Salamanders

by Scarlett Bowen (Celilo) When I found the salamander, it took me a second to see it because it was all brown and it blends in with its surroundings.  I first found it on the school sidewalk in the morning as I was walking to go inside from parent drop off. It was brown all…

Historical Halloween

Historical Halloween is a biographical research project where older elementary students choose a historical figure they’re interested in and extensively research their life and work.  They write up their findings, prepare an oral presentation and then dress up as their chosen figure and present what they’ve learned. “For me,” writes Claire Lee, a WyEast 6th…

Gaga for MAC Expedition

By Nayeli Ramirez (MAC Student) Fall Expedition is a time at the beginning of each school year when all MAC (Montessori Adolescent Corp) students work hard, learn new skills, bond together and make new friends. During expedition, we learned how to cook, how to do farm work, and many other things.  On the first day…

A Third Grader’s Perspective

The school’s cafeteria food is super good. It’s super easy to make friends here. The teachers are super nice. You sometimes get journal time in some classes and it helps you plan out your day. And you get an unlimited choices of things to do but if you have at least three, then you’re good…