Just Breathe
A Note from Heather “Mommy, I think you should use your Breathing Tool.” So said, Alex, my kindergartener, as I frantically raced through the back streets of Berkeley, cursing under my breath, clenching the steering wheel, snapping at my boys, all the while attempting to get them to their soccer matches on time. My efforts were in vain as we arrived late. I was harried and impatient—not one of my finer parenting moments. Yet Alex’s words grabbed me, and I immediately shifted my emotions. “Thank you, Alex, for your reminder,” I calmly replied, and I pulled over. We each put one...
Read MorePS Authors & Lectures: Dr. Christine Carter
Authors & Lectures Premiere Event: Dr. Christine Carter Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Avis MPR * Special Event!! This premiere event’s reception will feature a selection of treats from a few of our culinary parents’ including:mini-cupcakes by Kamala De Valois Indian samosas by Deepak & Shelley Ajmani of Bombay Spice House a selection of wines curated by Joe Gaspardone of “Thumbs Up Wine” plus more…! Topic/Raising Happiness: Parenting Mistakes I’ve Made, and How You Can Avoid Them” As parents, we all want our...
Read MoreNew Projects in Buildings and Grounds
Following months of collaborative design work, two exciting facilities improvement projects began to take shape over the summer: On the Middle School campus, a classroom designed and built in the 1950’s was transformed into a versatile new learning space. Inspired by the faculty’s 21st Century Skills Project, a team of educators, architects and project managers came together to design a space that would better support the development of those skills. The team focused on creating an environment that is simple and flexible, provides easy access to technology, inspires creativity,...
Read MoreFrom the Board Chair
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to extend a warm welcome back to all of our new and continuing families. The primary responsibilities of the Board are:to determine and guide the character, mission, and culture of the school, to establish overall policies for the school, to assure the financial stability of the school, and to ensure that the policies the Board adopts are effectively implemented.We don’t get involved in the day-to-day operations of the school; we leave those duties to Katherine Dinh and her capable staff, but we do help guide the staff’s efforts by setting...
Read MoreEarth Day 2012: Earth, Universe—Awe
Celebrating Earth Day at Prospect Sierra On Thursday, April 19, three remarkable scientists presented to our lucky students to celebrate Earth Day. Twenty inspiring parents, teachers, and community members led workshops designed to cultivate the emotion of “awe” while teaching about our planet and universe. Three weeks later, our faculty and students are still talking about it. By all accounts, we were awe-struck! Dr. Phillip Alvelda is a former NASA scientist chosen by the World Economic Forum as a World Technology Pioneer. He spoke about designing something that has never existed before...
Read MoreParent Forum Features The Body Positive
Join us Tuesday, April 17 when Connie Sobczak and her teen leaders from The Body Positive return for a discussion and 25 minute film screening. The film, Body Talk for Teens, was made by teens for teens and discusses difficulties in dealing with health and body image issues, offering solutions for navigating these complicated subjects. This event is open to both parents and their children (5th grade and up). Curious? View this trailer of the movie:Over the past few weeks, Connie and her team have worked with Prospect Sierra 7th and 8th graders in the life skills classes. Many students were...
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