Our classroom has been the center of furious construction activity this week. After many days of learning about bridge types and components, two field trips to observe bridges in the gorge and Portland, and a few hours of reviewing preliminary designs submitted by all individuals, our corporations have finally begun to build their chosen bridges…. [Read More...]
Snacks Please
May 14, 2012 By
Dear preschool families, Our snack shelf is quite bare! If you are out and about please pick up a snack or two for the Corbett Preschool. Our favorites have been: apples apple sauce (any fruit sauce!) string cheese bagels and cream cheese baby carrots crackers vegetables and hummus something creative and store bought for us… [Read More...]
The Week Ahead 5/14-5/17
May 13, 2012 By
Last week we improved our Battle of the Books record to 3-0 with another victory! The win guaranteed us a spot in the school finals on Thursday 5/24. We will have to overcome another tough challenge this Thursday to carry an undefeated record into the finals. Our room will become a construction zone for the… [Read More...]
Fun Friday Pictures!
May 11, 2012 By
Mr. Webber, Mr. Mertz and the Fun Friday group get some exercise on Picnic Day!
Save the Dates
May 10, 2012 By
Here are a few happenings as we wrap-up the year: May 22nd, Tuesday Our teachers will take a professional development day to attend a workshop. However, in the preschool, the show will go on with a much loved group of teachers and assistants who have joined our preschool class throughout the school year. May 25th,… [Read More...]
Week of May 7th
May 10, 2012 By
I hope you have had a chance to enjoy the sunny weather! It makes me even more anxious for summer. As the school year nears its end, we start thinking ahead. Many folks have spoken of their plans for next year. Please let me know, if you haven’t already, if your child will not be… [Read More...]
Pick-up Procedures
May 10, 2012 By
We need to solidify pick-up and drop off procedures for both half day and full day kiddos. Please pick-up promptly at 11:30am for half day preschool 3:00pm for full day preschool After the specified time, extended care begins for each respective group at $4/hour.
Thank You Volunteers!
May 9, 2012 By
We invite anyone who has worked in a classroom, chaperoned on a field trip, or helped with a school wide event to join the teachers and Mrs. Hanes for cake and punch to celebrate our amazing group of parent, family and community volunteers. Wednesday, May 16th 3:40-4:15 Trillium Room Please add your name to the… [Read More...]
Portland Bridge Walk – 4/30/12
May 5, 2012 By
Our class took a second field study last week as part of our on-going Bridge Unit. Our tour guide, Nathan Hoover, led us to the Department of Transportation. We then hopped on the MAX to arrive at the Morrison Bridge, and viewed the bridge lifting from its bascule pit — the students loved it! We… [Read More...]
Scenic Highway Bridges Field Study – 4/24/12
May 5, 2012 By
As part of our Columbia Gorge Studies and Bridges Unit, our class went on a field study along the Scenic Highway. In class, we’ve been studying the arch, truss, suspension and beam bridge constructions. This field study was an opportunity to put our knowledge into practice! We stopped at three different bridges in the Gorge:… [Read More...]