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BixbySchool

  1. Young innovators come from cultures that emphasize play, passion, and purpose--not grades. (Sound like Bixby?) tinyurl.com/6q88m2z 9:10 AM Apr 16th via web
  2. At Bixby, we celebrate mistakes because they provide opportunities to learn. More on this topic from Education Week: tinyurl.com/7avbsha 7:24 AM Mar 15th via web
  3. As we relish the warmer spring days, consider the value of what this blogger calls "green play." tinyurl.com/6q36phv 1:45 PM Mar 12th via web
  4. Some pictures from Dr. Seuss's birthday celebration are now up on the Bixby site: tinyurl.com/7jejqa3 3:51 PM Mar 5th via web
  5. Dr. Seuss's birthday was celebrated in a big way at Bixby today. Kids dressed as their favorite character and ate green eggs and ham! 1:13 PM Mar 2nd via web
  6. Roses are red, Learning is cool, That's what the kids say, At Bixby School. (Happy V-day!) 6:34 AM Feb 14th via web
  7. We're honored to have author/iIlustrator Steve Jenkins here today. His work is beautiful and the NY Times agrees: tinyurl.com/6lge86d 7:11 AM Jan 27th via web
  8. Divergent thinking, the core of creativity, isn't being strongly promoted in many schools. Here's why it should be! tinyurl.com/7zaru9j 1:47 PM Jan 4th via web
  9. Happy New Year! The role exercise plays in students' academic performance is outlined in this interesting article: tinyurl.com/7eo528s 10:30 AM Jan 4th via web
  10. "Estimation" might be underestimated! Here are some interesting insights from education author Annie Murphy Paul: tinyurl.com/7urxruf 1:18 PM Dec 19th, 2011 via web
  11. There's a lot of talk about standardized tests these days but for me, this article sums it up: tinyurl.com/76t32zf 7:58 AM Dec 10th, 2011 via web
  12. "Growing Child" has a great selection of books and toys they're recommending to parents. tinyurl.com/7qayzsm 9:32 AM Dec 2nd, 2011 via web
  13. Lower Yard is even more adventurous and fun thanks to the new cargo net set up by Mark and Robert. It's already a hit with the kids. 6:42 AM Nov 23rd, 2011 via web
  14. Let's send a collective hug, healing thoughts, and well wishes to our beloved Bart, co-founder of Bixby. 12:14 PM Nov 17th, 2011 via web
  15. Just read another great article in Grandma Says related to Executive Function. Sign up for a free subscription here: tinyurl.com/43w7yeq 1:53 PM Nov 11th, 2011 via web
  16. Want a great book about dealing with bullies? KING OF THE PLAYGROUND by Phyllis Naylor for ages 4-8. 8:28 AM Nov 1st, 2011 via web
  17. Bixby's cook, Mary, (she's more like our chef) is making Pork Tonkatsu today--Japanese "street food." Robert is beside himself! 11:04 AM Oct 27th, 2011 via web
  18. Remember, if BVSD is closed because of snow, so is Bixby. (We also follow early release and honor late starts.) 6:55 AM Oct 25th, 2011 via web
  19. Hope you're all enjoying this beautiful fall day. . . and preparing for snow! 8:31 AM Oct 24th, 2011 via web
  • Name Pat Baker
  • Location Boulder, CO
  • Web http://www.bixbys...
  • Bio We cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect, and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning.
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