Last weekend, G.I.S. Roots & Shoots students took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering with Whale Scouts to help restore vital salmon habitat and support the survival of our region’s Southern Resident killer whales.
Through this hands-on experience, students had the opportunity to contribute to local conservation efforts while learning more about the important connections within our ecosystem.
We came together for a beautiful celebration of Peace Day! Our Roots & Shoots students gathered to honor Jane Goodall’s legacy and celebrate International Day of Peace. They created a beautiful dove to represent the spirit of the day and everything we can do to help create a more peaceful world.
Our 2nd Math Night of the year was a huge success! Families came together for an evening of Robotics, Math, and Coding with special guests, live music performed by our talented students, hands-on activities for all ages, and of course… pizza! A perfect night of learning, creativity, and community. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Students from Roots & Shoots at Global Idea School volunteered with Whale Scout to support local ecosystems. By caring for new native plantings along the Sammamish River, students helped improve water quality and protect salmon habitats—an essential food source for endangered Southern Resident orcas. Small actions, big impact for our watersheds and wildlife.
Students toured the farm and learned how coffee is grown, harvested, and roasted — even tasting both the fruit and the roasted beans! They also helped care for the chicken coop and veggie garden, and spent time in class learning about Mayan culture while reinforcing their math, music, and social studies skills.
Not all classrooms have four walls. Students (TK – 3rd Grade) spent the day at Oxbow Farm, exploring forests and farmlands while learning from nature itself.
Last week, we hosted a school-wide Special Interest Week, where parents, friends, and special guests shared their expertise with students on a variety of topics…
