Not many schools give you a privilege like being the Head of School for the Day, but Saklan just happens to be so awesome that it does. This isn’t even the best day I’ve had at Saklan! (It is up there, of course.) At the time I’m writing this post, I’m simultaneously thinking about the fun to be had before the day is done! I’ll still have free recesses, and not miss out on classes that give homework, so the schedule is clearly well thought through and meets the needs of me, my friends, and my teachers!
This isn’t the only way Saklan is amazing; I could name a hundred more ways! Here are a few:
- Off-campus lunch on the last Thursday of every month
- Free dress passes that reward good behavior with a day of your outfit of choice
- A host of other great activities to be bought at the auction, such as bowling and smoothies, an escape room, and Librarian for the Day
- Sisi’s is a popular reward for the students after a long project!
- Teachers have fun, interactive activities that help students understand what they’re learning, and have fun with friends while learning it
And that’s just a few reasons that Saklan tries (and succeeds) to help its students feel like going to school every day, and looking forward to it.
There’s something else exciting going on today as well: The opening of the Art Show! As a student in the classroom during – and participant in – the creation of the Art Show artwork, I can personally say that the students worked hard, every last one of them. No matter which ones are less than perfect, great effort was put into them, nevertheless! There were some off-topic conversations, so a HUGE shoutout to Lauren (the art teacher) for ceasing conversation not about artwork, because getting a room full of middle schoolers to sit down and quietly work on artwork is a gigantic feat, one that I could never even come close to accomplishing!
All in all, Saklan is an amazing school, and the Head of School for the Day is a fun thing to bid on for your (grateful) child at the auction. An Art Show only adds to the fun! If you or someone you know is thinking of sending your kid to Saklan, then you’ve/they’ve got good taste and probably love carrot cake. (Am I right? If not, then what’s the matter with you? Go have some carrot cake!)
Now craving carrot cake,
Makena
Head of School for the Day
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