As we approach the end of the year, we would be remiss not to pause and reflect on the past two weeks. From the delightful and hilarious Middle School Musical and impressive and thought-provoking Art Show, to two PBL Culminations that showcased deep, authentic project work, our students demonstrated their creativity and courage. Their work has been engaging, insightful, and truly representative of who we are at Saklan.
Our Hoot Owls shot beyond the stars with their Space Culmination exploration of the moon, sun, Earth, our solar system, space objects, and rockets! Meanwhile, our 6th graders designed and created a Museum dedicated to exploring how we are still connected to Ancient Greek culture, language, and mythology today. Thank you to our dedicated ECE team and Linda for providing our students with the invaluable opportunity to explore these topics in such depth.
Thank you to Lauren for bringing the Art Show to life. It was a fantastic event, showcasing the creativity and hard work of all Saklan students. Lauren’s dedication to the artistic process and her support in helping students explore their creativity shone through every piece. We also appreciate the time she took to meticulously organize the art, create engaging scavenger hunts, and manage all the details that made the event a resounding success!
Thank you to Grace for directing our middle school students’ wonderful performance of Into the Woods at Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette last Friday evening. For 16 years, Grace has directed extraordinary shows at Saklan, and this last one was no exception. Her hard work, dedication, and love for the students was evident throughout the show. Her casting created magic on the stage, allowing the students to shine brightly. Inspiring middle school students to share their creativity, compassion, and courage on stage is no easy feat, but Grace does it with ease year after year. Thank you!
None of these events would be successful without the help of our community. Teachers, parents, and administration all come together to support and make each one possible. Thank you to all those (too many to mention) helping hands.
Thank you to the Saklan students for sharing their work with us; it is inspiring for all of us to witness their voices and ideas reflected in these culminating events!
With gratitude,
David
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