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(1,T:TT � ... . � � � _�s},iicnta��oucaiih�lE�direcr �L�� 1V1��S1�� ,�i� cizild', {earnin�, feel suppc�rt��l � �� ra � <<;��t��r,�l,, �,,�� ,�t�-e��„ t�f,� 1��,h��, MINNETONKA :;�� ' of an ini��»�ati�•e .chool. r . ��: v� � ��. � —1-I��L.�k��,1��.r��,:,1:��„��,�l��z<<�l��,�,1 �� ,��,��l�l��,t�l�r, ��,1h�r��<,�� <<�� 5t��,,,�„-, �� ENVIRONMENTAL � �� ':��` '` v ' a ��utt.erslli�ui tei+�lier�� ,aruu��ait�i stu�lent5 -� '°� ' � � I �� <�ncl��enlp�� r t}te tc�ut}t ot tr�dl�� =�� , �� SCHOOL � �w�11u t��rk t�,q�tll�r tu�ro��idt a carinti,qiiality �ahrf h��1 che fut�re m tl�ezr han�3s: � �� x . � � y le��rnin;r eneirc�nment tl�a��r��tn�tcs: " � � � � .r , 5&i a �� . � �� • ��AcadelYtic��ace�len�� ;�� '' LAkE MINNEToNKA �� II� . � ��.�� ° �� ' �� • H<�n�{,-��i3 /iru�lus-or� lc��tntn�; � "; EN�IRONMENTA� �HDOL _ ,_ . _ � �p,{rental in��olvef��ent � i � .� � � Priska Bahler � � . . , , � • C.c>v�c��t�ve lcarc�rn�� . �, � � � � � �� Ms. Bahler,from C��na�la, tau�;ht at LMES for �� • Coilflict resolurion skills � �� '� `,� � � the first year,3nd N°as involvcd extensivcl�� in � �:� �� '" � � ti> >,� � • N��tti��, environinental an� !�� `� , the curriculun� �l«rl��}�in�nr��in�l �l��iil�� ,_ �,��'r� ��' out�ii,or e�3uc<�itEon C� � � " � � ,� programmin,�. � � �� `„, .� , � • Wi�je ��ariet�'��f,p�7rt: � o o e� �� ?��.�-�� Trained as a n�uurali�r nt Wolt hi�l,�� o� o ;�. �� -�- , � Environmental Leamin�Center fc>r��nr �c�,�r, � Q'�' ° � "� Ex�l��rarian�f t11�fine ��rts 4�, � ��p� � � � Priska holds degrees in�eography, langua�c<, �� Q�q� �0�� -�-�'��' � �`-� °� �'� �� '� 7 /T' 'C `-" itfN�u� a �� +g i photography, and outdoor recreation,park� ��n�l �*� Respecrful atmu�E�here � Y EDu�P - � �� u _�� ,�r�� tourism. She currently teaches French an�l i� � �� "'�� `� > � ` �-�^`� �`�� -- '� ' ��`' Utili_atiun�>f thc c��tnt�Zunir�� , � � � ,� available to teach German in the future. �� '� �r� ar�' ��I �� as��cla,sro<�� s! ,�e ,,,.�,.. � t� �� ,� -� Currently enrolling 9-14 ye�r<�ld stu�lcnts � .��,�,�; ,' ; . �.. ,� "This excidng past yean c�u shown me how mudl � �,�,�,�, �� `, students can learn i the�are en a ed in hanc�e-un • Intei-�encratio�ial Icart�in�; � �� ` � `�" � -'`� i�; : � f y g � , �� 1997-98 Tuition$4,400 �-�.� � , �� r - , � � LI.CLINiTl2S CC11d CQtt MJ01"k 111 Q S171Q11 CIQJS. �)iCl • .� ��CI'e[1Tt11tttCi lY�� (A��lica(ions tn�ail,al�e fur(iaartial scl�ulsacshi�s) = -- - �..�_ �� ,°..�'� ..' ��-�=,� ' � �. 1 l _ envtironmental focus allowed a number ot � � _ ,,,E i� �_._. � _. �� __-�.� � ___, �. opportunities to grow beyond the textbo��l:. • E-I��rd��-vrk aild jt�y-Fcil lean�in� - �, �� `� ti �-.-- -- Lake Minnetonka Environmental School ` I was able to really see growth in each chif�f a, �� • Partnct hi�» �cith community A non-profit organization we worked with the student individually and or,<;�ni�ations � For inore inforination please call: QUALITY E�UCATI�N in groups. Some were "A"and "B"st1��1��lt� �� 475-3107 Bringing fainilies and community together wlu�were missing critical academic skills, others � � �� vere extremely capal�le and we were able to offer them ezteruion and enrichment opportunity on a daily basis. Helpiii��d�1�el��p r�,ponsihl�st�idcnts A Private Middle School fpr Cp�{qy LMES admits studcnts of any rac�,reli�ion,color,natiunal and L,oCaCe� at I am ana�ous to continue auorking with these and respectful, independent leaders erl,nic ori�;in co all ehc righcs,privileges,proKr�ms,and�ccivities « „ generalLy made available to aLl students at t6e school. lt does not T�e �ld H111 SCh001 [�2lightful C}tti�ren atU�7lexC year�s ri2w SCUC{entS." frn'tomol^1'ou' �iscrimina[e un the basis of race,religion,color,national and ethnic 2180 North Shore Drive origin in administration of its e�lucational p��licies,admissions policies,schularship an�1 loan pr��rams,arhlcric and unc�r school- WayZata, MN 55391 administemd��rohr2m��. 4�5-31�7 �� ( J� 1 � Philosophy Assessment T E A C H E R P R O F I L E The child's job is to learn, explore, play and give inathematics all without the interruption of bells Standardized tests are given annually and results are service and help m others. 'The family is the strong and changing classes hourly. Relevant field erips reviewed with parents. Three farmal student/ unit that needs to be supported and deeply involved in and community services compliment their class- parent/teacher conferences offer opportunities to set the education of their youth. room experience. goals, ask questions, review portfolios of student's '� "� � w��rk, and �issess r��ress. � � ` �� We believe the teacher is a resource and facilitator � ��, ��w � c�ffering informati<�n, skills, daily encourageinent and BaS1C E�CaC�eT111C EXCe1leriCe :��, � � �� training to students while supporting the family COITllllllillt� �aPtrie�'S�11�S �� ,= �,�_ Children are encouraged to work to their potential and �� ti� �� whenever ossible. { ge En�;�ro�aanenrai ��u,��iu�a C�iirer � p beyond, while being given opp<�rrunities to make �� °�� . At this time in a child's life, we believe that by learning fun and exciting. •,l9inn�ton!<a C�exiter t��r rhe��1��rs �-` ��• � ��.�;: �; working together we can help keep the love of learning Reading, writing, speaking, computer skills and math �•��jvurn i�ay �'enrer ftientur P��r��Frams) ' ;;�� alive, encourage students to become motivated, are the foundations that students must have for life- •\�lore to com� �� enthusiastic and self-directed learners. Long learning. Each day is filled with dynamic, � �ebOP111 Z�1C�11111ri , _ _ _-— — independent and �roup learning activities, and Ms. Zachman joins Lake Minnetonka � �. �� .� ' �� exploratory times where all these skills are integrated. ArtS 1riC� MUS1C s� � Environmental School this year as Lead �� "� `� � Mastery is expected. When a sense of accomplishment Our philosophy is one of intensive exploration and Teacher and Director after being employed in � � �rtici�ation of the arts. Academic excellence, �.-t�vt� � �� and pride is combined with a love of learning, there �'` � the Catholic School system for ehe past 20 '� '" ;�, � are no limits to a child's potential. cultural and personal growth are enhanced thrc�ugh years. Her experience includes working with '� � � playing and listenin�to music, art and draina. �� students Kindergarten ehrough Private music/voice lessons are available on site 8th grade, most recently as Challen�e Program G1�teCl ariC� T1leriteC� PrOgr�llTl during and after school. Band and ensemble Coordinator at Immaculate , .�.: The challenge program for high potential students, ��pp�rtunities are available as well. Heart of Mary School, Minnetonka. ""� � developed by Deborah Zachman, works-with smalL Partnership with the highly regarded Minnetonka Slie has an M.A. in Gifted and Talenred � groups around a subject students choose (e.g. space Center for the Arts, our next door neighbor, enables Education and is a member of the following � travel, archaeology, theater, inventions, water yuality, our students to create multi-dimensional art projects rofessional or aniz• ion5: �� '� '� _ p g at . Assc ciati�n bird survival, government,downhill skiing.) Inquiry such as kites, pottery, sculptures and textiles. �.�, .�i. �.�I��.:i(.�uinzcc for survivul an�fun SUpeTViS10II aTllj CU7T1CUlUIT1�CVe10�1IT1eT1C, learning, intensive study and research skills, class MN Council for Gifted and Talented; MN presentations and field learning are some of the critical educators for Gifted and Talented, and the facets to this program. SpOPtS��lyS1Ca1 EC�UCatlOri National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. IritegrateCl CUrP1CUlU111 The sports program offers a wide variety of physical ariC� HariC�S-�ri I,e12 Tllrig education for all levels of students. Classes include "I believe it is important far us to respect each IriC]U1Py MetllOCl Of I,e�lPrilrig olf, tennis, basketball, softball, cross countr student's learning profile: learning styles,academic At the heart of an inte�rated curriculum is the idea of g y�and motivated learning. Studying subjects and issues in The inquiry method of learning is the basis all students downhill skiing, biking, bowling, swimining, strengths and weaknesses, interest areas and context, through active problem-solving and work from: askin�questions, using study skills volleyball, roLlerblading,rock climbing and more. �1�nts. Students will be more successful when we integrating curriculum is strongly recommended by are able to make curriculum modi 'cations w meet (outlining, note taking) writing, researching skills, and fi � interviewing cotninunity members. "I have seen every child groau in their excitement and students'needs. many of today s educators. Students easily become skill leved through our unique program. Their motivated when they ask the questions, seek the Information gathering and presentation expectations enthusiasm to do their best in each activity has LMES is a magical place where a small community answers and apply their knowledge. are hi�h. Throu h this individual =rowth, the entire of learners can each be nurtured and guided €� � b improved self-confidence for many." class benefits by learning from each other. w satisfy ruttural curiosities and become self- With strong teacher leadership, students will read, —Nancy Erickson, Phy. Ed. teacher modvated learners." write, use computers, integrate history, science and