Learning Through Living: March 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

The Hysterical History Of The Trojan War (NEW DATE AND LOCATION!)

Sego Lily School Presents!

The Hysterical History of the Trojan War

When: Friday, April 8th, 7pm

Where: 1750 Blaine Ave, Salt Lake City

Tickets: $5 in advance, $6 at the door

Contact Sego Lily School at 801-274-9555 for more information

Who is the REAL Princess Lollipop?

We are searching for the true Princess Lollipop.
We beseech you to aide us in this noble quest so we may all cry in unison on bended knee,
"ALL HAIL PRINCESS LOLLIPOP!"

Is it Athena?

Could it be Fudge?

Or perhaps it is Georgie Porgie?

Possibly, Pinky the Unicorn?

Have you considered, Soldier?

Maybe...Hammyhamhamhamhamhambacon?

I know, Cocoa the Destroyer!

We should always consider Strawberry?

It must be Batman!

Or MrJunior1?

We cannot forget Mallock?

Nor should we overlook Eranah.

Ah-ha! Fernandez? The maker of the pink crown?

Be still my heart, is it Epsilon?

No, no it must be Celubine!

I'm so confused, it could be Hippykid!

Or the darling Munchitrot.

Look at that face, it has to be Catiantha!

But what about Bubbles?

Or Larry? That is the true face of a princess.

Or is it the sweet Blueberry?

We are so confused, please help us!
Tell us who you think is the true wearer of the crown?

How Strawberry and Big Bad Wolf became Friends

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Strawberry and she lived with a little bird named Annie and a fish named Fishy and a dog named Doggie.

There was a big bad wolf named Big Bad Wolf and he tried to blow Strawberry's house down. So Strawberry opened her front door and kicked and punched the Big Bad Wolf. She was very angry, just so angry!

And then there were three bad wolves named Big Bad Wolf Number Two and Big Bad Wolf Number Three. Then Strawberry ran into her house and locked the door.

Then she heard a knock on the door and a grandma voice that said, "Let me in."

When Strawberry opened the door she saw her grandma, who wasn't her grandma. It was Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad Wolf Number Two, and Big Bad Wolf Number Three. The wolves grandma masks fell off and Strawberry blew really hard and blew the wolves away, but that didn't really help.

The wolves came back. Strawberry opened the door one more time and asked, "What do you want because you are scaring my bird Annie and my fish Fishy and my dog Doggie away? Annie is in her cage and she is seriously freaking out. Fishy is under seaweed and he's seriously freaking out. Doggie is behind a chair and he is seriously freaking out?"

Big Bad Wolf said, "I"m not trying to scare you. I'm trying to be your friend. Why did you punch and kick me? And why did you try to blow me and my wolf friends away?"

Strawberry said, "I thought you were going to hurt me and my bird Annie and she is seriously freaking out in her cage. I'm sorry I kicked and punched you and tried to blow you and your wolf friends away, but why did you try to blow my house down?"

Big Bad Wolf said, "I didn't try to blow your house down. I am sick and I sneezed."

Then Strawberry invited Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad Wolf Number Two, and Big Bad Wolf Number Three into her home for chili. They all became friends and the wolves decided to live with Strawberry and Annie and Fishie and Doggie.

By Strawberry as told to Georgie Porgie

Cardboard Laptops

Batman and Strawberry with their homemade cardboard laptops.

Cardboard laptops are fun. This is how you make one:

Step One: You get a piece of cardboard from Celubine (he is a staff member).
Step Two: Make the screen and put on fins (you know, fish have fins).
Step Three: Draw keys under the screen.
Step Four: Make a mouse out of cardboard and tie on a string and tape it by the keys.

Strawberry's Tip: Gorilla Girl (she's a staff member) can help you.

By Strawberry with Georgie Porgies help (she's a staff member)

Clay Sculptures in the Morning

Athena shows her cotton candy bowl. YUM!

A wee hamster.

Fernandez rabbits have Fu Manchu mustaches (and so will the shark she is working on).

Athena, Doodle, and Georgie Porgie start the day by sculpting clay.

Doodle's ghost is spooky!

Come build with us!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Joy of Doing Your Own Thing

Enjoying "doing their own thing".....

Amber and Athena having a blast in the bounce house

Soldier, Doddle and Knights hanging out in the playroom

Cocoa the Destroyer taking pictures with the school camera

Mallock, Eranah and Jamis playing civilizations and watching Anime

Scrumdidilumptious, Rachet and Fudge enjoying lunch and clay making

Knights demonstrating his swordmanship skills against crayola the marker ;)

Athena knitting a pig

Roses working on her scarf

Knights and Batman enjoying the warmth of Spring

Strawberry, Amber and Cocoa the Destroyer discussing the safety and rules of Wheel Chair Certification

Dar6win and Fufighter discussing Mindcraft

Fudge and Batman sharing music together

Drawing Manga

Eranah, Pinky the Unicorn and Larry working on their manga.

Sharing their portfolios and working on some new drawings together.

St. Patty's Day Pretzels! 2011

Baking club made pretzels for St. Patrick's Day!

Athena and Munchitrot made gluten free pretzels

So delicious! Fire&Flames, Athena, Georgie Porgie, Fernandez and MrJunior1 enjoyed their creations!

This is what happens to Athena when she eats gluten ;)

About Our School

Children are naturally curious and want to learn. We feel it is the job of a school to nurture that curiosity. Providing our students with the time, facilities and support (when requested) to pursue their interests and unique talents is our ultimate goal.

Students of all ages can learn with and from each other. Children from age 4-18 mix freely at Sego Lily School.

Play is the language of children. Children of all ages learn through play. Play takes many forms, from a game of catch to a creative endeavor, but all forms of play are a valid and important part of a person’s development.

Learning happens everywhere, all of the time. Learning takes place in formal and informal settings, in large or small groups, with or without staff members or mentors, but all learning is initiated by the student.

Decisions should be made by the people they affect. Sego Lily School is run by the students and staff, through the weekly School Meeting. Each student and staff member has one equal vote in this managing body. The Judicial Committee, also composed of students and staff, handles rule infractions. Parents have a role in setting school policies through the Assembly, which meets annually or as needed.

FAQs

1. How do children learn at Sego Lily School?
Children are naturally curious and want to learn about their environment. When a student is given the responsibility for his education, as well as the freedom, support, and respect needed to fulfill his goals, learning begins to take place as a natural byproduct of all activities. Children challenge themselves and each other as they gain confidence and learn new skills.

2. Will my child learn everything she needs to know?
The basic knowledge of reading, writing, and math that are used by adults on a daily basis cannot be avoided by a student who is experimenting with her interests and passions. There will come a time for each student when learning these skills becomes essential to pursuing the path she is following. Allowing children to follow their own time lines can actually increase their learning curves – when motivated to read, for example, a child will throw herself into the task, learning more quickly than a child who is being told, “Now is the time to learn this.”

3. Do the students really run the school?
Yes! Students and staff work together to run the Sego Lily School. The students and staff members each have one vote in the weekly School Meeting and make all decisions needed for the school to run smoothly, including passing laws, allocating funds, and hiring staff. The Judicial Committee, composed of students and staff, handles rule infractions. School Meeting members also have a vote in the Assembly, the larger voting body which includes parents and board members, in making policy decisions such as setting tuition rates and approving the annual budget.

4. How does graduation work?
Each student, upon completing the requirements for graduation, must write and present a thesis. The topic of this thesis is “I am prepared to become a responsible adult in society.” The student must defend this thesis at the annual meeting of the Assembly. After receiving a favorable vote from Assembly members, students will receive a Certificate of Graduation. State regulations in Utah do not allow us to be accredited or to issue official state diplomas. However, most colleges will accept graduation certificates from non-accredited schools or a GED.

5. What about college?
Many students will want to continue their educations with some form of higher learning – college, university, or trade school. For these students, the statistics from the Sudbury Valley School (SVS) are in their favor! 90% of students that attended SVS from 1968 to 2004 went on to some form of secondary education. Most of these students were accepted into the school of their first choice. Students simply take their SATs and write essays for their applications, and interview with administrators when necessary. Usually a certificate of graduation is adequate for admissions. Current statistical trends in higher education suggest that having an “alternative” education is actually a benefit in the admissions process. Many prestigious schools such as Harvard and Yale Universities are looking for students who can do much more than learn what is placed in front of them. We are happy to support our students in any way we can with their application process.