literature focus, Sebastian’s Roller Skates by Joan De Deu Prats, reminds us to get back up when we fall down. In the story, a shy boy named Sebastian wants to learn to rollerskate, but becomes frustrated when learning doesn’t come easy. However, he perseveres, and the self confidence that he gains by mastering a new skill brings him the bravery he needs to try new things in other areas of his life as well. Like Sebastian, we are gaining confidence as our skills improve every day. Annual Celebration, here we come!
Spring offers myriad opportunities to study the plants, seeds, and flowers all around us, but Younger High School has taken this tried-and-true science topic to a whole new level with the addition of microscopes! Students collected samples of flowers, soil, leaves and more from our campus grounds, then examined them up close under a digital microscope. We even photographed the results! Can you match a real world photo with its abstract, close-up view? Younger High School can!
up our science unit on the solar system with a trip to the Museum of Science in Boston! Since April, we’ve been learning about planets, stars, and our galaxy, the Milky Way. Our students were very excited for all the hands-on activities the Museum of Science had to offer, including the planetarium show that journeyed from Earth to the outer edge of our Solar System! After a quick student poll, Saturn was voted the most captivating planet, as our students were awed by the rings and its overall size in comparison to the Earth. Next up in science: gardening and the farm-to-table process. Stay tuned this summer!
As part of the ongoing evolution of our Employment Education program, we are excited to announce the launch of our newest job site, Quirk Auto Parts in Quincy, MA. Since the end of April, Emergence Program have visited Quirk Auto Parts 3 days per week. The warehouse setting allows our students realworld practice in number and word-recognition & matching, as they locate the requested parts to fulfill orders. Working in a busy warehouse environment also hones awareness of traffic safety, especially with so many carts and moving lifts in the aisles. This marks our 23rd community-based job site, and we are proud to continue to offer diverse and meaningful vocational opportunities to all our students.
Whoo-whoo. What’s that sound? Whoo-whoo. Who? It’s the Middle School Division, that’s who! This semester in science we have been learning about birds - their calls, their homes, and where best to spot them. Now that spring has sprung, we have also been looking for the birds we are studying on guided Nature Trail walks during Free Play time. Recently, we have also started building and decorating birdhouses in hopes of housing our fine feathered friends on campus! So fly on over and take a look!
