Offers for G&T Kindergarten and waitlist positions were posted in MySchools accounts. Anderson waitlists are not likely to move more than a dozen spots. Offers will be made automatically to the next student on the waitlists.
Robo Dragons—Saskia, Keilani, Rosie, and Julian — won 3rd place citywide in the FIRST Lego League competition on May 2nd! As 3rd/4th graders, they were the youngest participants in this event for grades 4-8. Robo Dragons had to design and program a robot to accomplish various missions, and develop an Innovation Project concept based around this year's theme, which was fitness.
Go Robo Dragons!
On April 10th, one of two Anderson teams won the championship at the Bay Area Middle School Academic Quiz Bowl Tournament. In addition, 5 students ranked in the top 10 individual performances.
The winning team was the youngest team at the tournament, consisting of a 4th grader, two 5th graders and a 6th grader. They competed against teams of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and took home the prize. Kudos to our talented students!
Please visit our COVID-19 page to find out how The Anderson School is working to reduce the risk of COVID infection to keep students, staff, and families safe.
Anderson Families: Please visit the Remote Learning page for your child's cohort schedule.
Social emotional well-being is so incredibly important, especially during this time of distant learning and social distancing. Please make sure to take of yourselves and your children during this time. Sleep, exercise, meditation, being kind to yourself and others, and practicing gratitude are key!
Below are links to resources that you may find helpful in talking with your children during these times:
Child Mind Institute:
https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/
National Association of School Psychologists:
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
PBS Kids:
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
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