Field Trip: Hare Krishna Temple
Students will learn about Hinduism and basic beliefs in the Hare Krishna religion. This field trip supports the ancient studies/comparative religion unit.
Parent/Teacher/Student Conference
This is our end of year student-led-conference time. Watch them shine!
Guest Speaker - Eugene Bush, Zen Buddhist Priest
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.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off
Come to the Boardwalk and try some of our award winning chili! We took second place in 2016!
Field Trip: Cabrillo College Library
Students will learn about how to begin a research project as well as how the library is organized.
Back to School Night
Talk with teachers, learn about class details, and see some of your child's work so far!
Guest Speaker - Jordana Adler, Neurofeedback Technician
Jordana will be discussing neuroplasticity and what learning looks like in a teenage brain.
Guest Speaker: Sensai Ikuyo Conant of Watsonville Taiko
Students will learn about Japanese culture and music. Ikuyo will also teach students what it feels like to play Taiko drums.
Parent Orientation Night
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.
Student Orientation Day
Students will gather, catch up, snack, and put together all organizational tools and materials for the year.
Field Trip: Web Of Life Field School
Students will work on cooperative and communicative skills through outdoor games, activities, hikes and a ropes course!
Guest Speaker: Steaphen Fick - Middle Ages Historian and Swordfighter
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.
Field Trip: IMS (Integrated Martial Science)
This field trip will support our self defense unit.
Field Trip: Land of the Medicine Buddha
This field trip will support our 6th graders study of China and Buddhism.
Field Trip: Web of Life
This field trip will consist of hiking, cooperative games, natural science lessons, and a ropes course.
Field Trip: Hare Krishna Temple
This field trip supports the 6th grader's unit on ancient India.