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The Cobb Tales

A Message from Mary Lou Cobb

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Monday, December 12 Acorn Singers Performance

This year ushered in the largest group of First Year Lower Elementary students in the history of the school. This phenomenon was not lost on me. I often remark on the energy this vital class has brought to us. Couple that vibrancy with the rich and di-verse group of returning Lower Elementary children and Voila! We are enjoying an extraordinary cohort traversing the second plane of development!

much about the children before us. The Lower Elementary child makes the great leap

changes both physically and emotionally, and this transformation must be revered. This unique child is awestruck by the wonders of the world and drawn deeply into the

and the imagination is unleashed. He often exchanges order for the grandiose and solitude for the social. She needs answers, friends, justice and freedom. Here at The Cobb School the needs of the Lower Elementary child are met, and I am very proud of our Lower Elementary Team that works hard to guide each child through this three-you see what we see every day: the healthy development of our 6-9 year olds in an environment prepared just for them.

the hallway at The Cobb School, the world becomes bigger as does his work. Dr.

Before he was interested in things: working with his hands, learning their names. Now he is interested mainly in the how and why,

dent at The Cobb School, who is comforta-bly nestled between his Primary and Upper Elementary neighbors. Please click the ACORN to see how the big work meets the big minds of our Lower Elementary.

 

December 9, 2011

A Window into Their World

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Wednesday, December 14 YCC & Primary Holiday Celebration in Gym 8:45-9:15

Thursday, December 15 Elementary Holiday Concert 6:30-7:30

Monday, December 19 Acorn Singers Performance

Tuesday, December 20 1:00pm Dismissal

Wednesday, January 4 School Resumes

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Blogging on Education

When an adult took standardized tests forced on kids Educators: Define Achievement Are parent class observations disruptive?

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class. The Cobb School welcomes Montessori stu-dents to observe and assist throughout the year.

We are proud and pleased to announce that our own Artist-in-Residence Chris Lyles has made several pieces of original artwork available for purchase this holiday season. Please drop by his studio under the Nest next week to browse or shop!

 

 

 

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Thanks to all who attended our Evening with Friends! See our photo album HERE!