A proud Lower Elementary student journalist stopped us on the playground the day the first edition of the Sierra Nevada news was published, wanted to make sure we had seen it, AND requested that we announce the next publication date. We are happy to oblige!
For Serrano Families: Rachel Olson is collecting for the ‘Christmas in Cordova’ Drive
The Christmas in Cordova Toy Drive is designed with the simple premise that “every child deserves to have a present to open at Christmas”.
Sierra Nevada News 11-16-18
“Our community and each, individual child is the source of most of my gratitude in my life. Certainly my family is in there but I don’t actually spend as much time with them as I do with or thinking about the children in my care.”
Sierra Nevada News 10-29-18
It was wonderful to have a chance to chat with most of you over this past week. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me whenever you have questions or concerns – you don’t need to wait until conferences. I’m always happy to talk with you about your child.
Recipes from the San Gabriel Community at BMS – 10-29-18
Skylarr’s family brought us five gorgeous orange cauliflowers. We made roasted cauliflower soup that was out of this world. Here is the recipe that your child could definitely make for the family for dinner:
A Glimpse Into My Lesson Planning Book… Eucalyptus 10-9-18
Some of the lessons I presented were abstract long division, parts of a woody stem, other types of stems, gender nouns, the food chain, math facts, polygons, introduction to the leaf, types of lines, parts of a line, verb charades, singular and plural nouns, parts of a leaf, felting, multiples, rhythm sticks, and the crust, mantle, and core…
A Note on Screen Time… from our Lower Elementary Guide, but good for everyone!
We have been talking quite a bit lately at school about reading, writing and screens. Over the past 16 years of teaching and especially in the last five years, I have seen a significant change in the way that children are processing language in both reading and writing…
Sierra Nevada News 10-8-18
…One thing I’ve noticed has stayed constant over the years. That is the children’s desire to learn. They continue to have a great thirst for knowledge and understanding. They still want to find out why and to make discoveries for themselves. I know that together as a team we can help them satisfy this great curiosity about the world!
Run to Feed the Hungry Bergamo Team 2018
October 2, 2018 Dear Bergamo Community, My name is Cole Arnold and I am a student in the San Gabriel class. I’m forming a team for S.F.B.F.S (Sacramento Food Bank and Family… Read More
BMS Blu Room News 10-1-18
Mealtimes are a celebrated part of human culture and a major part of our day. We strive to help children develop mindfulness around eating, courteous manners, and tidy habits.