North Star News December Issue! 🌟❄️🌲#NatureBasesLearning

The November issue of our North Star Newsletter is here! Take a moment to explore how learning outdoors is lighting the way at our school!
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#NatureBasedLearning #TimeOutside #EnvironmentalEducation #Gratitude #WholeChildLearning #Learning #Nature

Just 2 weeks away! Join us for the Nature-Based Learning Symposium 2025. A day of inspiration & connection for educators exploring how nature transforms learning.

A special field trip the evening before!
Register with Rochester Ecology Partners

#NatureBasedLearning #NBL #ProfessionalLearning

🌿 Join us Aug 19 for the Nature-Based Learning Symposium!
Connect with educators + leaders exploring how nature transforms learning.
🍃 Engaging sessions
🍃 Inspiring panelists
🍃 Practical tools
Register now!
#NatureBasedLearning #OutdoorEducation #NBL2025

This is a literacy lesson! #naturebasedlearning #holisticwellness #literacy #urbaneducation

🌿NBL: Week of Discovery
We're celebrating the 1st signs of spring 🌷From writing in the mud to exploring our neighboring outdoor classroom, we're bringing literacy lessons to life in the most creative ways. 🍃🖋️students saying, "This feels like recess!" #NatureBasedLearning
#WritingInMud #Literacy

Can't wait to see everyone at 8:45am for tomorrow's Antiracist Education conference!

It's not too late to register and join us on Saturday even as the event is starting: just register here events.zoom.us/ev/AkCNaoFYX...

Secure your spot now in our fourth annual Antiracist Education Conference! Registration is free and gets you access to a jam-packed half-day of sessions to inspire educators and community members alike.

Click here to register now: www.tinyurl.com/2025aec

What can a nature-based learning program do for a school? Schools should look like this! 3 community partners supporting all in 1 day! Thank you Rochester Ecology Partners, Lollypop Farm & RIT #animals #plasticpollution #gooutside #naturebasedlearning #CommunitySupport #education

Building deep connections with other living beings can be profoundly therapeutic. Recognizing that extended school breaks can be challenging for some students, the Nature-Based Learning team hosted a special event to provide support and joy. #NBLSEL #connecttocare @rocecology.bsky.social

🌟 Lunch & Learn: Discover Innovative School Design for Grades 5-8! 🌟Please share with your networks!

📅 Date: Dec 15th
🕛 Time: 12:30-3:00
📍 Location: St. Mark’s St. John’s Episcopal Church 1245 Culver Road

RSVP in Link
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Time to collect data! Littatraps have been in storm drains for 4 weeks. Mr. Martins class pulled up the traps, documented info and replaced traps for 4 more weeks. This is learning! #naturebasedlearning #science #plasticpollution @RCSDAMDA @RITPlastics @SuperStrickland

Busy week of NBL! Working on fine motor skills with nature names, documenting evidence of plants & animals preparing for winter, Tower Gardens getting started, persuasive writing for Mt. Hope action project and bringing it home with coyote calls! #connectwithnature #VitaminN #academicgrowth