It’s 1865, and the Civil War, a war that killed about 625,000 Americans – two percent of America’s population at the time –has finally ended. In the wake of the war, the three “Reconstruction Amendments” are ratified. These three amendments were so full of promise – they freed all enslaved people, guaranteed equal protection under… Keep Reading
On a recent Thursday afternoon, Betsy Platt’s Pre-Kindergarten class read books and played charades with their fifth grade partners from Courtney Bonang’s class. Down the hall, Nicole Siverls’ Kindergartners and Kat Callard’s second graders read a book about a girl in a wheelchair and then talked about what they knew and wondered about people with… Keep Reading
Does your child repeatedly refuse to get dressed in the morning? Is a night without a homework meltdown a notable event? Do you get frequent calls from school that your child is disruptive in class, at recess, or in PE? If you answered yes to any of these questions the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) will… Keep Reading
Robert Greene, a nationally recognized consultant who specializes in organizational development and culturally competent systems, was recently invited to Park to share some insights into the theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and how it relates to academic and organizational excellence. Robert’s presentation challenged the audience to have a growth mindset to learn what… Keep Reading
On Friday March 2 and Saturday March 3, Park’s Upper Division (UD) theater ensemble proudly brought Mary Poppins! to the Park School community. Drama Department Head and UD faculty member Kyra Fries (director), Music Department Head Sadiemarie Mayes (music director), and Apprentice Ali Felman (stage manager) have been collaborating on the show since mid-fall. Pre-K teacher… Keep Reading
Each year, librarians and children’s literature fans nationwide excitedly anticipate the announcements of the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards. This year, many of our favorite books received unprecedented acclaim, and yet we also discovered new treasures. We are pleased to share our highlights. ~ Tory Lane, Christian… Keep Reading
Have you noticed that there is a lot of “making” going on at Park? There are several places throughout the school that are dedicated to just that – exploring and “making” – spaces that celebrate curiosity, creativity, discovery, and getting your hands dirty: below the Theater • across campus at ASP • in the Library.… Keep Reading
Giovanni Bradley-Campbell Gio, who has been educating young children for nearly 20 years, is known for inventing games, shaping curiosity on nature walks around Park’s beautiful campus and creating fun for the youngest campers on the Lily Pad. During the school year, Mr. Bradley-Campbell is a key member of the Park After-School Program teaching… Keep Reading
In February, in spite of the balmy temperatures in Boston, Jerilyn Willig’s Grade I class had caught Olympic fever. With the help of Bob Little, Park’s Athletic Director, the first graders created a video of many of the sports featured in the Winter Olympics. Flo Farrell, Park’s social media coordinator, posted the video on… Keep Reading
Food-related events and activities are popping up everyday at Park. Our community is learning about the important role that food plays in so many facets of our lives. The new Outdoor Learning Garden provides a daily reminder of the value that Park places on local food, sustainability, health, and wellness. During the harvest season, students… Keep Reading
