Lower School

27 Feb

Posted at 15:07h in Lower School, School News, Upper School

The Center for  Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a statement regarding the coronavirus. We are working with other schools within CESA to determine best practices. In the meantime, please be reminded of the following guidelines when your child has symptoms of illness: Fever of 100° or above—child must not return to school until the temperature is normal for 24 hours unmedicated. If your child persists with fever (exceptionally high fevers >102) for more than 48 hours, please follow up with a doctor. Please do not medicate your child and send them to school for the sake of your child and others...

27 Feb

Posted at 13:39h in Academics, Lower School

The fourth and fifth-grade classes have been working hard on this year’s Science Fair. Each elementary class conducted a Science Fair experiment. Fourth grade did eight group projects in class, and fifth-grade students did individual experiments as they displayed their knowledge of the Scientific Method. The fifth-grade students presented their project before two judges on Monday, February 24. The judges were very impressed by all of the hard work, scientific thought, and creative display boards, making their job of deciding the top three very difficult. The boards are currently on display in the Lower School hallway. A special thank you to...

25 Feb

Posted at 14:23h in Academics, Lower School

On Tuesday, February 25, our third grade competed in their spelling bee. Well-prepared and excited, the students showed their spelling expertise. After 15 rounds of intense competition, Lariza Ora won the spelling bee. Words spelled correctly that led to the final round were “nervous,” “discussion,” and “remarkable.” Caleb Carisma came in second place, and Anna Cochrane won third place. Spelling Bee Participants: Grace Barbar Francesca Boeri Lexie Bursa Caleb Carisma Anna Cochrane Mckenzie Dannheim Rylee Muharsky Lariza Ora Preston Pacienza Alex Scott Kyle Stanich ...

05 Feb

Posted at 14:12h in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Save the date for Friday, April 24, for our 10th Annual Fishing Tournament brought to you by The Lions Parent Association! The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. from the Hillsboro Inlet. Then, weigh-ins will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe. The day will conclude with dinner and an awards ceremony by the WA pool at 6:00 p.m. You may use your own boat or join us on a drift boat that will be available. More details to be announced soon! Please contact Nelson Ruiz, Tournament Director, with any...

08 Jan

Posted at 12:45h in Lower School

The third quarter of Discover, lower school’s after school enrichment activities, begins next week. Many activities are full; however, we invite you to click here to log in or create an account and register your student for the remaining openings. The following are the programs offered for the third quarter: Mondays: Art with Miss Salas (PK4–1st) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter plus $10 supply fee Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in K–5th) in the lower school music room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter Tuesdays: Science Club with Mrs. Walker (K–2nd) in room 109 from 3:15–4:15 p.m....