Monday we began a Gold Rush game, a kind of whole-class board game that acts as a role-playing simulation of the California Gold Rush. Ask your child what their team name is, which classmates are on their team, and what they are excited about. They will earn and lose gold nuggets as the game progresses, […]
The students were so disappointed that Chinatown got rained out, as were we. Thanks again to my amazing chaperones–I know last minute changes in schedule have an impact. We will reschedule, I’m thinking May 1, and will confirm once I get that approved. Some awesome photos of exciting work in Cerrito! Homework Math: 4th […]
Conferences coming up on Thursday and Friday Chinatown Tuesday, March 13, next week. Thanks volunteers. Details to come! Expect lots of walking, history, and a yummy lunch. Students will need 10 dollars to cover lunch expenses or a bag lunch. Homework Reading: By the Great Horn Spoon Chapters 7 and 8, End of the Race, […]
Welcome back y’all, I hope there were some restful moments for you over the presidents’ week. We have a few exciting events on the horizon in March: We’re offering a Health & Puberty Parent Ed session on Tuesday, March 6 here on campus at 6:00p with Jennifer Devine, founder of Superstar Health Education (S.H.E.). The […]
What is Civic Engagement at TBS? We hope this comprehensive blog post provides you with that answer! To gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the civic engagement work happening in each classroom, please feel free to reach out to me or to your child’s teachers. Civic engagement can start with noticing how environments, beings, […]
In our final week before the February vacation week, we will finish up MAP tests. Students are delving into the Rancho period of California history, which ran from Mexican independence in 1821 to the Gold Rush. Rancheros ran giant cattles ranches, threw grand fiestas, and a robust trade in beef and cattle products dominated the […]
More awesome photos from Don. Tons more coming from Katy–thank you in advance! What is an average day of school like after two days of bliss on the Sonoma coast reenacting history? Quotidian, perfunctory, jejune, run-of-the-mill…maybe, but that’s the rhythm of fourth and fifth-grade life, and the students are doing great. They are strangely relieved […]
Homework has been the same all week: Reading: keep up with your reading group assignment Ft Ross Journal: 1-2 pages each night. Wednesday prompt: You witness a tragedy at the fort. What happened?! Math: 4th grade has a 2-sided worksheet 5th grade: packet and POW (hard!) Get ready for Fort Ross! Start putting your costume […]
Does that title make you anxious to come in and meet with your role group? We hope so! Thanks to the cooks for breaking the ice today, and making aprons with your excited employees. We want to see all of you a few times over the next few weeks, so please let us know when […]
Many of you know our school’s mission by heart: “Ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world.” That lays out a path to guide our students’ future. We have two vision statements that help us picture aspects of our destination: our Science Vision and our Technology Vision. TBS Vision for Science & Tech Education […]
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