Cape Disappointment

The Octopi and Creators' field study to Cape Disappointment and other points on the Lewis and Clark Trail was a smashing success. Three days seeing the sites and learning about the Corp of Discovery, two nights of camping together in yurts and cooking and sharing meals together. Then there were the s'mores, playing on the beach, checking out WW II bunkers and so many other great experiences. And the weather was perfect!

Matisse Meets Pollock

After all the hard work of ITBS testing the Octopi took a break with a little art work. First they learned about Henri Matisse's collages and Jackson Pollock's Action Painting and then they combined the two. Fun and very cool art work!

Learning About Hearts

The Octopi had a visit from two of our Seabury doctor parents to dissect lamb hearts. They learned the parts of the heart and how blood and oxygen are passed through the body. They also discussed how to keep their hearts healthy for life.

Tacoma Symphony

The Octopi spent a week prepping for their visit to the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra's youth concert and joined fifth graders from throughout the area at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma. The concert was really awesome and the Octopi went away with a better understanding of how composers write and the structure of an orchestra.

Job Carr Cabin

As part of their study of Westward Expansion the Octopi visited the Job Carr Cabin Museum in Tacoma. They learned about the journey by wagon to Washington and how life was before the founding of Tacoma. They even got to do crafts,sing and try out dancing like the pioneers would have done!

Science Fair

The Octopi did an amazing job on their Science Fair projects showing a great depth of understanding about the scientific method. Many involved our recent study about microbiology but also included studies about pain and distraction, as well as video and movie preferences. Nice job Octopi!

 

Auction Project is ON!

The Ocotopi have begun work on their acution project, decoupaged folding and nesting trays. They are going to be awesome! Plan on some serious bidding.