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Jan 29

Naturemapping Field Trip

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Science
January 29, 2013

We got an opportunity to go naturemapping so I volunteered our 8th graders since they’re all learning Life Science this year! An amazing AmeriCorps Volunteer, the one who taught my 8th graders last year about Rain Gardens, organized the whole trip for us! We were very fortunate indeed. We took over 70 kids on a …

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Jul 18

Mossman Found!

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Class News
July 18, 2012

We found the Mossman! He exists!! Background story: At the end of May, on our 8th grade week-long Odyssey field trip, we were taking our school bus to the Hoh Rain Forest. On the way there I saw what I could only describe as a Mossman. I told our bus driver and on the way …

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May 21

Week-Long Field Trip!

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Ed News, Science, Tech Integration
May 21, 2012

This week, May 21 to May 25, 8th grade teachers at my school will be taking over 85 8th graders along with 20 HS counselors to Camp David, Jr. on gorgeous Lake Crescent for an Olympic Odyssey outdoor education experience. One aspect of this trip that stresses out a bunch of our students, including yours …

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Feb 25

Quick Inquiry Field Trip

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Ed News
February 25, 2011

A colleague of mine, Kit Pennell, gave me a great idea. I am teaching two 8th grade life science classes and I’ve been looking for opportunities to get my students to generate questions they are interested in learning about. Luckily we have a nice park within walking distance of the school and it even has …

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May 13

Odssey 2010

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Class News
May 13, 2010

We are almost ready for our week-long field trip to gorgeous Lake Crescent for the 8th grade Olympic Odyssey! In case your child has lost or misplaced some of the most recent paperwork here is a link to a copy of the packing list: Odyssey2010FinalRemindLetter And here is a link to the Final Reminder letter …

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Nov 10

6th Grade Field Trip

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Class News
November 10, 2009

This Friday, 11-13-09, 6th graders will be participating in the annual 6th grade day of service. Sixth graders will be helping North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) in their restoration efforts on Chimacum Creek as we study the water quality of Chimacum Creek. This year students will be walking to the Grange, as last year, but …