Students in grades 3-8 took a series of standardized tests in November.  I want to share with parents a little more information about why we administer these tests and how the results are used here at Friends School. The series of tests we administer is named the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) and is published by […]

Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Outdoor Learning classes have been exploring the mystery on why trees change into so many different colors this time of year. Is it really a mystery?  The color of leaves throughout the year is created by chemical pigments found in the leaf.  During the growing season, the leaves are […]

ODL Classes  The Outdoor Learning (ODL) classes this trimester (grades 1, 4, and 6) have learned about the feeding habits of the gray and red squirrels. They have also learned about the Goldenrod Gall Moth, reviewed the fabulous trees on our campus, and continue to track and stalk creatures living in our forest, field, and […]