Grades 1/2/3 Even with only eight days to report on, we have completed an array of different and exciting activities. In the classroom, students reading and writing ‘Fractured Fairy Tales’ led to laughter, as unexpected characters appeared and twists in traditional stories unfolded. Our ‘Community’ theme study took us to the Wallace and into the…
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We’re Counting Sheep!
It was a perfect day to stroll over to the farm and see what Megan Phillips and Lisa Beneman are up to…
It Came From the Deep
A couple of staff members cleaning out a closet in the Center for Environmental Education (CEE) came across a fascinating relic last week: a small-scale model of the enormous whale skeleton that graces the ceiling of Chapin Hall. “The crew from Quebec made up the model as a way to present their concept to the…
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School Announces New Name
Wiscasset, Maine. Applause and cheers from students, parents, teachers, and Chewonki staff on Thursday marked the unveiling of a new name for the Elementary School at Chewonki, now officially Chewonki Elementary and Middle School. The school began in 2015 as a small venture powered by a big dream, one teacher, one teaching assistant, and nine…
Onion Foundation Supports Citizen Science at Chewonki with $15,000 Grant
Wiscasset, Maine. The Onion Foundation has awarded Chewonki a $15,000 grant to support an initiative to integrate citizen science into place-based science education at Chewonki and in nearby public schools. “We are very grateful to the Onion Foundation for this great opportunity to link Chewonki educators, local teachers, and students in field-based research,” says Keith…
Chewonki Holiday Craft Fair
Join us in Chapin Hall on December 10 for the 12th annual Chewonki Holiday Craft Fair! Dozens of local artists, crafters, and Chewonki students will fill the hall with a variety of unique handcrafted items made of wood, fiber, beeswax, paper, glass, and metal. We will also be offering hayrides in our horse-drawn wagon, hot…
Chewonki On the Road: Fall & Winter Travel Schedule
Over the next few months, many Chewonki staff will be hitting the road to visit families, connect with alumni, and visit schools. Please let us know if you would like to connect when we’re in your hometown: Maine Coast Semester School Visits: California 12/2/19 Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences12/3/19 Chadwick School12/4/19 Cate School12/5/19 Harvard-Westlake…
Edible Classroom
Elementary School at Chewonki grade 5 and 6 students enjoyed a delicious vegetable soup and homemade biscuits outdoors on Wednesday as part of their Edible Classroom curriculum. This fall, the students have worked and learned on Chewonki’s Salt Marsh Farm, where the soup ingredients grew, and learned about the history of the vegetables that went…
An Open Letter to the Chewonki Community
This weekend the Portland Press Herald published an article featuring an open letter by former Chewonki staff sharing concerns about our facilitation of issues and conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I want you to hear about this issue directly from me so I can share a few thoughts on the subject. While I feel…
Family Update
Grades 1/2/3 So many words come to mind when I reflect on our first two weeks of school. It has been wonderful to see nervousness and apprehension disappearing, and cooperation and confidence developing. One highlight has been exploring Chewonki Neck and getting to know the points near the salt marsh. At each “point” we have…