Week 1 Highlights
August 17–21, 2026
Week 1 Highlights
August 17–21, 2026
The first week of our 2026–27 school year is complete — and what a wonderful start. From our primary classroom through upper elementary, students settled into routines, built community, and jumped into hands-on learning across writing, math, art, nature, and Field Day Friday.
A Strong Start Across Every Grade
Primary, lower elementary, and upper elementary each had a full, purposeful first week.
Primary
Pre-K & Kindergarten
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Classroom Community
Learning expectations, exploring new spaces, and forming friendships from day one
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Daily Name Writing
Handwriting practice that builds confidence and fine motor skills
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I Think, I Wonder, I Know
Inquiry routine where students share predictions and defend their thinking
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Organic Math
Number sense woven into everyday moments and classroom conversations
Lower Elementary
1st & 2nd Grade
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Rhythms & Routines
Quiet time, transitions, and understanding why each part of the day matters
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Montessori Letter Board
Sounding out words and one-on-one reading to establish individual levels
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Hands-On Math Stations
Dice, sticky-note equations, and manipulatives for addition and subtraction
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Writing Mechanics
Pencil grip, letter formation, and basic punctuation through daily practice
- 🎤
Show-and-Tell
Five items that represent each student — building identity and peer connection
Upper Elementary
3rd & 4th Grade
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Writing & CUPS Editing
Directed writing, grammar conventions, and independent editing strategies
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The Wild Robot
Group read-aloud comparing book to film, building vocabulary and inferences
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Math Review
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, rounding, PEMDAS, and number sense
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Process vs. Product Art
Free painting focused on creative exploration, not a fixed end goal
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Homesteading & Music
Respectful chicken care, keyboard exploration, and public speaking through Sharing
Beyond Academics
Field Day Friday: Wild Safari
Animal silhouettes, safari binoculars, safari bingo, and an animal hide-and-seek hunt across campus.
Movement & Nature
Outdoor lessons, patio cooking, and learning that extends far beyond the desk.
Small-Group Community
Roughly 10 students per class — known by name, strengths, and learning style from week one.
Moments from the Week
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