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…
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Kobe Bryant Speaking Spanish
Posted by Rebeca Espinosa
On the first anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, students in seventh grade enjoyed an interview of him in Spanish. During the interview, he credited 2005’s La Madrastra (soap opera) to improve his fluency. Kobe also credited Sabado Gigante (famous Spanish show in Univision) with helping him perfect his Spanish. Seventh graders watch documentaries and movies to improve their fluency and develop a more colloquial way of speaking the target language. This video of Kobe was particularly interesting for our students because they got to listen to him speak Spanish with an American accent! Watch the full interview here
Weekly Wednesday Assembly – January 27, 2021
Posted by Karen Williamson
Radio Drama
Posted by Megan Kirk
Upper School students had an amazing live reading of the radio dramas they wrote in Performing Arts class. Students began this unit by learning about the history of the radio dramas. We listened to a few clips from many different radio dramas including the famous War of the Worlds. When it was time to write their own scripts the students were so excited! Students created mysteries, comedies, science fiction, and more! Instead of recording these radio dramas – we did a live table reading. It was awesome! I was so impressed with the creativity in both the character choices and the use of sound effects. Students also developed greatly as actors during this unit. I am so proud of all of their work!
Weekly Wednesday Assembly – January 20, 2021
Posted by Karen Williamson
Fun in the Winter Sun!
Posted by Faith Barbuto
I was out for a hike with a friend recently, discussing what a lovely day it was- it was 39 degrees- when we realized our idea of what constitutes outdoor weather has really changed of late! There is a saying in Denmark, “There is no bad weather, just bad clothing!” Here in the Unquowa early childhood department we fully embrace that motto. From Muddy Buddy rain suits to full in winter gear, we have found ways to enjoy our time outdoors no matter the weather! Being outside is a fundamental part of our philosophy and crucial to healthy child development. In my PreK classroom we aim to spend at least 2 hours outside every day- and that’s on a cold day! What exactly are we doing out there? We are learning in the most important way, through play! Children who spend more time outside develop a deeper connection to nature, and are more passionate about conservation. Through imaginative outdoor play students learn problem solving, how to cooperate with peers, gain independence and most importantly how to have fun without an adult leading the activity. Most of us grew up spending most of our free time outside but sadly that is not the world our children live in. I have seen in my years of teaching just how much young children need the chance to be wild and unstructured! Each day my students are learning outside, recent lessons include bird-watching, searching for shapes and symmetry in trees, looking for signs of winter and reading street signs but there are also many opportunities to just explore, observe and just play! This has been a cornerstone of Unquowa education since the beginning and this year students of all grades are outside more than ever. Here’s hoping that when we come out of this pandemic people will still embrace the importance of spending time in the great outdoors!
Weekly Wednesday Assembly – January 13, 2021
Posted by Karen Williamson
