Category Archives: academic excellence in elementary schools

Day 3, Part 2, Rain and GLOBE!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

…What’s in a name? Rain by any other name still gets us wet! Well we weathered some unbelievable rain and wind on Sunday. Evidence here: We had lunch in Covent Garden: then off the The Globe Theatre. We also mastered … Continue reading →

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What we know about children and the outdoors…

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The beauty of school in Northern California is our ability to be outside every day, all year round… The Benefits of Learning OUTSIDE

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Why we ned to value kindness over achievement… The Atlantic Monthly

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This article by Adam Grant and Allison Sweet Grant reinforces so much of what we mean when we say “Whole Child” at Seven Hills School. Enjoy! Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids  

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NY Times Parenting tips at home for schoolwork…

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some easily implementable ideas here. And similar to what I am hearing teachers discuss in faculty meetings about what works best in school, it’s also true at home: Remember that consistency is key.   Happy Opening!

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The College Admissions Game!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

“No word yet on what it means for long-term happiness to find out your parents lied to get you into college in the first place.” Alyssa Nadworny, Anya Kamenetz, NPR This latest news about the College Admissions Scandal sends the … Continue reading →

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Simon Sinek at NAIS

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

“We have to learn to lead for the game we are in.” How do you lead in the infinite game? you advance within the infinite game, you do not win. Simon Sinek’s message: What does it mean to live an … Continue reading →

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Shiza Shahid: finding the path of your own greatest impact…

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Shiza Shahid is a force! She, too, has a compelling personal story that had an unplanned and amazing intersection with Malala. What an inspiring speaker and thinker who is focused on making an impact in the world, and making sure … Continue reading →

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The Connection between Innovation and Diversity… Frans Johansson

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

My favorite FRANS JOHANSSON quotes: Schools have to prepare students for a world that is constantly innovating and challenging We tend to think that deep expertise is the key to success. All new ideas are combinations of current ideas. What … Continue reading →

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Heading to NAIS in Long Beach this week!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  The Annual conference for NAIS is slated to begin this week. It’s usually a combination of “old home week” seeing colleagues and friends from schools across the country and sensory overload, with exhibitions and many sessions to attend, more … Continue reading →

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Negotiating Screen Time for families…

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a hot topics for families all over this country, including our Seven Hills families. Screen time questions  

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