Among the things that make Park Day such a special place are unique and engaging "signature projects" that have evolved over time at each grade level or for the school as a whole. These consist of long term independent or collaborative projects, studies, field trips and events that occur each year and that children look forward to as they move through the school. When children are working on these projects, often other classes are invited to preview rehearsal performances, or listen to student authors or artists speak about their work. In this way, children both learn from each other and have opportunities to interact with students from another grade and get a window into what is ahead for them as they grow up at Park Day.
This section provides a glimpse into some of the ways in which we create dynamic, engaging, in-depth and fun learning experiences for our students. Follow the links to several pages that showcase some highlights of our program. This section is under construction, so check back later for additional links.
Below are photos of teachers and staff as they launch special projects or units of study.
Conducting students at LGBT Pride Day
Mando and Zia, characters from the Scott O'Dell novel, visit the 4th grade and talk about their lives with the profusion of Ranchos and Missions in 19th century California.