After reimagining and writing their own myths, students transformed the classroom ceiling into a shared galaxy inspired by their stories. They analyzed the ceiling space and planned the placement of constellations, planets, moons, and other celestial elements from their myths.
Read MoreThank you to the Hayground community for supporting the Senior Learners’ food collection for Wuneechanunk Preschool’s food pantry. We were able to deliver the food in person and meet with the preschool’s director, Natanhee Dennis, and we are looking forward to spending time reading with the preschool’s students in the near future.
Read MoreWe are in the final week of our Shakespeare Residency, and the excitement is palpable. Students have worked hard to memorize and communicate their parts. Please continue to help your child practice their lines at home.
Read MoreOutside the snow is blustery and inside the school is buzzing with the excitement of Shakespeare and winter holidays! Since Thanksgiving the children have been immersed in the world of The Twelfth Night, and are loving this tale of mistaken identity.
Read MoreWe’ve been studying our vast array of wildflowers and vegetables in our garden. Part of that study includes saving seeds collected from the garden at the end of their growing season. We have been looking closely at their characteristics, sorting them and then cataloging them. We’re also creating a database of all the seeds that we have collected.
Read MoreThis week we have been focusing on soil temperature as well as its water content in the outside beds and greenhouses.
Read MoreThis month we greeted Autumn with excitement and curiosity, the whirlwind of activities and celebrations have kept us on our toes but full with excitement. As the days get colder, we have bundled up more while still enjoying outside time and adventuring throughout campus. In the garden with Mark Antonio and Aisa we planted seeds in preparation for this spring.
Read MoreThis past month, our class has been fully immersed in our Fall Realm: Mythical Galaxy unit! Students began by exploring the universe as we understand it today, studying galaxies, constellations, and the fascinating myths that have been told about them throughout history. Building on this knowledge, students then created their own mythical creatures inspired by constellations and the night sky. They are now developing original myths that connect their creatures to our Fall Realm, weaving together creativity, storytelling, and imagination.
Read MoreOur mask project has gotten off to a stellar start! Inspired by masks from around the world, we are studying masks from countries throughout Africa, Indonesia, Java, the South Pacific Islands, the Pacific Northwest, Asia and Carnival masks from Rio de Janeiro, Venice, New Orleans and Trinidad and Tabago.
Read MoreThis month, our project work was anchored by two exciting field trips around our local community. Early in the month, we visited Mitchell Park in Greenport, where crisp fall weather set the perfect scene for a ferry ride and a few joyful spins on the carousel. The children observed the park’s layout from both the wide green lawn and through the park’s camera obscura.
Read MoreWe have been very busy this past month. Thank you to Casey Meyer, and The Church for an inspiring field trip, where we were able to see the art created by their Artists in Residence over the past three years.
Read MoreIn Jeff’s Kitchen, we are gearing up for the colder months of the year. For us, this looks like a season of preservation and roasted vegetables. We are preserving the last of the tomatoes from the garden in sauces, and other vegetables and herbs in stocks for many soups to come.
Read MoreThese past few weeks our young scientists have been exploring different marine science concepts both in the classroom as well as in the field. From manatee conservation to sampling biodiversity near Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays our students have been studying the effects that we as humans have on the environment.
Read MoreOctober has been a truly special month for us all! Embracing adventure, discovery, and learning amidst the beauty of fall has been such a lovely way to celebrate the season. We shared an exciting and joy-filled month together! The crisp autumn air and the colorful leaves made the perfect backdrop for singing and drumming with Music Mike. Surrounded by trees, we played an array of drums, feeling the rhythm of the season all around us.
Read MoreThe senior learners have apprenticed this fall with various mentors, including The South Fork Natural History Museum and Science Center, The Children’s Museum of the East End, John Jermain Memorial Library, and The Animal Rescue Fund, as well as with the Culinary Arts team of Scott and Phoebe, Scientist-in-Residence Ryan, and artists Sabra and Perry.
Read MoreThis week our students prepared for our first upcoming field trip where we will be looking at an oyster garden and managing two bags of oysters. We explored the use of some of the equipment we will be using which includes quadrats and our water quality testing kit which uses an optical refractometer to check salinity levels, pH testing strips, and a multi-use thermometer to check temperature and particulates in the water.
Read MoreThis week in Jeff’s Kitchen, we are enjoying the plentiful harvest of the Hayground gardens. Our lunch menus are overflowing with bright orange sungolds, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, greens of every kind, peppers, garlic, squashes, and herbs.
Read MoreThe first six weeks of school, more or less, are spent establishing guidelines, routines, and rituals, building a sense of community, forming friendships, and otherwise setting up a successful school year. These weeks are essential in making sure that all students feel safe, happy, and supported. From sharing their feelings at our morning meeting to creating our classroom rules, they are learning that they have important contributions to make and that their voices matter. These first weeks are also a time for teachers to get to know the academic, social, and emotional needs of their students. We have been busy assessing each individual child so that we can plan for the year ahead.
Read MoreWe had a great start to the school year! We began with ice breakers outside, introducing ourselves, sharing stories from our summer to a partner, and then to the entire class.
Read MoreThese first few weeks of school, have been spent forming our classroom and greater school community; setting norms and expectations, acquainting ourselves with routines and protocols, and having fun!
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