Park Day School Parent Listening Session (Incoming K/Transfer Families) by Angela Taylor https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm Made with charisma en-us 2020-06-19 17:34:32 UTC 2020-07-16 18:57:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/124000989/23fdef58721f36b453162ab5cd27b502/Screen_Shot_2020_06_14_at_11_23_41_AM.png Erika W./Adrian B. Rowena's parents erikaweisbrich https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634592262 Allowing kids freedom to explore and assimilate knowledge. Progressive pedagogy. Students seem happy and care about a wider world. Parents at our kids' recent school (MCCS) had cited a similar school culture.]]> 2020-06-20 20:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634592262 erikaweisbrich https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634593899 That our daughter will continue to love learning, gain more self confidence and continue to be an inspired and helpful person. ]]> 2020-06-20 20:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634593899 erikaweisbrich https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634598400 She has always been a thoughtful, positive and calming influence on others. She seems to have a special insight into teaching and teachers and is good at organizing her own learning on site or with distance learning. Her twin brother will be at another school for the first time in their lives, and while this can be positive for their growth, they will be missing each other and are very close and had applied together last year. Our family, like many here, are doing our best in this era, but to be honest, we skirt overwhelm, like many families at this time. We will be balancing our time and energy to support our kids in their schools. We take delight in our daughter's excitement in the upcoming school year and share her anticipation.  ]]> 2020-06-20 20:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634598400 erikaweisbrich https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634601899 1. How do you envision teaching for fall given the current and amorphous COVID situation? When might we have an idea of how fall might look?
2. Opportunities for her to continue her love of creative writing? 
3. We wonder about homework workload estimates because we are not high pressure, fast-track parents; instead, our family enjoy learning as an organic, integral part of our lives, and as an educator, I know that stress blocks learning. How do you help kids navigate the affective factors on their learning?
4. We love your grounds and gardens and are wondering about food-based projects. Our child likes to create and experiment in the kitchen. :)]]> 2020-06-20 20:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/634601899 The Mini-Maker Fair. Watching a diverse group of children interact with science, farming and art. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/635464113 2020-06-22 01:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/635464113 Progressive ideals, student/teacher ratio, safety assurance that public schools are not able to provide in this political and budgetary climate. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636367634 2020-06-22 16:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636367634 That he will be seen for the individual he is. That he continues to build a life-long foundation of holding himself and others around him to high ethical standards. That he understands his privilege in a productive and meaningful ways. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636369506 2020-06-22 16:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636369506 We believe in the expertise of career educators. Nothing but respect for all you know and do. With the ongoing uncertainty around Covid-19, we are relying on you to make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions that put children and families first. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636372775 2020-06-22 16:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636372775 What academic https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636375803 2020-06-22 16:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636375803 Matt & Kate / Parents of new 8th grader June and new 6th grader Eve: We were introduced to Park Day by the Mini Maker Faire, and we're excited by the small school, great space, and opportunity to have focused instruction and connections in a diverse, progressive environment. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636493051 2020-06-22 18:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636493051 Matt & Kate / Parents of new 8th grader June and new 6th grader Eve: We hope our daughters continue their love of learning and build meaningful connections with their new peers and teachers. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636496845 2020-06-22 18:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636496845 Matt & Kate / Parents of new 8th grader June and new 6th grader Eve: We are new to the school and excited to get connected with this community. We are a progressive family that values education, science, and social justice. June and Eve both love reading, and are nervous but excited about joining this new school. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636497691 2020-06-22 18:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636497691 Matt & Kate / Parents of new 8th grader June and new 6th grader Eve: When will we know what school will look like in the fall? We are hopeful that on campus instruction can happen as much as is possible, feasible, and safe. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636500744 2020-06-22 18:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636500744 Simona and Greg / Serafina's parents simonazompi https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636902024 We have been attracted primarily by the progressive education. We are big believers of project-based learning and as Serafina is a free-spirit this type of education fits her better than a strict academic one. Also the social justice focus is in our view very important to be instilled early. ]]> 2020-06-23 03:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636902024 Simona and Greg / Serafina's parents simonazompi https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636904812 We hope that Park Day education will  instill in Serafina the desire to become a life long learner. We also hope that the day she will graduate she will feel empowered to be an active contributor to society and feel strong to pursue her passions. She is fortunate to be on a track toward immersion in many cultures and we hope to help her create a strong sense of self while being connected with the greater world.]]> 2020-06-23 03:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636904812 Simona and Greg / Serafina's parents simonazompi https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636909276 Serafina can be a little shy at first but once she likes you you'd better have your athletic shoes on! She is very attached to nature, loves gardening and loves all the animals big and small.
As a family we are dedicated to improve how we live at home, in the community and on the planet in general. ]]> 2020-06-23 03:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636909276 Simona and Greg / Serafina's parents simonazompi https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636914962 We are excited to learn about solutions you have brainstormed for the pandemic and hear how we can help to safely maximize education time on site. 
We are interested in learning about organizations that support racial justice locally and how we can connect our community and expose our kid to their work.]]> 2020-06-23 03:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/636914962 Jason Crapo/Christina Lee (Maya Crapo, 3rd grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637667734 We were attracted by the progressive education model and the commitment to diversity. Also, we live in the neighborhood and have been impressed for years by the beautiful campus.]]> 2020-06-23 16:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637667734 Jason Crapo/Christina Lee (Maya Crapo, 3rd grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637679694 We hope Maya experiences excitement and joy in learning, and that this sustains her engagement in her education at Park Day and beyond.

That Maya is able to form meaningful and lasting connections with her schoolmates and the adults she interacts with on campus and feels interegrated within the school community.

That Maya encounters a diversity of people and ideas that reflects the diversity of our community and the larger world we live in.]]> 2020-06-23 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637679694 Jason Crapo/Christina Lee (Maya Crapo, 3rd grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637693800 No one in our families has attended a private school before, so we are both excited and uncertain as to what this experience will hold for us.

We are working parents, and have struggled sheltering at home with our daughter and performing our job duties over the past 3+ months.

We work in government and the non-profit sectors and value public service.]]> 2020-06-23 16:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637693800 Jason Crapo/Christina Lee (Maya Crapo, 3rd grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637802405 What are your thoughts on how to best integrate new students into the school community given the constraints associated with COVID 19?  As others have mentioned, we are hoping the children will be able to interact with one another and with faculty on campus to the greatest degree possible, but we also understand the health considerations that may restrict that.

What is your longer term vision for the school, and are there any changes or new components to the educational environment that you plan to bring from your prior experience at other schools?]]> 2020-06-23 18:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637802405 Wendy Howell (Annelise 6th grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637814054 We first discovered Park Day through the Maker’s Faire. We love to make things! When we set out looking for a middle school, our goal was to find a school with a warm, supportive environment that encourages exploration and discovery and rewards creativity.  At the same time, we were looking for a school with a hands-on learning philosophy and one that will empower her to make positive changes in the world. ]]> 2020-06-23 18:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637814054 Wendy Howell (Annelise 6th grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637815591 To have fun! School should be fun and learning should be fun! I want her to look back and think about all the fun she had, the friends she made and the great teachers who helped her to grow and discover the person that she is to become. I want her to be ready for whatever life has to offer and that means being confident in who she is and having a growth mindset.  I want her to have a good foundation to pursue educational challenges, to be inspired, and not be afraid to stretch outside her comfort zone. I want her to have a whole learning experience wherein she can explore art and music and gain knowledge in as many areas as possible so that she may find her passion in life. I want her to feel like she is ready for the next stage in her life. ]]> 2020-06-23 18:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637815591 Wendy Howell (Annelise 6th grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637816760 Our family is very small with just the two of us but we make up for our small size with lots of pets and other critters. We love animals and we raise monarch butterflies and we foster baby raccoons and baby opossums. We also have 3 cats and a bird!  Animals and nature are very important to us. At the same time, Annelise is compassionate and thinks about those less fortunate than her. She worries about the homeless, climate change and animals that might go extinct.  She thinks that she wants to be a changemaker. As a family, we talk a lot about how the things we do and the choices we make, affect the people around us and the planet. For fun, we love to bike ride and she is on the ski team and swim team.]]> 2020-06-23 18:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637816760 Wendy Howell (Annelise 6th grade) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637818472 So many of the things that make PSD awesome will be hard to do with kids having to maintain social distancing and/or have days with learning from home. I’m assuming that the 6th grade overnight field trip is cancelled. But how about the “average 6th grader” project? Will they be able to spend time in the innovation workshop and the art studio? How do you envision keeping them engaged in the learning process? ]]> 2020-06-23 18:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/637818472 Anonymous https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638143105 We're excited to meet Angela Taylor! We're also curious about the vision for the fall — whether Park Day can utilize its outdoor space/California weather to minimize the chance of an outbreak. We're also curious to hear Angela Taylor's vision for the school and what changes we can expect. 
 ]]> 2020-06-24 01:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638143105 If classes are on campus in the fall, but some families don't feel comfortable sending their children — what will their options be? https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638149515 2020-06-24 01:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638149515 Maker space, small class sizes, ample yard, Spanish class, emphasis on PBL, design thinking, and critical thinking https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638212562 2020-06-24 03:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638212562 That he Loves learning, Maintains his curiosity and creativity, develops a sense of responsibility for himself and others, challenges himself and pushed to his next iteration, makes friends, gains confidence and has some fun in the process. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638215057 2020-06-24 03:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638215057 Kristina & Kevin (parents of Leo -K) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638878880 The teachers and the school's progressive pedagogy is what first attracted us. We also knew that the campus would be an inspiring place for Leo every day.]]> 2020-06-24 15:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638878880 Kristina & Kevin (parents of Leo -K) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638886167 We hope Leo continues to develop a strong moral center and that he can be the loudest voice in the room. ]]> 2020-06-24 15:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638886167 Kristina & Kevin (parents of Leo -K) https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638896036 Leo loves to create, whether it's a complex lego structure or sculpture out of found items. He loves being outside in nature. Our family loves animals and we spend a lot of time talking about wildlife. Leo also loves to be active. Mountain biking and soccer are two of his favorite sports. It can take him some time to find his voice in new places or with new people, but once he does you'll hear all sorts of stories and interesting facts about what he most recently learned. :)]]> 2020-06-24 15:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638896036 Kieran Holbrook's parents here. What does distance learning look like for Kindergarten, our son is not a fan of zoom classes that his preschool has been doing and we are unsure how this might work. Hoping to hear about the virtual program for young kids as well as physical back to school options! https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638923766 2020-06-24 15:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638923766 Kieran Holbrook's parents https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638926378 Kieran is an energetic and yes stubborn child, but also has huge depth of compassion and care that wasnt encouraged at his pre school.  His pre school also reinforced gender stereotypes.  we are very much looking forward to a place that will nurture the whole child, and develop the areas that are traditionally left out of little boy's curriculum.]]> 2020-06-24 15:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638926378 Leda and Rob, parents of Kieran Holbrook- K https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638929083 I attended a progressive elementary school and while i loved it, i felt that it was too small- my hope is the Park is the right size- big enough to have a variety of classmates yes small enough to provide the community based and individual attention of a progressive school. Our son, Kieran, was completely smitten with the garden, the gardening program and Mr Josh. After coming for an open house, he declared that that was the kindergarten he wanted to go to.]]> 2020-06-24 15:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638929083 Kate Jessup & Igor Zagatsky https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638939559 You were attracted to Park Day school by its long history of progressive education in the Bay Area. We have personal friends who are graduates and now send their children. The values of Park Day attracted us and the dedicated faculty, beautiful grounds, and exciting experience-based curriculum. And the real kitchen, garden, and chef associated with the lunch program. Way too much is outsourced in today’s economy. We want our child to learn the power of value self-sufficiency and community labor.]]> 2020-06-24 15:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638939559 https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638941106 We want Clarice to become a justice maker and lifelong learner]]> 2020-06-24 15:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/638941106 The "Love of Learning" tagline stood out to me. I also loved reading the line about how each child is deeply known as I feel that is so important for a child. Also, the social justice piece, I want my child to think bigger than herself, to think about her community, globally, to do for others. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/655802928 2020-07-16 06:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/655802928 I hope my child finds a love learning and feels confident and proud of her abilities. I hope she is inspired academically and personally by teachers and administrators and finds at least one teacher who knows her well, believes in her champions her, who she feels close to. I hope she makes best friends and feels liked and included and truly part of a school family. I hope she learns and feels confident in her ability to navigate friendships. I hope she feels more passion about serving her community and feels proud of her participation around such service. https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/656279441 2020-07-16 18:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_taylor3/wrj1ywpzjxbyemnm/wish/656279441