Students will learn about Zen by enjoying walking and sitting meditation. A short Dharma Talk will complete the lesson. Gene will also discuss India, China, and Buddhism in general, in support of the 6th grade ancient studies curriculum.

Come to the Boardwalk and try some of our award winning chili! We took second place in 2016!

Come out to the Rummage Sale! We’ll be on Soquel next to the Ugly Mug!

Students will learn about how to begin a research project as well as how the library is organized.

Talk with teachers, learn about class details, and see some of your child's work so far! 

Jordana will be discussing neuroplasticity and what learning looks like in a teenage brain.

Students will learn about Japanese culture and music. Ikuyo will also teach students what it feels like to play Taiko drums.

Rebecca, Rob and teachers will welcome parents back as well as familiarize everyone with school events, the school/home connection, and other important topics for the year.

Students will gather, catch up, snack, and put together all organizational tools and materials for the year.

Students will work on cooperative and communicative skills through outdoor games, activities, hikes and a ropes course!

This guest Speaker will support the 7th grade unit on the Middle Ages. Steaphan will lecture on knighthood and discuss the history of swordsmanship. Students will be able to handle real swords and armour as well as work with wooden swords to learn more about this age old art.

This field trip will support our self defense unit.

This field trip will support our 6th graders study of China and Buddhism. 

This field trip will consist of hiking, cooperative games, natural science lessons, and a ropes course. 

This field trip supports the 6th grader's unit on ancient India.