This is spring break week for Seattle Public Schools, but we have news from two local schools:
PATHFINDER K-8 WORLD TRAVEL PROGRAM: Amy Daly-Donovan shares the report and photo:
This group of 17 Pathfinder middle-school kids, and chaperones (teachers Ami Pendley and Patrick Wildermann, principal David Dockendorf, and parents),
left this morning for a trip to Belize! Attached is a photo of the group at Sea-Tac at 4 am. The itinerary include excursions to learn about and experience ancient Mayan culture, explore the natural wonders of the area (jungle hikes, snorkeling, wildlife sanctuaries),and complete a service project in the village of La Democracia. Pathfinder’s World Travel Program requires participants to attend a weekly after school class to learn about the history and culture of the destination and to conduct an extensive research project, which will be completed and presented upon their return.
GATEWOOD’S FIRST-EVER ‘SCIENCE FAIR-PALOOZA’: On Thursday, Gatewood Elementary had two sessions to show off the projects from its first-ever event:
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(Photos courtesy Sheree Fantz-Gut)
Gatewood principal Rhonda Claytor explained, “Every student in grades 2 through 5 (contributed) some scientific writing for display, and about 50 students (chose) to present their findings from a home science project.” In this next photo, for example, Marlee researched “The Veins of Flowers”:
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When spring break is over, the school year will have two months to go.
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