BLOG-mas: Day 1 Now that things have settled down after the big earthquake on November 30th, it’s time to get back to what’s happening in music!  Believe me,  the music room was REALLY rocking and rolling that day! I thought it would be fun to give you a daily glimpse...

ACE and Electives are high on the list of why PNA is such an amazing and diverse school (in my opinion). It gives teachers a chance to teach something they are passionate about from knitting and photography to being a DJ or badminton star. It also gives the students a...

In Art this week we worked toward learning from our earthquake environment. Every region of the United States has a natural disaster to contend with, and we have earthquakes galore! Our 3rd Grade Art Class practiced their drawing techniques and skills through a review...

As you know, 821 postcards were delivered to the VA October 25th. We received a thank-you letter, a total of three pages, acknowledging the gift of postcards by the 3rd through 8th Grades. We were invited to continue collaborating with the VA in the future. The Eighth...

Every school year (since I've been here) PNA produces 5 major productions.  Each one teaches students about a different performance style and the behaviors associated with it. Concert Ceremony (Memorial/Tribute) Play/Musical Concerts are like our Fall Concert.  The...

Working To Build Community Through Art! Our Veterans' Thanksgiving Postcards The Third through Eighth Grades are working on the Annual Veterans Thanksgiving postcards that will be given to the Veterans at Thanksgiving. These postcards will go all over the state of...

This weeks blog is dedicated to taking theatre education and getting OUT of the classroom! When I was in college, I had to attend a "class" called Performance Forum.  If you are picturing a large lecture hall with hundreds of students listening to a professor talk...

On my first day back from maternity leave I cautiously told the 3rd through 8th graders that we would be starting our running unit and that we would be going outside to run for 30 minutes continuously to kick the unit off. I also mentioned that they would be running...

Our year has started, and is gaining momentum! Students and teachers alike are enjoying the new, expanded spaces. PNA's Art Program with Brenda Jaeger has started on the foundations of classical art training. Our students know that whatever they do in life, they need...

The beginning of every school year is always VERY exciting!  Students enjoy seeing friends they haven't seen all summer, talk about summer adventures and maybe even compare who grew taller over the summer!  This year we came back to a brand new building, new...