The Anneliese Journal
French Language Classes Practice Vocabulary Through Baking
Intensive French Language classes joined together to celebrate “La Fête de La Baguette” with Chef Jake, who taught our students how to knead and shape a baguette. Culture is an important aspect of World Language classes, and opportunities to review vocabulary and learn the culture of the countries where a language is spoken makes the learning more meaningful. Next week they will celebrate “La Tour Eiffel,” the iconic tower that is the symbol of Paris. Madame Odile shares, “Chef Jake
French Intensive World Language Students Share French Breakfast Together
Students in our Willowbrook campus French Intensive World Language program gathered last week to share a French breakfast together – or petit-déjeuner – and use their French-speaking skills. The French Level 1 class of Madame Georgia and French Level 2/3 class of Madame Odile enjoyed spending the morning together while using their French language knowledge to communicate. Madame Odile shares, “The students asked politely for bread with butter and jam, and for a croissant: “Je voudrais une tartine et un
Fourth Grade Students Visit Bowers Museum
Our Fourth Grade students recently visited the Bowers Museum to learn about life on the ranches back in the days of early California settlers. They looked at how the land was divided and jobs they could have had back then, and how to make clothing with paint designs using insect pigment. They also learned how the missions affected this land ownership, spreading religion across California.
Fourth Grade Classes Visit Big Bear on Overnight Field Trip
The fourth grade classes of Mr. Mike and Mr. Martyn traveled to Big Bear, California last week for the school’s annual fourth grade overnight field trip. This excursion to YMCA’s Camp Whittle is a great experience for the fourth graders to develop some independence and strengthen friendships. Their action-packed two-day trip involved team-building exercises, archery, hockey, animal experiences, camp fires, nature walks, rock-wall climbing, an exciting night hike, and much more, all surrounded by nature.
Fifth Grade Students Enjoy STEAM Activities at Astro Camp
Our fifth grade class visited Astro Camp in the spring for their big experiential learning trip of the school year. The students participated in a wide array of STEAM activities and team-building exercises for a memorable overnight getaway. Mr. Joshua shares, “Astro Camp was literally a blast for our fifth graders! From blasting off rockets that they had built themselves, to bursting hydrogen-filled balloons into giant fireballs, to flying through the pine forest on zip lines, there was no shortage