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