Since we had already celebrated Halloween, last Monday felt more like a regular day, with an extra dash (or two!) of excitement about some extra special after-school plans. Tuesday we took our Temescalians on a field trip to the Regional Botanic Garden. In spite of being a little tired and/or sugared up, they learned a lot about the […]
Please help your child with the routine of bringing home their weekly reflections in their folder on Friday, and returning it on Monday with a note from a grown up. The notes should be specific and encouraging and be addressed to the student. The purpose is to celebrate their learning and goal setting, and to help […]
It was fun spending time with Temescal families surrounded by Redwoods and under a sunny/starry sky. As one parent put it, the class campout was a lovely “antidote to normal life.” Thank you to the parents who organized the event and for everyone who contributed to our feasting. We ended last week with Beach Day and […]
We look forward to seeing you all for the TBS annual K-5 Spring Sing. Call time is 6:40 in the classroom and the performance will begin at 7:00. Temescalians should wear blue! Julianne and Emily been teaching the third grade artists about the technique of painting, pointillism, and they tried it out on card making for Mother’s Day […]
This Thursday night from 6-8 pm is the opening of the 14th Annual Art Show entitled “SPARK* Ideas. Ignite!” There are also gallery hours on Friday (8:30 am-6 pm) and Saturday (10 am-2 pm). Get ready to be inspired and amazed! Big kudos to Julianne and Emily for all of their dedication and guidance of the Temescal […]
The Coyote Hills field trip is happening tomorrow rain or shine, so Temescalians should check the weather that morning and come prepared for it with raincoats, layers, and hats. Don’t forget to pack a lunch, water bottle, and have your child wear comfortable walking shoes for our trek to the Ohlone site. Thank you in […]
Students received their local ecosystem assignment for the 1,000s project and began brainstorming and planning at school. Please remember that they are individual projects, and that family member are welcome to help their Temescalian along the way as they learn more about the bay, grasslands, woodlands, or wetlands in our area. Projects are due to be […]
Our first week back from Winter Break was full of new beginnings and experiences. We welcomed the Temescalians back with… homework! Each week, Temescalians will be given a packet that includes a reading log and a few pieces of work that will reinforce skills and strategies that we have already introduced in class. The reading […]
We returned to school after Thanksgiving break with a bang (as well as lots of “Ooooos” and “Aaaaahs”) by going on a field trip to see the legendary Mummenschanz perform at Zellerbach Hall at Cal! Thank you to our parent volunteers who braved the light rain and elusive bus rides to chaperone for our Berkeley […]
We welcomed back Jesus Sosa, the Mexican folk artist who carves and paints wood with the help of his wife and daughter. Our class enjoyed his demonstration during art studio time last week and then had an opportunity to view and/or buy his work and support this amazing artist and his family. A parent led our Super […]
