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7th Grade Quarantine Journal
16
Apr
By: 7th Grade Student - Emilia The Healdsburg School’s MIddle-School students are taking part in a weekly Quarantine Journal Project, launched nationally by the Nueva School, in a Middle-School-teacher collaboration. Students can choose a prompt that is related to their situation, from “Food” to “How I’m Reaching Out to Others.” They are writing reflections, creating [...]
Spring Photo Challenge Project
16
Apr
The past couple of weeks our students and teachers had the opportunity to participate in a weekly Spring Photo Challenge created by the wonderful Flora Skivington, a THS parent. Students and teachers got the chance to capture and share the beauty that Sonoma County has to offer by taking some snaps. This project and challenge allowed [...]
Personal Essay Conferences
27
Mar
Personal Essay Conferences Ms. Walker met with each student independently via zoom to discuss their opinion essays. In the conference, they worked collaboratively to develop writing goals and revise the evidence that they worked on yesterday. Millie chooses to write about her relationship with her brother and the importance of having a supportive sibling.
P.E. with MR. H
27
Mar
P.E. WITH MR H. Mr. H has been keeping the THS Bears fired up to stay physically active and healthy! His videos and messages have been encouraging students to get outside and move as much as possible. Mr. H himself has been seen online sweating to his Peloton workouts and holding some impressive yoga poses. [...]
I SAVED THE WORLD IN MY PAJAMAS
27
Mar
I SAVED THE WORLD IN MY PAJAMAS By Meher | Student Council I saved the world in my pajamas I saved the world in my pajamas Sipping hot cocoa and watching TV I saved the world in my pajamas Staying home, and doing a puzzle, maybe three I saved the world in my pajamas Playing [...]
Musical Jars and the Science of Sound
20
Mar
Musical Jars and the Science of Sound A little about the science of sound: Lower School students were asked to create their own water xylophones using glasses. Small vibrations are made when you hit the glass, this creates sound waves that travel through the water. More water means slower vibrations and a deeper tone. When you hit [...]
“Media is Designed to Influence Thinking and Behavior”
19
Mar
In inquiry, the second-grade class is learning about media. The students had a few introductory lessons on this topic before transitioning to remote learning, The last few days they have been doing some reading about "How advertising works" and "How the brain works." They were then asked to jot down why they think the two go [...]