Month: October 2017

Research Buddies

 

The second graders have each chosen a mammal to research as part of their Mammal and Classification Unit. They teamed up with their seventh grade buddies for a special project.

They had to gather information about the size, coloring, diet, habitat, and special facts about their mammal. They worked with their buddies to find this information from books and Internet material.

The second graders then transferred this information to note cards as they prepared for an oral report for their parents and classmates. This is a good example of students helping each other learn at Saklan.

News From The Sports Court

The 2017 Hopscotch Tournament has concluded. Starting with forty-six competitors, the semi-finalists were: Colin T. (5th), Mr. Zippin, Mr. Javier, and Wesley G. (5th). The final match was played during Thursday’s lunch between Mr. Zippin and Wesley. This match was very close with both players on the eighth square. Wesley made the final pitch to the ninth square and was victorious.

Congratulations to Wesley, the 2017 hopscotch champion!

Chemistry In Action

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This week, the 8th grade went to Smitten in Lafayette to see chemistry in action. The students saw how a dream to make the best ice cream involved understanding of matter, thermal dynamics, and engineering. Smitten uses local ingredients, machines that make evenly cooled ice cream, and liquid nitrogen to ensure the smallest ice crystal formation and smoothest texture.

Students saw ice cream being made by the machines, nitrogen boiling, and enjoyed a scoop themselves. It was a very tasty and interesting field trip!

2017 Saklan T-Shirt Sale Extended!

Order by Friday, October 27

ADULT LARGE – SOLD OUT. ALL OTHER SIZES ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
Show Your Saklan Spirit!
Be ready for the “Saklan Spirit Day” kickoff on November 3rd.
Remember the first Friday of the month is not just for Parent Coffees anymore!

Head’s Corner

Dear Saklan Community,

Our Director of Development, Carol Goldman, will be launching the Annual Giving Fund Campaign next week. In the next two months, you will be receiving requests to participate, and I urge you to support the work that the faculty and staff do here at Saklan. Our AGF allows us to achieve our goal of going above and beyond and accomplish things like our performing arts program, student leadership opportunities, and facility improvements like the new turf field. I can assure you that we are never short on ideas for improvement and, like all independent schools, we rely not only on tuition, but also donations to provide our students with the highest quality education. Each student at Saklan is in some way a beneficiary of the contributions that you give and all donations are tax deductible, unlike tuition.

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Please remember that school will be closed next Friday, October 20 for a professional development day.  This year all of our faculty will be attending a workshop on Improving Literacy Achievement at Saklan. This workshop will be led by Dr. Kathy Perez, an award-winning classroom teacher, administrator, and author who has worked with students from preschoolers to college graduates. Dr. Perez is currently a Professor of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California and is an acclaimed international educational consultant, author and motivational speaker, specializing in literacy, instructional strategies, and creative approaches to brain research, student engagement and leadership development. She will draw on material from her latest book, “200+ Proven Strategies for Teaching Reading in K-8,” to help our teachers in all disciplines make great strides in literacy achievement.

Have a great weekend!

Peter

Owlets Meet Their Big Buddies

Every Wednesday throughout the school year, the Owlets and their 6th grade buddies will get together to play, go on walks, read and do art projects. Both the Owlets and 6th graders look forward to this special time together every week.

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8th Grade Cultural Geography

8th grade Humanities have been working on a collaborative, map-making, research exploration of US cultural geography. The students are challenged to understand how the way people live affects where they live. An important part of the assignment is learning how to problem-solve creatively and work cooperatively with others in a deadline situation. Please swing by the Humanities class next week to check the map out in person!

You’re Invited!

You are cordially invited to

The Seventh Grade Humanities Class Cultural Presentations, Fair, and Potluck

Monday, October 16, 2017

Humanities Classroom

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Picture from last year’s Cultural Fair
  • Presentations 9:30 – 10:30AM
  • Fair & Potluck 10:30 – 11:30AM

Every student will bring a cultural dish to share.

R.S.V.P. to Kim Parks

We look forward to sharing our interesting new cultures and cuisine with you!

Last Chance For Warriors Tickets

The Saklan School Night at the Oracle Arena
Monday, November 6 at 7:30PM

Warriors   vs.    Miami heat

  • Bring your family and friends out to The Saklan School Night and cheer on your 2017 NBA Champions as they take on the Miami Heat.
  • All fans in attendance will receive a 2017 NBA Championship Replica Mini Trophy!
    All participants (14 and under) will be entered into a raffle to stand on the court during the National Anthem!
  • Driving to the arena? Visit warriors.com/expresspark to purchase your parking pass today and save.
  • PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BEFORE MONDAY, OCTOBER 16!

Warriors Order Form 2017.18