#74 and #2 Recently US NEWS and World Reports conducted an independent survey of more than 20,000 high schools across the country to determine their “Best High Schools Rankings”. Unlike the Washington Post’s AP Rankings that should come out in a few weeks US NEWS looked at numerous factors in determining their list of the… [Read More...]
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Outdoor School: More than a Science Program
April 21, 2012 By
I can’t really explain why Outdoor School is such an important and unique program without explaining my own personal experience with this treasured, yet threatened sixth grade right of passage. I don’t mean to sound sappy or overly dramatic about what Outdoor School has done for me, just honest. So please bear with me for… [Read More...]
Experiencing the Oregon Trail
April 19, 2012 By
Our five Corbett intermediate classes participated in a reenactment of the Oregon Trail as the culminating activity for our Westward Expansion unit. Wagon groups were formed of five or six students each. Each group mixed up bread dough, which was baked by our wonderful kitchen staff. Groups converted Radio Flyers to Prairie Schooners, stitched covers for their wagons, and loaded… [Read More...]
Socks For A Second Chance
April 8, 2012 By
There are over 3000 homeless families living in East Multnomah county right now. My Father’s House is a family shelter that serves 30 families at a time who are trying to turn their lives around. My name is Jake Gradwohl. I am an 8th grader in Mr. Houck’s class, and I am doing a service… [Read More...]
Is Music Education Just an Expensive Playtime?
April 4, 2012 By
As our community cultures shift and change across this broad landscape of America, different attitudes will surface and submerge regarding the education of our youth. Prejudices within each community will influence the delivery of education in such ways as funding, scheduling, teacher proficiency, building usage and so on. Sadly, these issues of education are often… [Read More...]
Corbett Art Featured at MHCC High School Art Exhibit
April 3, 2012 By
All students, friends and family are invited to come see work created by Corbett’s student artists displayed at the Mt. Hood Community College Visual Arts Gallery from April 2-26. The Opening Reception will be held this Thursday, April 5, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, with awards presented at 7:00 pm. Work by seventeen Corbett High… [Read More...]
A spring break update
March 24, 2012 By
Today our daughter ELie went to soccer practice. It was a lovely day, sunny and 60 degrees. On Wednesday we had a snow day! I really can’t predict what the weather will do next. Fortunately, I think I have a handle on at least some of the things that will happen next in our school… [Read More...]
Thoroughly Modern Millie by Clare Dearixon
March 16, 2012 By
CCTPRESENTS THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Corbett Children’sTheater (CCT) proudly presents Thoroughly Modern Millie: March 22nd – 7:00 pm March 23rd - 7:00 pm March 24th – 1:00pm & 7:00 pm March 25th – 3:00 pm Tickets cost $7 for seniors and students and $9 for adults. For reservations call 503-261-4266 or visit corbettchildrenstheater.com. Thoroughly modern Millie… [Read More...]
No, I do not have a skunk in my closet.
March 14, 2012 By
Anyone who has wandered by the west end of the high school may have noticed the scent of skunk wafting through the air. You may have also heard a rumor that I am keeping a colony of skunks in my classroom. I’d be lying if I said the thought hadn’t crossed my mind, but I… [Read More...]
Celebrating our Volunteers
March 8, 2012 By
Celebrating our Volunteers (part 2 in an occasional series) When many of us reflect about what makes Corbett School District a great place to be, we certainly think about the importance of the volunteers in our grade school. We have decided to share with everyone, some of the people who are currently volunteering in… [Read More...]