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While publishing parties have long been a part of our school's culture, our Middle Level has added its own layer by hosting a fall celebration dedicated to sharing student writing: Authors Night. Throughout the fall, each grade immerses itself in a specific genre. This year, sixth graders explored poetry, seventh graders studied short stories, and eighth graders crafted personal narratives as part of a deep dive into memoirs. These genre studies include reading mentor texts,

This fall, every class took part in the first adventure of our whole-school expedition, Out Our Windows - Honoring Neighborhoods Through Art & Culture. Together, we journeyed to the neighborhood of Pilsen to explore how art and culture tell stories of history, identity, and resilience. Students visited the National Museum of Mexican Art, where they experienced the Día de los Muertos exhibit. Surrounded by ofrendas - beautiful altars created to honor loved ones who have passed

Each fall, TCS students paddle out onto the waters of Thatcher Glen Pond for one of our favorite school traditions: Fall Kayaking. Every class takes part, with older students paired with their younger buddies. This year, we kicked off the season with our K/1 and 7th graders, who took to the water together to share in teamwork, discovery, and a love of nature. Thanks to our TCS staff trained with the Greater Maywood Paddling Program, our parent volunteers, and the return of ou

Our whole school went to the shores of Lake Michigan to release the trout we hatched in our fishery.

How would you turn a corner of your classroom into an ocean zone? An example of project-based learning.

Project-based learning at TCS engages children deeply because it taps into their natural curiosity and interests.