Guest blog–by Seth O’Bryan In some ways, graphs are the literature of mathematics, or maybe the graphic novels of mathematics. Graphs tell a story, often quicker than numbers can. At a quick glance, you can begin to see patterns. These patterns prompt questions, and they also help the reader think...
This past Tuesday, we were honored to have Jack Baron, President and COO of Sweetwater Energy, present on our second Commons Speaker Series evening. The title of Jack’s presentation was “Sugar–the new oil”. Sweetwater Energy is engaged in taking waste forest and agricultural biomass and converting it into useable sugars...
Guest blog post–by Seth O’Bryan The net zero challenge is a major goal in the Commons. We hope to generate at least as much solar energy as electrical energy we use in the Commons. Ideally, we would have a surplus of energy that can be used to help offset energy...
As a follow up to collecting 4,184 acorns this fall, Primary C helped start our Oak Tree Nursery out by the Commons. Chris Hartman’s Farm and Community class built the raised bed garden frame and squirrel screen. Together, the students from PC and Farm and Community (mostly 10th graders) helped...
Rights and Responsibilities is a required class for 9th Grade students, taught by Chris Hartman and the Leaders in Residence. It addresses many topics such as personal accountability, advocacy, community responsibility and civic involvement. The first part of this year has focused on civil engagement and social justice, challenging students...
The Project Space was hopping last week! The Environmental Science class and Hospice classes were doubled by the visiting Scottish students who joined their host seniors. The Hospice class spent the day working with past Harley teacher and Garden Club supporter, Barbara Willard. They worked to plant hundreds of bulbs...
This newly crafted sign from the Workshop heralds the start of our oak tree nursery. Primary C students collected 4,184 acorns from our Harley campus this fall. Of those, about half are healthy enough to use in our eagerly-anticipated Oak Tree Nursery. The space between Flag Hall and the Field...
On Tuesday, September 30th, the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement was transformed to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Health teacher, Eileen Ferrari, and her eager 10th Grade Health students oversaw the organization, scheduling and care of the donors throughout the day. Here is the summary of information shared...
We are so glad that our friends from Design Imaging Studios returned to take a few more recent photos of the Commons with the grasses and flowers fully grown. They are stunning! It’s nice to see the building captured so beautifully before the snow flies!
This evening, we were delighted to have Chris Costanza, the architect and primary voice in envisioning the net-zero aspects of the Commons, speak to a roomful of people interested in his take on sustainable design. Chris spoke to a mixed audience of local architects, Harley parents and staff, and other...
