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At the end of Winter Enrichment, students performed in "Barbie for Kids", completed Ninja Camp, experienced all things Water World, and so much more! These were just a few of the 23 enrichment classes led by our talented Gillispie School faculty and outside instructors. Spring Enrichment has started and just a few spaces remain!...

Because of our incredible parents, this week we celebrated our dedicated teachers and staff. Each day, they have been treated to special breakfasts, coffee, and snacks to start their day. Today, students arrived with flowers, cards, and even balloons. We extend our sincerest thanks to all our teachers and staff for their tireless efforts in shaping and nurturing the minds of our students, making a lasting impact on their lives every day....

Weekly, Willow friends enjoy reading books with their Book Buddies from Ms. Haas's Grade 4 class. On E days, we meet either upstairs or downstairs in our classroom and enjoy reading, playing games, and learning about each other. Throughout the year, the children will be paired up with different fourth graders, providing opportunities to get to know many of them. What we love most about Book Buddies are the lasting friendships and memories the children will...

Spring is almost here, and we can't wait to get our hands dirty! Playing in the mud, digging in the sand, or working with clay, tactile, sensory, and hands-on experiences are crucial for early childhood development. Gardening is one of our favorite activities, and we've already planted broccolini, peas, celery, and cucumbers. At Juniper, we've even turned gardening into a fun learning experience with "Farmers Market Fridays," where students harvest produce from our garden and "sell" it...

It’s time again for BOOK MADNESS, Gillispie Library’s annual book tournament! Students vote for their favorite picture books and chapter books in three rounds starting with our “sweet sixteen” titles and narrowing them down until we crown a champion for each division. All of the titles in this year’s epic battle were published in 2023. They represent a variety of genres (graphic novels, realistic fiction, humor, fantasy, and nonfiction) and a diverse group of authors and characters....

During a January Morning Circle in Willow, teachers asked students for ideas on what they'd like to create in the pretend play area. After many suggestions, they collectively decided to build an airport and airplane right in their classroom!  The children happily shared their interests in airplanes and airports, sparking a discussion on their mechanics and functions, particularly focusing on security scanning systems and luggage checks.  Together with teachers, they designed and constructed a pilot's cabin complete with...

The best part of rainy days? The muddy puddles that follow. Our friends had so much fun splashing in the mud, as was evident from the laundry we've sent home lately! Wearing boots and spare clothes, they laughed and danced in our outdoor classroom's expansive mud area. In the mud, they can play, create, or dig to their heart's content. Our teachers have also set up a mud kitchen, where students can engage in sensory, role-playing, imaginative,...

Last Friday, friends in Willow were treated to a special Lunar New Year Celebration! After learning about the Year of the Dragon, they crafted beautiful dragon puppets with lights. With their cfreations in hand, they embarked on a joyful parade through all the preschool classrooms, extending warm wishes for a Happy Lunar New Year to their friends!...

On Tuesday, both first-grade classes attended a live webinar with authors Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. The duo read their picture book Triangle and took questions from the audience.  Although there was a large, nationwide audience attending this event, one of the questions that we submitted was selected! Jacob asked, "How did they start working together?" Before co-authoring this book, Mac and Jon shared that they became friends when they discovered that they both loved the Frog...

"Ms. Busick, it's snowing!" The Grade 6 girls were yelling in delight! They ran outside in their PJs to find themselves in a Narnia-like winter wonderland, in awe of the enormous, magical snowflakes coming down.  For one of our students, this was her first time experiencing snow, bringing her so much joy. They quickly dressed so they could have a snowball fight before it melted. Snow was not in the forecast, so our students were sure snow...

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