As the nights grow longer and the days grow shorter, and we begin to settle into the cozy darkness of late autumn/early winter, we find ourselves more aware of the interplay of the light and the dark, and the beauty …
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is coming up on Wednesday, November 22, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm! Our special morning program will include presentations, refreshments, and time in the classroom with students in Grades 1-8. We look forward to welcoming …
8th Grade Graduation
Family, friends, and community members are invited to the graduation ceremony honoring the CLWS Class of 2023 on Tuesday, June 6, at 6:30 pm at The Blaisdell (2322 Blaisdell Ave). The ceremony features music from the students, addresses from students and teachers, …
8th Grade Trip Reflections
by Jessica Crawford, 8th Grade Co-Teacher First of all, THANK YOU to everyone who bought cards, CLWS apparel, wreaths and greens, plants, and PIZZA! We really appreciate your support, as it made our wonderful, culminating class trip possible! The 8th …
2023 Pentathlon Reflections
By Jason Burnstein, Movement and Circus Arts Teacher The moment we turned off of the road running along the Mississippi River and headed into the Driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin, I felt that feeling in my soul like I was …
2023 CLWS Plant Sale
Spring is here and it’s time to start planning your garden! The CLWS 8th grade class is hosting a plant sale, with all proceeds going to the Class of 2023 and CLWS. Orders will be accepted through Friday, March 31. …
Alumni Spotlight: Yoko Okumura (CLWS ’02)
Director and filmmaker Yoko Okumura’s new film, “Unseen”, debuts on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 on-demand, and will stream on MGM Plus in May. Read more about Yoko and her personal and professional journey in this great article from the Star …
Join Us for Our Annual Gala on March 11!
Our Annual Gala is coming up on March 11 and this is an event you don’t want to miss! This is your chance to come together with your community to support the school in a big way. Imagine a 1920’s …
Window into the Curriculum: 8th Grade Sweat Lodge Experience
By Timothy Frantzich, 8th Grade Co-Teacher The flap went down and our 8th grade class was sitting in total darkness except for the stones, glowing red, at the center. Our 8th grade had gone out a few days prior and …
Outdoor Play Foundational for Science Education
New research highlights the foundational role that nature-based play has in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. “We often associate early childhood STEM education with things like magnifying glasses and tutorials in the experimental method. But the links between …