In This Issue
PAGE 1
Head’s Column PAGE 2
Traditions Old and New PAGE 5
Curriculum Connections PAGE 20
Alumni and Community News BACK COVER
CiLAvia and Save the Date
Mr. Pickles Is Missing!
It began as a small mystery in the Green class, but it quickly became a campuswide investigation. When Mr. Pickles, the beloved class “pet,” disappeared without a trace, students jumped into action. They shared the news at Circle Time and encouraged Youngers, Middles and Olders to join the effort. Together they scanned the yard, and helped hang “Missing” posters across campus. What started as a simple question, Where is Mr. Pickles?, became something much more. The mystery sparked curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, turning an unexpected moment into a shared experience of inquiry. And then, the breakthrough: Mr. Pickles was discovered, safe and sound, tucked away in the library. Case closed. Community strengthened. Mystery solved.
THE PERISCOPE Volume 36, Number 2 Editor: Amanda Perla Designer: David Mellen Design PS1 Pluralistic School 1225 Broadway Santa Monica CA 90404 (310) 394-1313 (310) 395-1093 fax To learn more about our school, visit our website www.psone.org