Summer school information, including course offerings at all AASD sites and various camps and special class offerings, is now available on the district website. On-site summer school registration for courses offered at Classical School will be held Wednesday, March 15, from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, in the Middle School wing. If you are unable to register on-site on March 15, you may mail your completed registration form or drop it off (after March 15) at the Classical School office. Please contact Kari Campshure with any questions related to summer school offerings at Classical School.
Reconsidering Reading – A Book Review: Doug Lemov and his colleagues from Uncommon Schools look at reading instruction of best practices in his latest book Reading Reconsidered. Our school has examined and utilized Doug Lemov’s book Teach Like a Champion and have found many of the teaching techniques found in that book to go hand in hand with our school’s educational philosophy. So I was eager to pick up this book over Winter Break and Mr. Lemov did not disappoint. Starting with the premise that reading is an integral part in all learning, Lemov credits most teachers as being “good…
Update from the World Language Educational Program Committee (EPC): The World Language EPC, chaired by Mrs. Stacey Foley, is charged with identifying strengths and weaknesses in Classical School’s language program and making recommendations to the CCSA Board for changes, additions, and/or deletions in the present curriculum or instructional materials. At Classical, world languages include our Spanish program and Latin/Greek. Spanish: Señora Anna Cihlar is spearheading efforts to evaluate the goals of Classical School’s Spanish program. The Spanish teachers are currently working together to document curriculum as it relates to the skills of language learning. The World Language EPC will work…
Please join us for this family fun night from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Come dressed to dance to ‘50s and ‘60s music, eat popcorn, drink lemonade, and join in the hula hoop contest. Hope to see you there!
Come visit representatives from Classical School at the Go Valley Kids Family Fun Expo this Sunday, January 29, 2017. The expo runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Appleton North High School. See the event poster or the event listing on Facebook for more details.
Due to the weather closure of school Tuesday, January 17, the Classical School Gr. 4-8 Orchestra Concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 19. The concert will be held at 7:00 pm in the Forum.
Classical School will host an informational session on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at 6:30 pm. The session will include a presentation to review the school’s mission and philosophy, time for questions, and the opportunity to view curriculum materials. A tour of the school will also be provided for those interested. Current Classical School families who would like to learn more about the school or share insight with prospective families are encouraged to attend. Please contact Joanne Bielmeier at bielmeierjoann@aasd.k12.wi.us with any questions.
Classical School enrollment is based on a lottery system. Applications for the lottery for the 2017-2018 school year are accepted beginning November 1, 2016. Applications will be accepted for the lottery through February 17, 2017. Any applications received after February 17, 2017, will not be included in the lottery and will be added to the waiting list in the order in which they are received. Students who are currently attending Classical School DO NOT need to reapply; however, siblings who are not currently enrolled at Classical School, but wish to attend, must submit a completed application during the enrollment period to be included in the lottery drawing. Incoming kindergartners…
