Service learning is a core component of progressive education, and being of service to our larger community is a core value of PKS.
Artistic Explorations in 3rd Grade: Symmetrical Stitched Designs
Our third graders recently explored symmetrical stitched designs. They began by looking at examples of Chinese embroidery and discussing the intricate designs and varied stitches. With a plastic needle and yarn, students intermittently watched a basic stitch video while practicing on their own piece of burlap.
Teacher Profile (Effi Wang)
PKS "Wonder Works" Presented at National PEN Conference (video)
Author Lenora Chu Visits PKS
Lenora Chu read to us from her book, Little Soldiers: An American Boy, A Chinese School, and the Global Race To Achieve. She enrolled her son in one of China's elite preschools and her book offers an honest -- and at times harrowing! -- look into the high-stakes, ultra-competitive and test-focused education system in China.
Annual Parents Night Out Celebration
Structured Word Inquiry: Understanding How English Works!
First Graders are Community Planners!
Last week, our PKS first graders continued their discussion on "community." Students read the mini-book I Love My Community and used the Chinese names for libraries, parks, toy stores, restaurants, and soccer fields. The mini-book ended in an open-ended form that invited students to think about what other places could be added to a community to make it even better.
Elementary Curriculum Night
Preschool Curriculum Night
The Vision of Mathematics at PKS
PKS Opens New Lower Elementary Building
Admissions Kickoff
Welcome Back!
Message from Incoming Head Chris Livaccari
I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of becoming your next Head of School in July 2018. I would like to thank all of the students, teachers, staff, parents and board members that took the time to meet with me during my visit to school and with whom I have interacted over the last few weeks. I especially appreciated the time I spent in Chinese answering the most challenging questions of all – from the PKS third graders!