It was a unique week in high school English, as Public Speaking students provided us the opportunity to sharpen skills in giving effective feedback. Students viewed and participated in speeches on letting go, grooming and saddling a horse, cultivating mindfulness, and Chinese yo-yoing. Speech students worked hard to prepare speeches linked to their interests and passions to share with their peers. On Monday, we will finish this work by participating in a demonstration on photography technique.
Social Studies Update
Sixth grade students have been exploring components and empires along the Silk Roads, including the Mauryan and Gupta Empires of India. We’ve also studied the