We had a great meeting today planning for our outdoor classroom (woods) and the murals on the Greenleaf Mansion walls (walls). We’re looking forward to a great week with our terrific IL group!...
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Ten days and counting…! With spring approaching, we are getting ready for a warm Costa Rica adventure! We just learned about the families we’ll be staying with for our homestay in Coopesanjuan, and we can’t wait to meet them in person. We’re looking forward to snoozing on the plane after our early morning start (arriving...
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Looking forward to a great adventure with a fantastic group of students! Madame Ferreira and Señora Paolello...
Continue readingLooking Forward
We have busy week planned, studying the social psychology of dogs. Students will be visiting 3 dog parks in preparation for designing their own. They will hear from a dog trainer and a Veterinarian, as well as a person who places foster dogs with Veterans through an organization called Semper Fido. We will do...
Continue readingCiao!
Looking forward to a great trip! Remember to pack layers, good walking shoes, passport, a positive attitude, and an open mind to learning. We ‘re about to visit an amazing city!...
Continue readingWelcome to the Pine Barrens IL 2015
We are very excited to be exploring the Pine Barrens for another year! We have a great schedule lined up: it will take us to cranberry bogs, nature preserves, animal rehabilitation centers, hiking trails, and fire towers. Looking forward to a wonderful experience!...
Continue readingExperiencing Art
This 2015 Intensive Learning year our artsy group will be traveling to local destinations to create ephemeral art that relates to the environment in which we are standing–from improv and street art to using trees to draw. Our three trips will include Philadelphia, Pakum Pond in the Pine Barrens and the beaches in Ocean...
Continue readingReady to Serve: South Jersey Service
After an aspiring service-themed assembly yesterday, we are ready to participate in the South Jersey Service Intensive Learning program. Here’s the most up-to-date itinerary: Friday, 3/20: We will be headed to the Perkins Center for the Arts right in Moorestown to help the Arts center prepare their garden beds for spring, help them build...
Continue readingBayshore Planning Meeting
We are looking forward to our planning meeting on Thursday, March 19th during assembly period in the Moriuchi Room!...
Continue readingWhat’s coming in Quilting
Hello! I am in the middle of making plans for Intensive Learning. To make the week a little special, I would like to do two things, if you guys think it would be fun. 1. Have each of you bring in a snack for one of the days so we can fortify ourselves as...
Continue readingGetting ready for another year…
The metal has been ordered, and 15 students are ready to try their hands at creating metal tools, works of art, etc. on the coal forges at the Harriton House....
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