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In 6th-Grade Global Studies, Teacher Dana Tatlock P’20, P’24 often brings timely issues into the classroom, giving students an opportunity to explore topics that are happening, right now, in the world around them. 💬
“The topic of data centers has been big in the news recently, and it was a good opportunity to engage the 6th-graders around a complicated issue that relates directly to their state and their own lives,” said Ms. Tatlock.
Yesterday, students read an article about data centers together. For homework 📝, they were asked to write a paragraph, addressed to Rhode Island Governor-Elect Helena Foulkes, on whether data centers should be banned in the state. Today, they brought their arguments back to the classroom and shared their perspectives during a class discussion. “They were so thoughtful and engaged!” Ms. Tatlock noted afterward.
Nov 4
We recently took a short trip around the world 🌏— or at least it felt that way – as we visited a few of the Aerie language tutorial sessions happening in Lower School. We heard Japanese, Hindi, Mandarin, Italian, Turkish, German, and French being spoken…and that`s just a sampling! Students are also learning languages ranging from Ancient Greek and Cantonese to Farsi, Finnish, and Portuguese.
Through the Aerie Enrichment Program, our students can explore subject matter that inspires them, like languages, beyond Wheeler`s standard curriculum. And even if a language isn`t listed in the course catalog, Aerie can help students find a way to pursue their particular interest.
We`re excited to see (or maybe hear?) which language gets added next! ✈️
We recently took a short trip around the world 🌏— or at least it felt that way – as we visited a few of the Aerie language tutorial sessions happening in Lower School. We heard Japanese, Hindi, Mandarin, Italian, Turkish, German, and French being spoken…and that`s just a sampling! Students are also learning languages ranging from Ancient Greek and Cantonese to Farsi, Finnish, and Portuguese.
Through the Aerie Enrichment Program, our students can explore subject matter that inspires them, like languages, beyond Wheeler`s standard curriculum. And even if a language isn`t listed in the course catalog, Aerie can help students find a way to pursue their particular interest.
We`re excited to see (or maybe hear?) which language gets added next! ✈️
We recently took a short trip around the world 🌏— or at least it felt that way – as we visited a few of the Aerie language tutorial sessions happening in Lower School. We heard Japanese, Hindi, Mandarin, Italian, Turkish, German, and French being spoken…and that`s just a sampling! Students are also learning languages ranging from Ancient Greek and Cantonese to Farsi, Finnish, and Portuguese.
Through the Aerie Enrichment Program, our students can explore subject matter that inspires them, like languages, beyond Wheeler`s standard curriculum. And even if a language isn`t listed in the course catalog, Aerie can help students find a way to pursue their particular interest.
Nov 4
Wheeler’s Upper School Jewish Affinity Group recently welcomed a pair of special guests: Rabbis Sarah Mack and Abi Oshins from Temple Beth-El in Providence.
They joined students and faculty for a discussion about what it’s like being a Jew in today’s world. The conversation covered a range of topics, from the challenges – most notably the rise in antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad – to the joys, such as celebrating family members’ B’nai Mitzvahs and planning for the group’s upcoming latke (fried potato pancakes) sale for Hanukkah.
“I always appreciate seeing my students in the place where they spend each day,” said Rabbi Mack. “I also love getting to know Jewish students from other synagogues and hearing their stories. I do think it’s important to connect outside of synagogue spaces so that our students know we are available to them. Rabbis can also be a valuable tool for teaching about the Jewish faith and interfaith, and modeling work in our challenging times.”
Community, in both the hard and good times, was one of the themes that several students talked about with Rabbis Mack and Oshins during the conversation. It’s one of the main things, they said, that brings them to Jewish Affinity throughout the school year. @templebethelprov
Nov 3
There were costumes, candy, and some seriously creative trunks at the Lower School Trunk or Treat last Saturday! The event brought families together at Wheeler Farm for an afternoon of Halloween festivities. We want to thank Wheeler Family Association committee member Michelle Cheung P’31, P’34 for organizing a spook-tacular gathering for our Lower School community! 🍂👻🎃
Nov 2
