{"id":4479,"date":"2018-08-26T09:46:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T14:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arthurmorganschool.org\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2018-08-28T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T19:29:47","slug":"letter-from-the-clerk-fall-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arthurmorganschool.org\/home\/letter-from-the-clerk-fall-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from the Clerk – Fall 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

For both students and educators, summer is a time for adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenating the spirit. I like to spend mine seeing family and exploring these woods. While there, I remember that we operate much like the forest surrounding us; relying on an annual cycle to spur growth.\u00a0 In going our separate ways for a time and circling back around, we bring new questions, new passions, and new energy to contribute to forming the coming year\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

Looking at Old and Welcoming the New<\/h2>\n

Summer allows us to take a deep breath, a step back, and ask, \u201cWhat can we do better?\u201d This perspective allows us to let go of unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves and each other and set bright intentions for the future. As a staff, we enjoy putting our heads together during this time to dream up what could be next for Arthur Morgan School<\/strong><\/a> and challenge ourselves to refine our existing programs. We have some great ideas!<\/p>\n

\"middleFirst off. we are pleased to welcome some new staff<\/a><\/strong> to our community this year. Claire D\u2019Gaia joined us at the last minute and will be a houseparent-only in Dewing House. Kevyn Breedon and Annie Livingston are our interns for the year. They all have lots of varied experience and interests and are contributing so much to our school already.<\/p>\n

By the initiative, fundraising, and hard work of our most recently graduated ninth graders<\/a><\/strong> (and with the help of Tal Galton and The Arete Project<\/strong><\/a>), the \u201cHoney House\u201d renovation is nearing completion! It will be a cozy, well-loved space for students to seek refuge come cold season, as the school\u2019s sick bay.<\/p>\n

Opportunities for More Play<\/h2>\n

After being inspired by South Toe Elementary hosting The World Peace Game<\/strong><\/a> on their campus this past spring, Arthur Morgan School and Celo Community<\/strong><\/a> teamed up to send one of our own, Isaiah Miller, to be trained as a facilitator. We look forward to exploring the possibility with students of hosting a World Peace Game or a similar AMS adaptation in the future.<\/p>\n

\"middleI\u2019d like to offer special thanks to rising ninth grader, Frank Buddenhagen for his leadership in work projects<\/a> <\/strong>last spring clearing the brushy area beneath our zip line. Due to students\u2019 hard work, this fun and adventurous piece of equipment should be up and running again this fall for them to try out (with staff supervision, careful training in safe use and parental permission, of course).<\/p>\n

New Classes and Chances to Learn<\/h2>\n

The farm now has pigs!\u00a0 Interested students and those taking Kavita\u2019s animal-based farm internship this fall will get to hang out with and take care of four young pigs that spent their summer with Camp Celo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other core classes and internships<\/a><\/strong> for the fall include a study in the art and science of light with Justin, a look at feminism through the lens of historic and contemporary women in the forge with Rebecca, and a \u201cMindful Maintenance\u201d internship with Matt that will study anatomy and physics.<\/p>\n

Academic Committee is excited to share some changes to our schedule.\u00a0 We\u2019ll now be learning Spanish 4 days a week in a shorter morning time-slot to promote greater retention and consistency in this subject.\u00a0 Friday art classes<\/strong> <\/a>will be replacing last year\u2019s \u201cstudio time\u201d<\/strong><\/a> as a period for more formal study.\u00a0 Additionally, our teachers are excited to explore and develop cottage industries as a part of their curriculum.\u00a0 Be on the lookout for the sale of tasty treats from our kitchen, or arts and crafts from the print-making, fibers, ceramics, forge, and wood studios!\u00a0 Rumor has it we may even be opening an AMS Etsy store, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

The end of summer always bring a moment of sadness for me as I know it will be getting colder and my days enjoying walks through the woods are numbered.\u00a0 However with so much on the horizon at AMS, it\u2019s an exciting time to be here.\u00a0 I look forward to all of us growing together.<\/p>\n

-Jake Silver<\/span><\/div>\n
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