Welcoming a new WSB sponsor: Tilden School

WSB welcomes another sponsor this morning: Tilden School, an independent K-5 school located north of The Junction, providing “a rich and rigorous program for the intellectual, artistic, social, and physical development of each student. Small classes and a low student/teacher ratio enable teachers to respond to the individual development needs—academic, social, and physical—of each student.” Tilden emphasizes cooperation and consideration of others.

Above, you see students from Tilden School‘s current 5th grade class, taught by Karin Beck; the school recently invited WSB co-publisher Patrick Sand to talk with the 5th grade students about evaluating sources of information when doing research. At the end of the talk, Patrick asked the class to tell him what they like about their school. Here are a few highlights:

SCIENCE: From Casey — The whole school does science, from K to 5th grade, beginner to advanced; starting in the earth, then sprouting up like a flower or a rocket shooting up, up, and out of the ground. Virgil, the science teacher, teaches it all.

MUSIC CLASS: From Owen — Tilden School has a very uplifting music class that is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. When I go to music, I always know that it will be a wonderful time.

K-BUDDIES: From Olivia — At Tilden School, the fifth graders and Kindergarteners get to have a special connection. Every year, fifth graders are paired up with Kindergarteners to do all sorts of activities throughout the school year, such as making Halloween bags, memorizing lines for poetry and plays, reading books, and much more.

To find out more about the school, its people, and its philosophy, you can explore its website at tildenschool.org. Tilden is currently scheduling visits for interested parents on Wednesday mornings; please contact the school to reserve a time, or for more information. Welcome to Tilden School; we thank Tilden for supporting WSB along with our other sponsors — the current list is on this page along with information about how to become part of it!

Lisa November 12, 2008 (2:14 pm)

FANTASTIC School!! We love Tilden!

Alice November 12, 2008 (9:51 pm)

I love Tilden also, my alma mater!

Annie November 13, 2008 (7:42 am)

Our family has loved Tilden- the teachers, the education and the families…a winning combination.

Paul November 13, 2008 (9:06 am)

Tilden has been a wonderful school for my daughter.

ToddyDyer November 13, 2008 (9:34 am)

Our son is at Tilden School and I cannot tell you what a gem of a school it is. The kids are one big loving family. Sounds cliche, but is TRUE. An example: last night our son, who is in 3rd grade asked to call a K classmate that had been sick and was not at school that day. He wanted to make sure he was feeling better. This school is run on instilling a love of learning, a love of music, art and culture as well as respecting your fellow schoolmates. Bullying is not tolerated. The entire school atmosphere is one you have to see to believe. I don’t know what we would do without Tilden School in our lives. We cherish our Tilden friends like family!
To see Tilden students together – try to come by Barnes and Noble at Westwood Village tonight (Thurs)at 6:40pm – the entire Tilden school will be performing songs and poems – and 10% of all purchases goes towards the school. A night each year – that all in the Tilden community look forward to. To tour Tilden, simply call 206-938-4628. Tours and classroom visits are given on Weds.

Mark November 13, 2008 (2:50 pm)

We have 2 children at Tilden (and a 3rd enrolling in 2013). It is truly a beautiful community of students, parents, faculty and staff! EVERY student at Tilden is a cherished part of the community!

Claire November 13, 2008 (7:36 pm)

I am a former Tilden student and now in the sixth grade. Tilden has prepared me so well for middle school and for life. Now I am able to use all of the skills Tilden taught me on all my school assignments and projects. Now I love to be able to share with my former Tilden teachers when I see them in different place that since I have had them as a teacher I am now succesful. I want to thank Tilden for being such a caring and amazing school.

Colleen November 14, 2008 (10:55 am)

Our daughter is thriving at Tilden – the teachers and staff are generous giving educators who really connect with the kids. The kids are thoughtful independent thinkers with a wonderful sense of curiousity. The parents contribute on a high level so there is a great sense of community.