Embark on an exciting journey with Saklan Middle School’s Learning by Doing (LBD) program! Every Thursday afternoon, students have the unique opportunity to delve into new interests, discover new skills, and make new friends as they choose from a wide array of LBD classes. These vibrant sessions, tailored to student interests, needs, and teacher passions, provide a platform for hands-on learning.
Imagine your student diving into chess strategy, challenging their knowledge with Geography quiz games, or learning about the richness of Indian culture and cuisine. From the rhythm of West African drumming to the camaraderie of basketball, there’s something every student can engage with and enjoy. Also, the fourth Thursday of each month brings the excitement of off-campus lunch—a favorite among students!
What truly distinguishes Saklan is our commitment to nurturing a community of lifelong learners. Our middle school faculty leads engaging LBD classes and invites parents and students to share their expertise. Imagine your student learning and teaching their peers, sparking passion and curiosity in others through their LBD class. This is the spirit of collaboration and inclusion that defines our LBD program.
This year, our sixth-grade students have showcased extraordinary creativity and courage by stepping into the role of LBD instructors. Stephen, Rebecca, and Aliya used Saklan’s new i-Pads (made possible by generous fund-a-need donations to last year’s auction) to film short video skits that were scripted joyfully in the first LBD class. The laughter and fun of each LBD period was palpable. The students learned how to edit by adding sounds and music and incorporating text and images to make their videos silly and fun. Although the film topics were completely student-created, they learned invaluable filming and editing techniques.
Another excellent sixth-grade LBD class just finished this week. It was titled “Rice and Reading,” which are two things that Sam loves. In each class session, Sam brought a new delicious rice dish to share. Students ate the yummy food and then rested in comfort to read their favorite books.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and empowerment that defines Saklan Middle School’s LBD program—a true highlight of the middle school experience!
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