6-9 Teacher Kristen Rammel introduced her first graders to the beauty of geometry through the art of Kandinsky and Mondrian. Each student created works of art inspired by the great masters.
Senior Project Presentations Were a Big Success!
The 6th graders did a tremendous job of presenting their topics. They conducted a year-long study of subjects of interest to them. They read many resources on their topics, took copious notes, prepared thorough papers and then condensed their research into concise PowerPoint presentations. Here are the topics they spoke about: Ötzi, the Iceman Princess Diana Leonardo da Vinci The Titanic The Mitchell Mansion Jellyfish Hurricane Katrina Photography Enzo Ferrari Blackbeard Maria von Trapp Italy Aristotle Julius Caesar Polio Julie Andrews Circus Our thanks to those who helped with the evening and other aspect of Senior Projects: We offer our appreciation to all who were able …
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Thursday 9AM/7PM – See video
After-school club leaders Laura Slanker, Jeff Groh and their students invite you to join us for Shakespeare Club’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Magic, romance, and comedy blend together to make this an unforgettable classic that has delighted audiences for over 500 years! Both the 9AM and 7PM on Thursday, May 22 performances are open to students, families and friends. Growing Room Free admission Click to see a video of clip of the dress rehearsal.
2nd Grade Autobiographical Poetry
Second grade students shared heartfelt dreams and observances of self, their world and their relationships. A sampling includes: Gardner – Who dreams to fly like a bird Witt – Who wonders if his family will get a bulldog Eli – Who wonders about the Titanic Niko – Who fears when a war is going to start Silas – Lover of toucans Ava – Who fears nothing Harper – Who would like to learn more Balinese dance Ingrid – Who would like to go to space Kaiya – Lover of family and ipads Clo – Who dreams of becoming a teacher …
It corners like it’s on “blueberries!”
Katherine celebrated her birthday with a fruity edible car for each of her classmates. What a happy and clever way to roll into summer!
Turning Words into Tangible Art
Students turned words into tangible art, and in the process, created several beautiful displays on exhibit now in the Enrichment Center.
Kindergartners Appreciating the Challenges of Artist Frida Kahlo
Kindergartners are learning about the life and works of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. As a teenager, Frida was in a horrible traffic accident that left her in a body cast. Frida used a mirror and painted her cast while recovering in bed. Her injuries continued to plague her throughout her life and she was often bedridden for months at a time. Frida was influenced by her culture and used bright colors and dramatic symbolism. Preprimary teacher Jennifer Frank enjoys awakening a deeper understanding of the artists as the kindergartners study, interpret and identify with each of the artists they’ve studied.
TNSM and Remuera Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand Share Peace Art
Students from Remuera Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand mailed a community art project to the students of The New School Montessori. Art teacher Robin Hartmann has displayed the 2 pieces from New Zealand (on left) in the Enrichment Center. Our community peace art project (on right) will be mailed to New Zealand after this weekend’s exhibit at the pancake breakfast . The circular piece shares a bit of New Zealand culture with the shape of koru referring to the harmony that peace will bring. “The yin and the yang fit together, supporting each other and allowing the other its …
After-school Drumming Club Performance with Audience Participation
In the video performance below you’ll see drumming instructor Baoku Moses leading his drummers in a special number where, later in the performance, instruments were given to audience members to play along with the band.
2nd grade play
We hope you’ll enjoy the second graders’ play called, No Impact Man. It was written and directed by TNSM parents Sarah Lytle and Kristen Kreft and was recorded by Sarai Hedges who shared her video with us. Relax and enjoy our young actors at work in this video link. Click here to view video.