As we head into another school year, I’m pleased with how far we’ve come, both in the evolution of the school and in the continuing fulfillment of our mission. It is a joy greater than I can describe to watch our students flourishing each day in an educational program and setting designed from the ground up to encourage them as human beings, individually and as members of a community, and to find new and creative ways to escort them into the rich world of academic learning and the arts based not on some generic textbook and the dry memorization of facts but on their unique interests, learning styles, capacities, talents, and timings. Again and again, we see our fundamental belief confirmed—that education at its best depends upon respect—including mutual respect for each other, students and staff alike, and in the self-respect that comes naturally when learning is exciting, relevant, and fun!
If your child is returning to Loga Springs this fall, we welcome you back with open arms. We have some wonderful programs lined up, and look forward to getting under way. We’ll be adding to our teaching staff, starting a K-3 curriculum, expanding our after-school class offerings, and much more. And if this is your first year with us, we welcome you and your child into our community enthusiastically, as we have so much to share with you. Those of you who are coming out of a public school experience may find it hard to believe that our students often “hit the ground running” when they get here in the morning, and often choose to stay after, because they’re engrossed in a creative project, or simply because our school is such a friendly place, no one runs out the door when a bell rings. We invite you to be involved with us in creating an indelibly beautiful and deeply rewarding experience for your child and the other children entrusted to us at our “little red schoolhouse,” every day of the school year.
Best,
Karen
What's New
Peace Training Full Weekend Workshop March 30,31, and April 1
All teens, and tweens are welcome to participate in our Alternatives to Violence for Youth Training this spring.
The Alternatives to Violence for Youth is a participatory, experiential program developed by Dr. James Porter to address issues of interpersonal violence, prejudice, and injustice with participants of all ages, with a focus on middle-and high-school age youth. Dr. Porter has more than ten years of experience working with teens, and peace.His latest research findings provides us with new avenues toward building peaceful communities.
We would like to help build this peaceful community here in Gainesville. March 30 Dr. James Porter will be providing a weekend seminar to students aged 11-16. The Alternatives to Violence for Youth Training is a participatory, experiential program developed by Dr. James Porter to address the need for peaceful learning and issues of interpersonal violence, prejudice, and injustice with participants of all ages, with a focus on middle-and high-school age youth. Dr. Porter has more than ten years of experience working with teens, and peace.The program will run for three days. Friday 9-3, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 10-1. The cost is $50 for the whole weekend.
Like Our New Classes?
Rachel Hofer now provides play therapy classes and private counseling sessions, Grace Lopez now provides bilingual education, and Shanetta Reeces now provides CPR classes. Please call 352-337-0686 for more details.
Amanda Erickson Joins the Teaching Staff
We're pleased to welcome Amanda Erickson to the teaching staff for the coming academic hear. Amanda will take over the history area, and work closely with the kids to bring history to life for them in their studies. For Amanda's bio, see our Staff page.
Like Our New Look?
You've probably noticed that we have a new look, including a new logo, new web site, and new collateral materials. Thanks to Effie Rodriguez, our staff art instructor, for the great new turtle logo, and to Philip Golabuk for developing the site and collaborating to complete the makeover in record time.