7th Grade Catalina Island Marine Institute Week

Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) at Toyon Bay is a unique outdoor science school providing an exciting outdoor educational experience for students from public and private schools in grades 4 through 12. It is one of three outdoor science schools on Catalina Island operated by the nonprofit corporation, Guided Discoveries. Students focus on hands-on experiential science, … Continue reading 7th Grade Catalina Island Marine Institute Week

Jr. High Service Learning and Team Building Day

By Colleen Zeiss and Stefanie Gangle The 7th and 8th graders did such a great job! Thank you, thank you! They put in plants near the MPR, picked up litter along the hill, engaged in team-building activities, played Family Feud, enjoyed pizza, helped out the second and fifth-grade teachers with projects, and participated in PE … Continue reading Jr. High Service Learning and Team Building Day

Nguyen Kitchen – 6th Grade Book Report Tasting

By Sarah Nguyen Students came in, sat down, and sampled five courses of delicious reads! Our first book report is on cultural diversity and inclusion so Mrs. Kalan pulled all of these relevant and highly recommended book titles. As the chef and owner of Nguyen Kitchen, I then served up these tasty reads and students … Continue reading Nguyen Kitchen – 6th Grade Book Report Tasting