In my role as a trustee, I have the opportunity to help Community School build on its exceptional past as we undertake our largest fundraising effort ever: The Next 50 – a campaign to deepen our roots and cultivate our future. I come into this role having spent my career in philanthropy, helping people make […]
Into the Amazon – Our Thanksgiving Art Show
This year’s Thanksgiving art show was called Into the Amazon. This past summer, a group of Community School teachers, students, and parents ventured into the Amazon jungle with an alumnus as our guide. I was so inspired by this experience, and knew it had to be our theme for the art show so we could […]
Thoughts on Balance and the Close of Another School Year
This year our theme was Balance. Our staff embraced this because we realize how important it is in our lives and also it is a vital component in educating the whole child. The only constant in life is change. We have to be able to see this as an opportunity and not a crisis. Community School embraces […]
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! We are excited to have everyone back on campus! It is a Community School tradition to unify our academic year with a school-wide theme. A shared focus brings us together with an integrated curriculum and encourages contributions from all members of our community. This year’s theme is Balance. Our staff […]
What a Year! A Look Back on the 2017-2018 School Year
This year our theme was “Follow your Spark” and when I was reflecting on that, I realized that before you can follow your spark you have to be given a chance to find it. So I want to talk about opportunities that we give our students to begin to examine who they are and what […]
Reflections on the 2018 Strawberry Festival
Our 38th Annual Strawberry Festival was one of the best ever. We say this without knowing the total amount raised. Yes, it is our largest fundraiser and will be a tremendous benefit for our school, but it is more than just numbers. The parents who started this event in 1980 realized the importance of building […]
Middle School Takes on Model United Nations
Two years ago we added a fourth year to our social studies curriculum that would focus on contemporary global studies. In preparation, I researched lessons and units that might be suitable for the upcoming year. At the time, I was unfamiliar with Model United Nations (U.N.), but soon learned a great deal about this program […]
Adios Amigos! CS Students Head to Bolivia!
For 11 Community School middle school students, last week marked the start of a month-long visit to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where they will attend school and live with Bolivian host families. The trip is part of a long-standing exchange program led by Spanish teacher, Elena Isler, which creates opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge […]
Students Award 2018 Local Hero Award
The Local Hero Award selection committee is comprised of eight Community School middle school students who spend several weeks studying the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the history of civil rights in the United States. Its purpose is to empower students to learn about the history of the […]
Thankful on Giving Tuesday
Check out this sweet little reminder of why it’s good to GIVE on Giving Tuesday. www.communityschool.net/give […]
