by newschoolsyr | Oct 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
This past week we were able to visit Le Moyne College to look at all of the samples that we collected while we were at Highland Forest. Hilary also collected some samples from a local pond near her house as well. The students were all ready and excited to make their...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
The trip to Highland Forest last week was a success! Although it was a little bit cold, the students did an amazing job exploring the pond! On our walk there we stopped to see the workers moving TONS of rocks into the trucks! It was fascinating to see! On the way we...
by newschoolsyr | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Freshwater biomes has had a great start! We have had such wonderful and enriching discussions on streams and other freshwater biomes. The students are really dedicated to the subject and love to share their thoughts and ideas. Outside of great class discussion and...
by newschoolsyr | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Breathing Room Book Club by Neona (an 8th grader) This year I taught a book club on the book the Breathing Room. I taught the book club to Ace, Jonas, Juliette, Maia and Jake. They are in 6th grade. The Breathing Room is about a girl named Evvy who is sent to a...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, field trips, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
The older children at The New School, who are part in our Government unit, took a field trip to Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center on Onondaga Lake. The students spent an hour examining the exhibits. They were assigned to answer a series of questions and...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
This year, the older children are examining groups of people who have had to fight for their rights. One such group is individuals with disabilities. We’ve read articles, watched Ted Talks, watched Temple Grandin, and engaged in discussions with...
