“A peaceful transfer of power,” is a phrase repeated by newscasters at every inauguration. This week’s ceremony continued democracy’s great achievement, leaving unbroken the precedent set by John Adams after he lost the presidency to Thomas Jefferson in the bitterly contested election of 1800. Watching the inauguration with students this week was moving. Our littlest …
*Please note: Photos used for this Snapshot were taken last year, prior to the pandemic, as both of Parker’s photographers are currently working remotely. Solutions for functioning during a pandemic are by necessity reactive. We do the best we can with the information we have at the time. Such was the case with remote schooling last …
When you look back on your experience as a middle schooler, what do you remember? For most of us, memories of middle school are a mixed bag of very big emotions. The middle school years are primarily marked by change — changes in schedules, changes in bodies, changes in friends and social groups. Vulnerability is …
This past week, Parker teachers and students spent time celebrating the immense accomplishments of the past few months of in-person schooling by reflecting on PEACE and what it means to our community. In true Parker fashion, these festivities were unique for each classroom, serving the individual and age-appropriate needs of each group. Nonetheless, some powerful …
2020 was a big year to try new things here at Parker. In the lower school, we created a stand alone Kindergarten, and we welcomed 5th grade into our middle school. This year also saw the creation of a new 3rd and 4th grade combined class here at Parker, led by Nellie Barker. Nellie lives …
This is the time of year at Parker when our halls start bursting with the overflowing creative evidence of months of thoughtful and industrious project work. Students are fully immersed in the substantive work of bringing projects to fruition. Our students know that the work they do in the classroom has implications that reach beyond …
A quick video peek at the Kindergarten Outdoor classroom…
Tuesday, December 15, 11:30am Progressive education begins with student experience and interests in mind, rather than a fixed set of knowledge to be memorized. Join our Kindergarten teacher Leigh Augustine, to learn more about the impact this philosophy has on our young learners in Kindergarten! Learn more & register for meeting details at https://pages.parkerschool.org/kindergarten-open-house/.
One of the absolute greatest things about being a student at Parker is the love and support that flows into our school from our broader community. The importance of our wider community in nurturing the lives of our students cannot be understated. Knowing that parents, grandparents, and special friends value their school helps children feel …
Anyone who is lucky enough to have had a child attend our PreK program knows that our youngest Parker students are treated to a magical experience in learning. Here at Parker, we believe that all children are capable individuals deserving of respect. Every aspect of a preschooler’s day, from snack to circle time, and buddies …