Inside Math With Dana – 9/22/15
It was wonderful to see so many parents at Bixby’s Back To School Night last Thursday and at the Bixby picnic on Sunday! For parents that had a chance to…
It was wonderful to see so many parents at Bixby’s Back To School Night last Thursday and at the Bixby picnic on Sunday! For parents that had a chance to…
Sports classes have been enjoying the awesome warm fall weather. Our 3 basic rules ensure the kids are dressed for activity, practicing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and having a positive attitude.…
In Literature, we began the first week of school by discussing The Responsive Classroom Practices. It emphasizes teaching children to take care of themselves, each other, and the school environment…
As we settle into the rhymes and rhythms of our geography and science classroom, learning begins to unfold in organic and marvelous ways. The quiet buzz of focused students permeates…
Tonight is Parent's Night and Back To School Night at Bixby! What a great time for parents to meet the teachers and other families attending Bixby. It is also a…
All math students have spent the first weeks of school learning to be a part of a supportive math community and connecting learning goals with the behaviors needed to achieve…
First, second, and third graders are settling into the rhythms of the Reading Room. We begin our classes with a group meeting designed to promote feelings of connection to each…
Looking back on the first two weeks of kindergarten, I witnessed the amazing impact that the outdoors had on our young learners. They were so excited and eager to investigate…
As we have started the year together as Bixby swimmers, we are (re)learning the fundamentals of getting ready, using the lanes and clock correctly, what a "set" is, and how…
On Tuesday mornings at 11:00 am, the Preschoolers have their own time with our Interim Head of School, John Suitor. John comes in for storytelling time, and shares a real…
4th and 5th grade writers began the year by...writing! The emphasis of writing class has been exactly that: writing. The assignments have been purposefully simple and straightforward thus far: …
This year, in both 2nd/3rd grade geography and 4th/5th grade history, we will be focusing on the many facets of exploration. In geography we started out with the question, "What…
In the science room, 2nd through 5th graders began the year by brainstorming—not just about science, but about ways to create a classroom where everyone can…
At Bixby there are many beautiful gardens around the school that wouldn’t stay maintained alone. Our teachers, especially Nifer, do a wonderful job at keeping them growing with additional help…
The first day of school is always a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. It takes time to adjust to new schedules and the many classroom environments of Bixby. For the…
Welcome back! Excitement filled Bixby today as we began our 2015-16 school year. This year, Bixby teachers will focus on a responsive classroom by teaching and modeling behavior to provide…
This year, one of our wonderful teachers will write a blog post every school day, giving you an inside look into what we are working on. We want to make…