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First grade teacher Heidi Parrett promotes a purposeful learning community where students are motivated to build skills and knowledge to answer their own questions, and to share with others what they’ve learned.
Beginning & Lower School at a Glance
Beginning & Lower School at a Glance
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Rd
Portland, Oregon
Virtual Option
for families not in the
Portland-metro area
You are invited to hear from Nick Zosel-Johnson, Head of the Beginning and Lower School, to learn more about our preschool through 5th grade curriculum and community. This evening event will include a conversation with a panel of teachers and community members. There will also be time to ask questions.
For families not in the Portland-metro area, consider joining the event virtually. A zoom link will be shared with you after registration.
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Dive Into Beginning & Lower School Stories
![Creating a Classroom Dynamic Where Every Student Experiences Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707780993/catlingabel/dgnggk9do2uiyl2irthv/1275x675-Pilar-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707780993/catlingabel/dgnggk9do2uiyl2irthv/1275x675-Pilar-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707780993/catlingabel/dgnggk9do2uiyl2irthv/1275x675-Pilar-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707780993/catlingabel/dgnggk9do2uiyl2irthv/1275x675-Pilar-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707780993/catlingabel/dgnggk9do2uiyl2irthv/1275x675-Pilar-2.jpg","width":1275}])
Lower School Spanish teacher Pilar Arias fosters a learning environment where students develop skills and the confidence to explore and make mistakes.
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With a wellness program based on the whole-child approach, teachers are helping students develop self-understanding, social skills, and healthy habits for life.
![catlin gabel 1st graders working on math problem on white board facing away from viewer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707247295/catlingabel/yayfeivwgqdbn5loyhp6/1700x900-LS-Math.jpg","width":1700}])
In Lower School math classes, students are actively participating in the learning process and building a conceptual understanding that extends beyond the classroom.
![Building Relationships through the Medium of Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701733577/catlingabel/lvsv6smxdogp9w6yh7cm/BuildingRelationshipsThroughFINALphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701733577/catlingabel/lvsv6smxdogp9w6yh7cm/BuildingRelationshipsThroughFINALphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701733577/catlingabel/lvsv6smxdogp9w6yh7cm/BuildingRelationshipsThroughFINALphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701733577/catlingabel/lvsv6smxdogp9w6yh7cm/BuildingRelationshipsThroughFINALphoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701733577/catlingabel/lvsv6smxdogp9w6yh7cm/BuildingRelationshipsThroughFINALphoto.jpg","width":1275}])
Beginning School Studio Teacher Leondra Brackett is helping students develop the skills to make meaningful connections with each other and the world.
![group of 4th grade students petting and brushing brown horses at ekone ranch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694543476/catlingabel/boqoxjjelryfkowzqgbz/LS-Overnights-1700x900.jpg","width":1700}])
Across high desert terrain, rocky tide pools, and an urban landscape, Lower School students explored and made discoveries together on overnight trips.