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Reasons To Be Proud

From Readers to Writers: Learning to Craft Our Own Fantasy Worlds

As they dive into their fantasy series, Olders students are not only immersed in the captivating worlds of their books but are also critically reflecting on the authors' creative choices and the deeper messages woven into the narratives. Last week, they had the exciting opportunity to take this learning a step further by meeting in person with Erika Lewis, the acclaimed author of Kelcie Murphy and The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts.

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Students Cast Their Votes In Our Storypath Election!

Students waited in line to cast their votes on Election Day, as part of our Storypath Election Project. Poll workers were on hand to help out, and ballots will be counted in the afternoon. Candidates from the three Olders classes spent the weeks leading up to the election giving speeches and showing their commercials in order to engage and motivate potential voters.

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Youngers (K-1) Study States of Matter

Students in Youngers (K-1) have been learning about the three states of matter. They have identified the basic types of molecules: solid, liquid, and gas and how each takes specific shape, volume, and movement. Students explored how the temperature or a chemical reaction can make objects change from one state of matter to another. They conducted their own experiments to learn more about the changes of matter.

Storypath Election Guides Students Through The Election Process

The Storypath Election is drawing near!  Recently, all of the Olders students and the students in Violet Class gathered in the MPR for live speeches! The attention to detail brings an air of excitement and realism to the process.  Additionally, parties booked speaking engagements to deliver their messages in every classroom on campus. In Studio, Chris guided our party members in building voting booths while also creating keepsake framed campaign posters. With each passing day, smaller posters are appearing all over campus, students are registering to vote, and the excitement is building. We look forward to guiding our students through the election process as the days near November 5th.

First Grade Math - Double Decker Bus Stories

First-grade students strengthened their numbers sense and addition and subtraction skills by writing their own “double-decker bus” stories. Stories involved several passengers sitting on a double-decker bus (some on the top and some on the bottom). At the next stop, more passengers get on the bus or get off of the bus. How many passengers are on the bus now? Our students loved reading and solving each other's double-decker bus number stories. To learn more about our Math curriculum, CLICK HERE.

PS1 Welcomes Back Alumni For Life After PS1!

We welcomed back 12 PS1 alumni on Oct. 15 for our annual Life After PS1 event. Students from a range of high schools (public and independent) returned to talk about their experiences in middle and high school, and discuss how PS1 set the foundation for their education. The audience was moved by their personification of PS1's Portrait of a Graduate.

PS1 Unveils New Strategic Plan

Our updated Vision, Mission and Values statements honor PS1’s rich history and philosophical founding, while charting a course for an exciting future. We are thrilled to unveil the strategic opportunities that lie ahead, as we work together to realize our shared vision for PS1 and ensure that PS1 continues to thrive and evolve in a rapidly changing world.

LEARN More About Our Academic and SEL Programs

Our LEARN Team (comprised of our Director of Teaching & Learning, Math Specialist, Learning Specialist, and Child Development Specialist) share their work in their monthly LEARN Team News. CLICK HERE to read the first edition of the 2024-25 school year.

Spring 2024 Periscope Is Here!

Looking Back; Looking Ahead: Enjoy our Spring issue of Periscope! Read about highlights from each of our classrooms and specialist areas, as well as Traditions Old and New, alumni updates, and our new journey of play!

The Blue Class Creates Fantasy Fiction Stories With The Help Of Our Specialists!

Watch as the Blue Class (Grades 2&3) explores the genre of fantasy fiction, and creates their own characters and stories with the help of our specialist teachers!

Celebrating the 100th Day of School!

On Thursday, February 15th the Youngers classes celebrated our 100th day of school! Our students worked hard to collect and count 100 objects (m&m’s, marshmallows, pasta noodles, etc.) to display in our 100th Day Museum. Students organized or grouped their items in various ways and shared their collections with each other and other members of our school community.  Our 100th Day gallery walk was so much fun!

Meet Us At The SoCAL Diversity Recruiting Fair!

The fair gives attendees the opportunity to learn about working in an independent school and speak with representatives about open positions. The 2024 hybrid fair is designed with you in mind! We are excited to meet you, whether you are local to the Los Angeles area and attending in person, or connecting with us virtually from a different part of the country! CLICK HERE to register.