Archives: February 2009

February 17, 2009


Satori News for February 17, 2009

Seniors Project

On Thursday, February 19, 2009, Satori students traveled to Edgewater Center to visit with the “Seniors” for the annual Senior Project.  Students interviewed each Senior about their experiences when they were children.  Students inquired about how “green” the world was in the past with questions about energy, gardening, and transportation.  On March 12, the “Seniors” will visit us here at Satori for the culmination of the program.

Spring Break Child Care Camp

Child care will be available during Spring Break, March 16-20, 2009, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Satori for a minimum of  6 to a maximum of  8 students.  The fee per child for the care is $100 for the entire week which is to be paid to Satori by Friday, March 13.  The care provider will be Ms. Henriett Glant, who has been substitute teaching here. Please complete a registration form with Ms. Rinaldi  by March 1.

Mardi Gras Events

Satori students are registered to walk in  the Children’s Parade on Sunday, February 22, at 2:00 pm.  Please let me know if your child will be walking.  The students are making paper maché Sun Faces to carry with a sign:  “Satori Goes Solar”.   The route for the parade is from 27th down the Seawall to the Academy parking lot.  Line up should be by 1:00 at 27th and Q.  Students should wear jeans and a Satori tee shirt.  If you do not have one let us know.

During the Saturday, February 21 parade that goes in front of  the school, the parent committee has decided to sell hot dogs, corn in a cup, chips, coke and water from the front entrance facing 25th Street.  We will need to set up to sell before the parade and will need two volunteer parents each hour, one to man the table and one to be cashier. The committee will be prepping the food and keeping the sales table supplied.   We want to set up at 3:00 pm and begin selling by 4:00.  The parade starts at 6:30 so we think most selling will occur before and early.  We will stay open as long as supplies last.  In addition to helpers, we will need the following items: crock pots, coolers, dippers and tongs, can openers, extension cords, shop lights,  strobe or disco light, and folding lawn chairs.

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February 10, 2009


Satori News for February 10, 2009

Update: Buffalo Soldiers Electronic Field Trip

Today Middle and Upper School Satori students participated in an interactive Electronic Field Trip which was filmed at Ft Davis, Texas. The topic was Buffalo Soldiers, who they were and their role in history. Doris Smith called in a question for the Upper School that was answered on this nationally broadcast program. Nina Corey and David George helped write the curriculum for the program which was produced by Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Jamar Soord, a former Satori student and big brother of Natalie, was one of the students featured on the field trip. Another Galveston student from Weis Middle School was also featured along with other students from Texas and from Indiana.

Satori Seniors Project

On Thursday, February 19, 2009, our students will travel to Edgewater Center for their first visit with the “Seniors” for our Senior Project. We will need drivers to be here at 1:30 pm on the 19th to take the children to the center and to return by 3:15. If you can help, please contact Ms. Woodlock. On March 12, the “Seniors” will visit us here at Satori for the culmination of the program which will integrate with our gardening program.

Spring Break Child Care Camp

Child care will be available during Spring Break, March 16-20, 2009, here at Satori for a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 8 students. The fee per child for the care is $100 for the entire week which is to be paid to Satori by Friday, March 13. The care provider will be Ms. Henriett Glant who has been substitute teaching here at Satori. Hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please complete a registration form with Ms. Rinaldi for this service by March 1.

Consultant to Support Teachers

Dr. Nancy Hodges, a consultant in gifted and talented education, met with our teachers on Friday, February 6, 2009, to work with them on the next integrated unit. She offered web based resources as well as curriculum materials in the form of modular leaning centers to facilitate thinking skills.

Billie Rinaldi, Director

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