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Where are they now? Our Class of 2006 are heading off to college…

Maggie Blattel, NYU Wade Clement, Duke Ally Cron-DeVico, USC Johnny Elk, Bard College Ben Gaynor, Indiana University Jack Gerstein, University of Alabama Alex Hayman, University of Puget Sound Avery Hill, St. Louis University Zoe Mooser, Lewis and Clark Jasper Pakshong, St. Andrews (Scotland) Gabe Schuman, Georgetown Gina Segall, Columbia Max Staley, Boston University Elliot Storey, Tufts University Lara Garrison, For the past two years, Lara has been sailing tall ships up and down the West Coast. If you know what Levi Dylan or Reece Sutton have been up to, please email Deirdre@psone.org.

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Save The Date! September

Back to School Picnic, 4–6PM

Make New Friends Day, Youngers Only at 3pm

First Day of School, noon dismissal

18–20

State of the School Nights/Class Meetings

October

Fall Book Fair Festival/Building Dedication

November

Fathers’ Breakfast

PLURALISTIC SCHOOL ONE

Summer 2012

At PS1, we recognize that every child is unique, so we built a school that nurtures individual talents and learning styles. That’s how children become the best versions of themselves. In a school where fitting in is about being yourself.

In This Issue: Page 1

Head’s Column Pages 2–3

Graduation/Moving Up Day Page 4 –5

The Firestarters Pages 6 –7

New Identity New PS1 Board Members Pages 8 –9

Alumni Corner BACK COVER

Mystery Photo Where Are They Now? Save The Date! PS1 Fact The Periscope Volume 22, Number 3

Letter to the Editor

Editors: Deirdre Gainor Doug O’Brien Designer: David Mellen Design PS1 1225 Broadway Santa Monica CA 90404 (310) 394-1313 (310) 395-1093 fax To learn more about our school, visit our website www.psone.org

Note from a PS1 Parent I hope all is well as we near another spectacular year at PS1. I just wanted to once again take a moment to thank you for all your tireless efforts to help mold our children into the well-rounded, caring, compassionate and curious young people they are and have become at PS1. Each year, as we kvell over their delight at PS1 and laugh at their disappointment that school is ending for three months, the stress melts into joy at what a wonderful gift it is we realize we have given to them (and which they will be reminded of constantly in our old age). Andrew Lippman

I am convinced that our country needs a new way of looking at elementary education. The system is broken… not because of a dearth of talented, conscientious, and committed educators but because our schools are not organized to help produce a 21st Century working society that brings out the best in every individual. I was interviewed this summer for a half hour show called Midday Sunday which was broadcast on Fox News Channel 11 on July 29th. I was excited to have a forum for extending the conversation about the goals, purpose, and practice of elementary education, and also nervous because I had no idea where the interview might go. I prepared a bullet point list of elements I wanted to include in my responses. The interviewer and host, Tony Valdez, is opposed to pre-processed rehearsed shows on the airwaves. He asked me, “What’s all that for? I have no notes and neither should you. You won’t need them.” He believes in spontaneity, and he was right. He had spent time on our website and was particularly taken by my quote, “It’s not how smart you are; it’s how you are smart.” That, along with our core values of Competence, Confidence, and Connection, became the cornerstones of our conversation.

Head's Column

We talked about:

— from socio-economic, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, and • Pluralism learning perspectives; and valuing every child in school for his or her • Recognizing unique strengths; catching children doing something right; • The essence of PS1 “where fitting in is about being yourself;” three part life cycle of i. Engagement; ii. Performance • The and Achievement; and iii. Success and Fulfillment — and why

engagement and the building of a foundation for lifelong learning should be the focus of elementary school;

The model of having the teacher as “Sage on the Stage” doesn’t • work in the age of computers where information is immediately

“ It’s not how smart you are; it’s how you are smart.”

available at our and our students’ fingertips. Teachers are now only one of many experts. It is what you do with facts and information — the interaction, exchange, personal relationships, and connection components that need to be at the center of the educational process. “Experts” abound; it is critical and logical thinking, media literacy, astute observation, and personal reflec- tion that are so crucial to the educational process;

guaranteed societal failure of a system that emphasizes • The standardized test scores as a sole measure of success.

Measuring success for students, teachers, and schools based on test scores leads to widespread cheating and extraordinary failure (read Freakonomics by Stephen Levitt). I ask why it should even be possible for you to think of yourself as a failure when you are only eight years old? We know children learn in different ways, at different rates, at different times, so why do we set prescriptive achievement stages that ALL must measure up to?;

and sustaining an inclusive community in a school of • Creating students, teachers, and families and having more than 1000

people attend the recent 40th Anniversary celebration of our elementary school;

placement of PS1 graduates into a wide range of middle • The schools depending on their own particular learning style; organization of our school — two teachers in a classroom, • The integrated curriculum, multi-age class groupings, the empower

ment of children, parents as partners in education; etc.

I enjoyed the experience. Why was I chosen for a half hour television interview? I guess our school’s clearly articulated core beliefs and practice and long term proven track record count for something. I look forward to having more opportunities to put PS1 on our nation’s educational map. It’s only just begun. I fervently believe that we can and should be an urban elementary school model for the United States.

Go to the website (www.psone.org) to watch Joel’s interview.

Joel Pelcyger, Head of School

We encourage our readers to send in their thoughts, opinions and ideas to Deirdre@psone.org

2012 Graduation

Everything Joel said about each grad couldn’t possibly fit on these pages — here are excerpts from his speeches to them… Thomas Mansfield, on to Monkton Combe Junior School (UK) Spend any time with you and one feels calm, comfortable, relaxed, and centered. You have a brilliant sense of humor, underdone and as appropriate for adults as it is for your peers. You are always a convincing spokesman for a good cause or belief, an intellectual without being stuffy, arrogant, or self-absorbed. You are a natural leader.

Excerpt from Joel’s Opening Remarks at PS1’s 2012 Graduation…

“My passion for running an elementary school comes from seeing kids learn how to learn, bask in the glory of their accomplishments, and ready themselves to leave with brimming confidence to take on all the challenges that life may throw their way. All of these pieces come together in this group of graduates. They have truly demonstrated the PS1 way “where fitting in is about being yourself.” They take good care of each other and it would surprise me if many of them didn’t stay friends for many, many years to come. We wish them all well, and thank them publicly for brightening up our school.”

Liam Douglass, on to Harvard-Westlake You lead by example, on and off the field. You are witty and gregarious, responsible and conscientious, proud and dedicated to doing your very best. Your physical presence is commanding; your inner soul exceeds that many times over. Gardner Gaghan, on to Crossroads School There is a spark, a flame that burns within you Gardner. Our job as educators is to keep the flame alive. To do less is to do a disservice to humanity because I am confident that you have a huge contribution to make to society. Sadie Abraham, on to Brentwood School You were a part of my elective club this year, the title of which was “If I Could Change the World.” Based on your participation, talent, and personality, I am confident that the first word someday will be able to be changed to ‘how’ and ‘when’ Sadie Abraham will indeed change the world!

for her dedication to the school. We look forward to many more years of “Abbieisms”! The program culminated in Beatles songs performed by the clusters along with an opportunity for the whole community to sing the new PS1 School Song written to celebrate our 40th anniversary. It was a spectacular way to end the school year!

Gemma Brand-Wolf, on to Archer School No day goes by without your saying “hi” to me. You are positive, warm, determined, fair, supportive, enthusiastic, passionate, and responsible. Your emotional maturity and focus are striking for your age. You are a leader on our campus and reach out every day to younger children who look up to you with reverence.

Moving Up Day

PS1 has honored every student on the last day of the year for the last forty years. Using words written by their fellow classmates, their teachers recognized, with rich anecdotes and powerful adjectives, the unique and compelling nature of each child. This year we also honored one special individual who has been a major force in shaping PS1 for the last thirty eight years. Joel presented a special book of memories to Abbie Perttula and thanked her

Matthew Tovar, on to Palms Middle School Sweet and generous, kind and humble, you work hard at everything you do. From the ball field to the classroom, you are a fine example of what can be accomplished when you apply yourself, pay attention to the details and to the task at hand.

Aaron Dinkin, on to Crossroads School You are persistent, unpretentious, eager, helpful, athletic, earnest, community-minded, and sincere. You spend summers at a sleep-away camp in your Dad’s native Wisconsin and have grown to be a respected leader among your peers there as well. You’re like your Dad; you are a mensch. Maeve Enright, on to Windward School Maeve, you are well-rounded, thoughtful, and comfortable in your own skin, well-organized, well-adjusted, direct, compassionate, diligent, and fun-loving. You are helpful, considerate, insightful, calm, genuine, and competent. You came to PS1 very happy on your first day seven years ago. That has defined your disposition, outlook, and orientation every day since. Harry Garvey, on to Hardvard-Westlake If not for the accident of birth, Einstein could have played you, Harry, in a play. A scientist/philosopher/ contemplative being/avid reader, you have explored things from angles different from the rest of us. And then we learned from you the error of our ways. In your early years at PS1, you were less patient with us; you have become far more understanding of our shortcomings. Here is at least one significant difference between you and Einstein: You are a much better student who will be far more successful in your school experience than he apparently ever was. All academic challenges fascinate you. You are a student of life. Will Gaynor, on to Brentwood School Will, you think of others first before yourself. You are one of the most sensitive and empathetic people I know. This makes you a trusted and loyal friend. Your smile is infectious. You are kind, compassionate, extremely considerate, decent, supportive, industrious, and earnest. There is a gentleness and playfulness about you that really stands out.

Lucas Haimes, on to Milken School Poised beyond your years, you are a welcoming presence. You take a keen interest in others, in many different subject matters, and in the world around you. ‘Jokester’ and serious student — you combine the best qualities of both in your energetic, enthusiastic, forthright personality. Julia Hallin-Russo, on to Archer School I spell goodness J-U-L-I-A. Everything that you do, you do well with care and sensitivity and without fanfare. You are kind, thoughtful, sincere, comfortable, and gentle. Though an only child in your own family, you are the perfect older sister to many on our campus – everyone recognizes this! You are supportive, make friends easily, and are a sponge for learning. Pallas Hamer-Nagle, on to Animo Westside Charter Middle School Pallas, you are a firm and notable leader on our campus. You lead by example, without fanfare and without calling attention to yourself. You possess an inner presence, an apparent calm that seems to transmit itself to others to make us more comfortable in the world. You calm others when a stabilizing voice is needed to explain the rightness of a course. Evan Karsian, on to City School You are an old soul, seem to take so much in stride, and have a good explanation for why things are the way they are. You have always been a leader and true friend among your peers. When you talk, people listen. It makes sense that you will be going to a new school. In you, they get a staff member in a child’s body — the wisdom of a keen adult and the perspective of a knowing child. Lukas Mitchell, on to Crossroads School Academically proficient, serious, intellectually committed and curious, athletically gifted, terrific sense of humor — Lukas, you are the full package. As with everything else with your learning curve, you have learned your lessons well. Your innate curiosity and abilities will take you far; I am confident you will never have any problem with school performance or on the athletic field. Shannon Munn, on to Crossroads School You are a school leader. You are thoughtful, delightful, kind, cooperative, diligent, considerate, responsible, and unassuming. You work hard, and see tasks through to completion. You are a good student and a big sister to everyone on campus. Camille Riopelle, on to Brentwood School If I had to describe you in just one word, it would be “poised”. To list subject areas in which you excel and really stand out would then ignore subjects in which you are merely outstanding. You can succeed in anything you set your mind to and, with any luck, these choices will remain varied and diverse as there are so many areas that deserve your attention. Jamie Solomon, on to Wildwood School Student teacher supreme. Practical idealist. Ideally practical. I and all of us at PS1 learn from you, Jamie, every day. Steady, accomplished, reasonable, determined, playful, happy, well-balanced, conscientious, delightful, highly skilled, self-possessed, and humble — these are all adjectives that come to mind to describe you. Ande Versic, on to Wildwood School Ande, you have a strong sense of right and wrong. You are tenacious about the things that are most meaningful to you. You are a voracious reader. In your case, your love for, immersion in, and knowledge of the world of technology is paramount. You became the acknowledged leader of our elective together and learned to hold sway with respect, consideration, patience, understanding, and an ability to teach us all.

The Firestarters

We all agree with William Butler Yeats: “Education should not be filling a pail, but lighting a fire.” So we asked PS1 teachers to answer the following question…

When every child is unique, how do you light a fire in a classroom that reaches the many instead of the few?

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New Identity

The PS1 Pluralistic Tree now graces our new buildings for everyone to see. You’ll notice that PS1 has shed its number sign in keeping with our true essence of not ranking our students but celebrating each and every one for who they really are. With our new buildings and our new logo, we are positioned more than ever to sing from the rooftop that PS1 Pluralistic School is a leader in elementary education empowering children to be their best selves in a school where fitting in is about being yourself. So many people have supported this building project; parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, and friends. It could have never happened without their generosity. If you haven’t yet joined the ranks and supported this amazing project, contact Katrina Christensen at katrina@psone.org or (310) 394-1313 x109. Contribute and give whatever you can. Every dollar counts! Help us finish the dream — a comprehensive, unified campus!

It could be easily said that as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for PS1, I’m being handed over an “embarrassment of riches”: a new building which turns our school grounds into a full-fledged campus; an endowment that is healthy; a balance sheet that has little debt; and a vibrant school community that is engaged, passionate and eager to maintain our pluralistic philosophy. It would be very easy to relax next year and watch the paint dry (literally)... However, as the new Chair with five new incoming Board Members, we plan to do just the opposite. The opportunities in front of us are too big. This is the time to capitalize on what could be the most important chapter in the school’s history. We have the responsibility of completing a Capital Campaign that will be finished just as strong as it started. We have the responsibility to continue the tradition of one hundred percent participation in Annual Giving so that we maintain our diverse community. And finally, it is our responsibility to articulate a thoughtful and long lasting strategic vision for the school. It is a very exciting time for all of us on the Board and for me... well, it kind of feels like the first day of school all over again.

Matthew Schwab

New PS1 Board Members

Mark Emtiaz

Glenn Rosen

Maria Smith

Kerri Speck

Michael Tatum

Mark is the owner/

Glenn is an attorney

Maria Smith and her

Kerri Speck and her

Michael is a general

founder and Manag-

working in Century City

husband, Kevin, have

husband, Paul Marks,

contractor and an owner/

ing Member of Pacific

whose practice involves

three children: Millie

have three children: PS1

operator of his own

World Holdings LLC, a

insurance coverage

(16), a PS1 alumna, PS1

student Maggie (10),

multi-family apartment

company in Los Angeles,

and bad faith litigation.

student Charlotte (10),

and future PS1 students

investment business.

with interests in drug

Glenn and his wife, Hilary,

and future PS1 student

Esmé (3) and Severin (1).

He and his wife, Jenny,

discovery, offshore

have two daughters

Owen (3). She is an R.N.

Kerri has been a member

have three children:

vessels, and real estate.

attending PS1: Olivia (9)

who has been on the

of the Parent Guild

PS1 students Dylan

Mark holds an MBA

and Jessica (6). Since

Parent Guild Executive

Board, the Outreach

(9), Will (6), and future

from USC and a Master

joining the PS1 family,

Board, an Auction Chair

Committee, and has

PS1 student Violet (3).

of Public Health from

both Glenn and Hilary

and an active member

also assisted in multiple

Michael has been a

UCLA. He is a black belt

have been very active

of the Fundraising

fundraising efforts, in-

member of the Building

ranked in the martial art

in helping the school.

Committee and the

cluding membership on

& Grounds Committee

of Jujutsu. Mark and his

Glenn is a member of

Outreach Committee.

the Capital Campaign,

and has assisted in

wife, Elizabeth Freitas,

the Building & Grounds

the school’s fundraising

multiple small building

have one daughter at

Committee and the Stra-

initiative for the new

projects for various

PS1, Amanda (8). Mark is

tegic Vision Committee.

construction. Kerri is a

school events, as well as

Chair of the Strategic

California-licensed lawyer

participating in Fathers’

Vision Committee at PS1.

and the owner of a real

Breakfast for the past

estate brokerage company.

few years.

Some of the Alumni Students and Faculty spotted at the 40th celebrationâ&#x20AC;Ś Abigail & Bud Kuhns

David Jacobs

Justin Ciccone

Reece Robinov

Alana Champion

Diana Conovitz

Kalia & Olivia Bornstein

Rita Pisegna

Alia Becker

Dylan Vecchione

Kathryn Palmer

Robert Munn

Alissa Rodriguez

Emily Gasster

Kelly Riopelle

Roderick Henley

Amanda Reymer

Essie Horwitz

Leslie & Robin Dinkin

Rudy Frayre

Annie Killefer

Gavin Abraham

Leslie Pruce

Sam & Ben Gaynor

Ari Golin

Griffin Harris

Liam Stevens

Sam & Wade Clement

Ariel Jake & Isaac Fenster

Halle Jacobs

Louis Waldman

Scott Tamaki

Avery & Keith Hill

Hanna Gratch

Makai Andrews

Scott Samuel

Ben Madley

Ian Watts

Mason Allport

Sherry Ellms

Brandon Bogajewicz

James Werner

Max Staley

Sophia Aaron

Caris Yeoman

Jasper Merlis

Mel Suhd

Steven Brown

Caroline & Ian Watts

Jessica Elliot

Michael & James Larson

Tia Greenfield

Celeste Marvin String

Jody Donnelly

Millie and Maddie Stedman

Trevor Nevell

Clyde Mulroney

Joey Wilson

Nicholas Henry

Tristan DeVito

Coltrane Marcus

Jon Sheldon

Nicole Hart

Yasmine Ghodsi

Cruz Avendano Dreyfuss

Jonah & Justin Eatman

Oliver Curry

Danny & Matthew Barreira

Jordan Bitterman-Jace

Rachel Seplow

Danny Levene

Josh Perttula

Reanna Wauer

40 40 40 Our 40th Anniversary Celebration was AMAZING! Not only did we have a thousand of our closest friends and family to share this historic milestone with, but we also unveiled our new logo to kick off a new chapter in our history. You can read more about our new identity elsewhere, but for now just enjoy these photos of our historic milestone celebration!

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1225 Broadway Santa Monica CA 90404

The main entrance of our new building opens onto Broadway. Update your records now! Our new address is:

1225 Broadway Santa Monica CA 90404

Mystery Photo Do you hold the key to identifying this PS1 alum? Please email Deirdre@psone.org.

Where are they now? Our Class of 2006 are heading off to college…

Come by and see us!

Save The Date! September

Back to School Picnic, 4–6PM

Make New Friends Day, Youngers Only at 3pm

First Day of School, noon dismissal

18–20

State of the School Nights/Class Meetings

October

Fall Book Fair Festival/Building Dedication

November

Fathers’ Breakfast

PLURALISTIC SCHOOL ONE

Summer 2012