North Branch School was in session today to honor the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We began the day with a special morning assembly. Charlotte talked for a bit about Dr. King’s life and the things that were different in the time before the Civil Rights movement. We had several special […]
Some of the littlest cast members
At the start of the afternoon performance of St. George, Nursery and Early Primary students took the stage with Charlotte. I especially liked the unicorn horn one little girl wore.
St. George and the Dragon, 2011
Yesterday, we all enjoyed the 28th production of St. George and The Dragon. Congratulations to the wonderful and hardworking cast and crew, and of course, the team of teachers who helped guide the play into being. This year, the play was on the Winter Solstice. After seven years with children at North Branch, I’ve come […]
Thanksgiving 2011: "Tis a gift to be simple," glitter stars, 13 moons and soup
The annual Thanksgiving program and dinner was held tonight at North Branch. Soup as been cooking for days, with the guidance of Elizabeth Ferrall and Mary Marshall. The younger students all took turns in the kitchen chopping vegetables, making butter or bringing in cider and the older students made cornbread and helped set up for […]
A visit from Eaglebear
Yesterday, the North Branch community had the privilege of visiting with Tomas Eaglebear, a Native American from Colorado. He brought a dance troupe, the Southwest Native Dancers, with him, and they shared stories, songs, dances, Native American clothing and more with us. Pictures to follow shortly! From their website: In 2011 and 2012, our dance […]
