Every election year provides unique teaching opportunities, as the students gain an intimate look into the democractic process and the workings of the electoral college. Our current election cycle feels a little different from previous years, though, with rhetoric that is too often divisive and demeaning.  We know many of our students are aware of […]

Boo! Get into the Halloween spirit with special performances and stories for the whole family. EARLY CHILDHOOD Zombelina, read by Mrs. Rothwell ELEMENTARY The Perfect Pumpkin Pie, read by Mr. Pane SPOOKY PERFORMANCES FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL The Haunted Mansion, performed by Grade 7S The Canterville Ghost, performed by Grade 7E It’s the Great Pumpkin, […]

Chaplain Kristen Pitts, Elementary/Middle School Counselor Allison Klothe, and Early Childhood Counselor Debbie Weinberger will be lead a virtual parent workshop titled Resilience: Supporting Our Children When They Experience Uncomfortable Feelings on Tuesday, November 10. In this hour-long workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet in division-specific breakout groups to discuss challenges and identify strategies […]

My sons Jace and Trey and I all received a bright yellow envelope in the mail a few weeks ago. In it, one of our third grade students invited us to join her in spreading acts of kindness.  Every year, Grade 3 studies the exchange of goods, transportation, and communication in their STEM Applied Concepts […]

As the days are growing colder, we’re excited to announce that WES’s November First Friday project will be a Warmth Drive for our unhoused neighbors at Church of the Epiphany! During the week of November 2-6, our community will come together to donate the following items: Coats: New or gently used coats for men, women, and […]

WES participates in Middle School Math Meets sponsored by the Independent School Math Association of Washington (ISMAW). There are 3 meets per year, and the first one for 2020-21 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21! The purpose of these meets is to foster interest in math and problem solving; they are structured to be enjoyable and non-threatening. The […]