Learning Who We Are, Why We Matter, and How We Can Help by Mandy Rizvi, Director of Admissions Social Emotional Learning is some of the most vital education that happens for children, both at school and in life. It helps children to proudly...
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Slow Down. Children at Play–Why “Child’s Play” Matters We’ve all heard the old expression: such and such was “mere child’s play” compared to such and such. The implication is that child’s play is insignificant, inconsequential, easily dismissed...
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Serendipity School’s Ongoing Partnership with Special Olympics Northern California by Sasha Mills, Director of Staff and Curriculum Every family is built around values that are taught through experience. As a young girl, my parents taught...
Read moreKids Care–Nurturing Empathy in Children
I will never forget Daniel’s face that day. His wide eyes and earnest expression. The flush in his cheeks and freckled nose from running all the way to the office. His singular determination and belief that he was about to change the world. I...
Read moreM.L.K.’s Lessons on Growth Mindset
We remembered, throughout the month of January, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. We remembered his actions. We remembered his words. We remembered his mindset. While there were many individuals and groups fighting to advance...
Read moreNew Year–Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Originally Published January, 2018 The world over, people look to the start of each new year for luck, prosperity, and a fresh start. In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmany, and is celebrated with many exciting customs and traditions...
Read moreThe Light of Diversity
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. – Chinese Proverb Originally Published December, 2017 The days are short, the nights are cold and dark, but everywhere you look, lights are twinkling. For thousands of years, cultures from...
Read moreYoung Engineers Day: Thursday, April 13th
Dear Serendipity Families, It’s back! This year’s Young Engineers Day Challenge is the Egg Drop. Students will compete to engineer, build, and test contraptions capable of carrying precious cargo (whole, raw eggs) safely to the ground from the...
Read more3rd Grade Pioneer Day
Third Graders have been studying the human history of California, including indigenous peoples, European explorers, and waves of pioneers who flocked to the west coast of the United States in search of freedom from religious persecution...
Read moreHelp a Child… Help Your Community… SAMARITAN HOUSE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Donate School Supplies to the Samaritan House Back to School Drive Dear Serendipity School families, friends, and neighbors, Serendipity Preschool and Elementary School invite you to join our 2nd annual Back to School Supply Drive, in partnership...
Read moreHelping Kids Grow Their Mindsets
Serendipity School’s September Growth Mindset Motto: “EVERYONE CAN LEARN” Originally Published September, 2017 Childhood is about constant change. Every second, every minute, children are growing and changing: in stature, in knowledge, and...
Read moreKids Care–Nurturing Empathy in Children
Originally Published October, 2017 I will never forget Daniel’s face that day. His wide eyes and earnest expression. The flush in his cheeks and freckled nose from running all the way to the office. His singular determination and belief that he...
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