On September 12, the 2nd Grade Grizzly Bear Class visited the Palo Alto Junior Museum to deepen their understanding of magnets and magnetism. During the trip, second graders explored the science behind maglev trains and applied their new knowledge to design and build their own miniature versions. Students demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and teamwork as they tackled the challenges of the engineering process. Their enthusiasm for learning was evident throughout the day. Con

On Friday, October 24, the third graders in the Hawk Class embarked on an educational field trip to the Foothill Nature Preserve to explore an intriguing question: Could you survive as an Ohlone? Throughout the day, students learned about the daily lives of the Ohlone Native Americans, studying traditional tools and identifying native plants that were once essential for food, medicine, and shelter. The hands-on activities offered students a deeper understanding of how the Ohl

On October 31st, 2025, our 2nd through 5th graders culminated a month of dedication and creativity in a spectacular event! For this special celebration, the students teamed up into eight mixed-grade groups to bring their original, student-created stories to life. The event fostered cross-grade collaboration, where students demonstrated remarkable maturity by teaming up across grade levels. Showing great initiative, the groups were entirely self-organized, using their break ti

The Kindergarten End-of-Theme Learning Presentation, held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, was an outstanding success! The event provided a dynamic platform for our young learners to showcase their deep understanding of various subjects and demonstrate exceptional confidence and presentation skills. Parents, teachers, and students all shared in a memorable and engaging afternoon. The primary goal—to encourage student-led instruction and public speaking—was achieved with flying