Fall 2017 School Dashboard Report
California is transitioning to a new accountability system called the California School Dashboard.
Chinese Calligraphy
Mr. C’s 6th Grade History classes have completed their explorations of ancient Egypt and are learning the Chinese characters for woman (nǚ), water (shuǐ), big (dà), and life (shēng).
First Home Game – Ever!
The Manzanita Girls Volleyball team hosted Making Waves Academy in the school’s first-ever home game (in any sport). The girls played the best two out of three games, with the Manzanita team victorious. The Manzanita gym was packed. Players […]
Manzanita Music: A Hands-On Approach
by Heikki Koskinen Working as a Group Manzanita students spend part of every Wednesday making music. Students learn music parts and patterns on school instruments – first individually and then playing together. Experiencing the demands and rewards of playing […]
Sarah the Turtle
Manzanita 8th graders took part in a special visit from the Tilden Naturalist Program this fall. Two naturalists and one park ranger visited campus to discuss: how environments change over time how animals adapt to those changes They brought several […]
The Wait is Over
Students, families, teachers, and staff gathered last week for Mrs. Malekzadeh’s big gender reveal moment.
Problem-Solving in Math and Life
6th Grade Math & Science teacher Annie Malekzadeh works with her students on many levels. This year, she addressed student anxiety around math to conduct an exercise focused on problem-solving.
A Rosie Among Us
Manzanita history teacher Haley Ralph helped to set this year’s world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Rosie the Riveter.
New School Dashboard
California is transitioning to a new accountability system called the California School Dashboard.
Will it be a Boy or a Girl? The Manzanita Community Weighs In
Not one to miss an educational opportunity, 6th Grade Math and Science teacher Annie Malekzadeh invited the Manzanita community to participate in a statistics project to guess the gender of her baby.