For the last few months third grade students have been doing a cross-curricular project that incorporated social studies, art, writing, and math with the driving question, “How can we show respect for the people whose ancestral land our school is on?”
This week students reached a pivotal turning point in their work. After many rounds of revisions and edits guided by Vincent and Louis from Cafe Ohlone and our teaching artists, Tia and Paul Kratter in addition to Lauren, Lisa, and Linda, students presented to a full panel of school stakeholders for approval to paint two permanent ground murals that bring Saklan cultural representation onto our campus.
You may remember the 3rd grade CLAS presentation about this project. After incorporating community feedback and continuing to consult with experts and reading relevant research to revise their designs, the 3rd graders are proposing a permanent hopscotch and permanent foursquare to be painted near the sports court.
They will be working with Tia and Paul Kratter as well as Linda, Lisa, Lauren, and Javi to complete the installation this spring. Below is the slide deck the 3rd graders used to guide their presentation. Scroll through it to see the 2 designs they have picked, the revision process of the designs, and the desired locations for the final murals.
Stay tuned for updates on the unveiling and culmination celebration!
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