12.08.2010
The Art and Joy of Giving at TCS
12.01.2010
De-Mystifying the "Inset!"
11.22.2010
Snow + Wind = No School
Snow Threatens - No School Today!
11.21.2010
Prek Thanksgiving Ideas
11.18.2010
And What Are YOU Thankful For?
11.17.2010
The Number Board - A Classic
Silver Polishing Update!!
11.10.2010
How DO you peel a carrot?
11.04.2010
Silver Polishing - A Lost Art??
11.02.2010
TCS Celebrates Diwali
10.26.2010
We Appreciate Moms Groups!!
10.21.2010
The Children's School Cafe-Open Everyday!
10.06.2010
A Musical Note...
9.28.2010
Take Apart Project
Hi Families of The Children's School!
8.24.2010
Nickelsville
Nickelsville came to UCUCC first in the fall/winter of 2008. At that time, we held a parent meeting at TCS to learn as much as we could. The minutes of that meeting are provided in a link on the right side of this page (Parent Lunch Bunch 12/12/08). If you're curious, please take some time to read this document and the nickelsville website. There will also be information available at your orientation on September 1.
If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact us at the school. We will do all we can to make this a positive experience for everyone.
8.15.2010
Elaine passed away August 7th, after a long battle with cancer. Elaine will be missed by all of us. Her contributions to The Children's School for the past 5 years are too numerous to count.
Elaine was known for creating rituals for our children. An especially sweet memory is how she helped Joseph transition as his mother was leaving him. She would walk him up the hall toward a special treat, crackers. Maybe this sounds like a simple thing, but it is the kind of intuitive action that eased the day for both child and mother. Elaine knew and could creatively respond to the needs of those children in her care.
In safety preparedness, Elaine wanted to ease the potential trauma for students, so she started the ritual of going camping. After any fire drill, Elaine would spread a blanket, turn on a lantern, give the children each a marshmallow, and lead them in camp songs. This became a fun activity for the children and if ever there was a crisis or power outage, the kids would know what to do. Brilliant!
Science projects were a favorite for Elaine, and she helped the children do gardening activities, as well as keeping a science journal. She organized our library, to the great delight of all the teachers and staff. Elaine made board games for our activities. She made a safety board game, one for the Heifer Project, which helped bring these things to life for the children.
Elaine was in charge of teacher training and development. She was a mentor and inspiration to the new teachers and even to experienced teachers. She helped us define our own goals as teachers, and to collectively vision a path of growth for our school.
During Elaine's long illness, she remained enthusiastic and dedicated to her role at The Children's School. Elaine loved our children, and wanted to remain with them for as long as possible. Toward the end of her illness, Elaine was still busy planning her actvities for the coming year. Elaine's two loves in her life were her passion for teaching and her strong love and connection with her family. She was extraordinarily proud of her children, Carolyn, Owen, and Sheena, and happily (and frequently) shared photographs and stories of her grandson, Brendan. She was surrounded by love and gave that love freely. We, and especially the children in her care, were the recipients of her creativity, her intelligence, her joyfull personality, and her authentic love of others. We all miss her so dearly. We have been touched by her presence and we are all better for having known her.
We will all remember Elaine at her memorial service, on August 18th, 3pm at the University Congregational United Church of Christ. All are welcome, especially children. Contributions in Elaine's memory can be made to:
The Children's School
or
UCUCC Seabeck Family Camp (Contributions to this program can be made to UCUCC with SEABECK/Elaine Jaques - in the memo line) Send to: 4515 16th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105
4.05.2010
The Chicken Report from Teacher Cinda's Flock
It has been blustery for us chickens lately. Wind has blown down a few branches and we like to hide in the bushes. This is a good place for us since sometimes an eagle has been seen in the neighborhood!
3.02.2010
Update!
And The Medal Goes To...
For the past several weeks, there have been many discussions at school about the Olympics. There were Olympic events in the hallway for our morning friends and some outdoor sports in the afternoon. Teacher Cinda's class painted the Olympic rings. We even had our own medal ceremonies! Bobsled was very popular this year along with skiing and figure skating. Many thanks to Mrs. Banks for designing and organizing the ceremonies (there was a podium and music and everything!). And to Teacher BJ who did all the event coordination for our Pre-K friends.
1.27.2010
Good job Mrs. McArthur and Griffin!
What a fabulous team!!
1.25.2010
1.19.2010
If I Had a Hammer!
Kevin: Monster Making Machine
Lewis: My Home
Bee: My House
Holly: A Bouncy Place
Charlotte: Where My Dad Works
Jacob: Lava Study Station
Max: A Jet With a Ball
Jude: Bunny Rabbit Kitchen
Carly: A Hawaii Airplane
Paige: The Restaurant
Julian: Scooby Doo and the Tar Monster
Karsten: Tractor
Wyatt: My House (A Science Lab)
They worked so hard, and put so much imagination into their designs. Thank you, Teacher Bj, for a wonderful experience!