Learning about magnetic domains.

Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students are learning about magnetic domains in their Friday Physical Science lessons.  They’ve learned that in permanent magnets the domains are aligned permanently, but it is still possible to make temporary magnets out of certain metals. The students will perform experiments to create magnets, to test their strength, and to discover how long a temporary magnet will function.

Annual Giving 2015

Forty-five years ago, a group of parents were searching for a place to create a school that encouraged alternative views and challenged students to consider, explore, and think deeply about themselves and the world around them. They found the Mitchell Mansion and knew, “This is the Place.” From that time in 1970, parents and staff have worked together to protect and nourish those same values in the lives of children. Through long hours, generous donations and volunteerism, our founding community, and generations since, have promised to keep the doors open for families looking for a school that understands education is …

This is the Place!

Forty-five years ago, a group of parents were searching for a place to create a school that encouraged alternative views and challenged students to consider, explore, and think deeply about themselves and the world around them. They found the Mitchell Mansion and knew, “This is the Place.” From that time in 1970, parents and staff have worked together to protect and nourish those same values in the lives of children. Through long hours, generous donations and volunteerism, our founding community, and generations since, have promised to keep the doors open for families looking for a school that understands education is …

Homophones – There, They’re and Their

Fourth-grade students are learning the difference between the homophones – there, they’re, and their.  One is one is an adverb, one is a conjunction, and one is a possessive adjective. Students were challenged to match up sentences with the correct homophone.

Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Plus Cards are raising funds for TNSM Each time you slide your Kroger Plus Card card or type your alt id (phone number) into the Kroger keypad, TNSM can receive a percentage of the sale. There’s no need to “load” a card with dollars, it happens seamlessly each time you make a purchase, and you still get all of your gas rewards. If you are already enrolled in Kroger Rewards but would like to designate TNSM to receive a donation from Kroger based on your purchases: Visit the Kroger community rewards webpage Sign in Enroll Now Enter TNSM’s number XA824 …

Sixth Graders Learn about Permutations and the Fundamental Counting Principle

TNSM is a no sugar school, but that didn’t stop the 6th graders from learning about “Permutations and the Fundamental Counting Principle” with a little help from some pictures of sweets. Help yourself to a “taste” as you also learn the difference between Permutation and the Fundamental Counting Principle. Permutation is the math concept of figuring out how many ways you can arrange like items – ice cream flavors, books on a shelf, or people in line. Fundamental Counting Principle is figuring out how many different combinations you can make. Students used 3 types of cones, 5 flavors of ice cream, and …

Congratulations to our 2015-16 Student Board

Each year, students interested in being on our Student Board prepare speeches for the community. They share why they want to participate, character strengths they have that will benefit the community, and any ideas they have, like wacky-day ideas and community service projects. Then all the students, no teachers, vote. The top four vote getters from each grade become our Student Board. Students are divided into fall and spring Student Boards. This year J. White will be their teacher facilitator. They meet once a week and then speak at our Friday community meetings. Congratulations to this year’s Student Board: Fall Board: Tessa (6) …

Fourth Graders Are Excited about “The Odyssey.”

Fourth graders, while studying Ancient Greece in history class, have completed The Odyssey by Homer, retold by Geraldine McCaughrean.  The class read it all aloud and discussed challenging vocabulary and adventurous themes.  They also discussed Odysseus’ character strengths and made covers that displayed those strengths. The class had such a wonderful time studying this book that they hated for it to end. Clo:         It was sooo fun; I hope to read it again! Arielle:   I think The Odyssey is enjoyable, and I am sad it had to end! Brodie:   The Odyssey was good, because it involved …

Leaves Are Falling Down

Listen and enjoy 2nd-grade “trees” as they sing and sway with their colorful leaves.