What’s Happening
From September’s opening day to June’s closing ceremonies, we document and share events from all over our campus in an attempt to continuously communicate all the diverse goings-on at The Unquowa School. From school-wide events, assemblies, visiting presenters and other highlights from around campus, here’s a sample of what’s happening…
6-8 Soccer Caps Off a Solid Season!
Posted by Lloyd Mitchell
6-8 soccer had another solid fall campaign. We matched up against many strong soccer programs and came away this season with a final record of 7-2. The team has grown into a cohesive soccer team that learned to play controlled soccer that led to quality victories. This squad was led by a group of 8th graders who set the bar high for success. While we know they all will be missed next year, the squad is in good hands with the up and coming talent in 6th and 7th to lead the team next year. Great season!
Gators In Training Fall Season!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
The Unquowa field is buzzing with excitement as our cheerful kindergarten, first, and second graders show off their growing soccer skills! With their amazing dribbling, passing, and shooting, these young Gators are learning how to work together and find open spaces on the field. They’re having a blast while getting ready to be the stars of tomorrow. Go Gators!
October Fun Mandarin Classes!
Posted by kellyyeh
In October, we had such a fun time introducing students to numbers and colors in Mandarin! We learned to ask “How old are you?” and “What color do you like?” and even how to reply to those questions.
Our classes were filled with exciting activities and lots of practice, and the students were enthusiastic about everything they learned!
The third graders also enjoyed their very first culture class, where we took our communication sheet outside to practice. After that, they got to have a blast playing shuttlecock kicking (jianzi). I’m so excited to see all the amazing things we’ll do together in November!
The Indian Removal Act – A Congressional Hearing
Posted by Ariel Warshaw
8th graders have been studying Westward Expansion and Settler Colonialism in Humanities, with a focus on the devastating impact of the Indian Removal Act (IRA) and Trail of Tears. They read excerpts from the law itself, learned about the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Supreme Court case, and analyzed letters from both President Andrew Jackson and Cherokee-representative Major Ridge.
Celebrating the Civil Rights Movement at Cane River Creole National Historic Park
Posted by Krissy Ponden
The Cane River Creole National Historic Park in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana is hosting a youth art exhibition celebrating the civil rights movement early next year. Unquowa’s 6th grade students have been creating artwork that will be displayed at the park as part of the exhibition. We had a virtual visit with Ranger Meghan who explained the history of the park and the civil rights movement, and we played civil rights bingo to learn about some of the movement’s most influential leaders. Students selected a leader or event and researched their chosen topic to provide them with historical context for their drawings. The finished drawings will be sent to the park later this month and will be on display for visitors to view and learn from.
Writing in Cuneiform!
Posted by Thomas Iezin
In 6th grade Humanities, our students had an exciting opportunity to step into the shoes of ancient Mesopotamian scribes. With guidance from Mrs. Ponden, they created clay tablets, just as scribes would have thousands of years ago. But instead of writing in English, they took it a step further by inscribing the title of their Language Arts short stories in cuneiform—the earliest form of writing! It was a hands-on experience that brought history to life and deepened their understanding of ancient cultures.