| Kindergarten Travels Back in Time! |
Our kindergarten class is nearing the end of Unit 4: Long Ago & Now, and it has been such a fun and exciting journey through history! Students are learning how life long ago compares to life today by exploring topics like school, homes, toys and games, food, and transportation from the past. The classroom has been filled with curiosity, laughter, and lots of hands-on learning.
One of our favorite experiences was discovering what school was like long ago. Students practiced writing on slates with chalk just like children did in one-room schoolhouses. When learning about homes long ago, students discovered that families often had to build their homes and furniture by hand. To bring this idea to life, students became little builders and constructed log houses using Lincoln Logs. They loved designing their own homes and seeing how houses might have been built in the past.
Students also had a blast exploring toys and games from long ago. They quickly learned that kids in the past didn’t have electronics—so they had to get creative! Our class had so much fun playing with traditional toys like wooden tops, jacks, tiddlywinks, and wooden ball catchers, just like children did many years ago.
One of the most exciting highlights of the unit has been our PBL project about food from long ago. Students learned that families used to grow their own food and make everything from scratch. To experience this firsthand, students made handmade bread and butter! We celebrated their hard work with a special class picnic, where students enjoyed their bread and butter from little metal pails, just like children long ago. It was such a joyful and memorable experience!
This unit has been filled with hands-on activities, creativity, and excitement as our kindergarteners explored what life was like in the past. Learning about history has truly come alive in our classroom!
 Mrs. Perry
Kindergarten Teacher |
MARCH LOAD THE LOUNGE
This month's Load the Lounge is hosted by Elevate's 3rd Grade families (but any family is invited to join in too)!! Simply drop off snack/beverage donations starting Friday, March 13. For donation ideas, click here.
** COFFEE / DESSERT WITH THE DIRECTORS **
Please note: The Coffee with the Directors originally scheduled on March 27 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 14, 6:00-7:00 PM as a Dessert with the Directors. Helpful information about State Testing will be shared. Childcare will be provided. RSVP here.
HAVE A QUESTION, CONCERN, OR SUGGESTION?
We highly value your input! If you have a question, concern, or suggestion, please complete this form; we will do our best to cover these topics at the upcoming Dessert with the Directors on April 14 or we will follow up with you directly.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
We have a very special event at the middle school this month and we are in need of volunteers to help with set up and decor. Learn more and sign up for a volunteer slot today!
K-5 COUNSELORS NEWSLETTER
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OPERATION PURPLE SUMMER CHALLENGE
Military Families: We are excited to share the 2026 Operation Purple Summer Challenge from the National Military Family Association. Read more.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and providing the highest quality educational experience for our students, your feedback is critically important. We strongly encourage every family to complete the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Family Survey.
Your input directly informs key decisions related to academic programs, student supports, and school climate. Thoughtful participation from our families ensures that our planning truly reflects the needs and priorities of our school community. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Please submit one survey per family using one of the links below:
>> Survey in English
>> Survey in Spanish
>> Survey in Amharic
Deadline: March 27, 2026
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