Hiking in Marin by Aniruddh and Edric

On February 20-22, we went hiking with our groups. On February, 20, the Natomas Charter School arrived at Marin Headlands. We were first introduced to our groups and got our bunks. Soon after that, all of the groups headed to beach. As we went there, we talked about poison oak and played games. When we reached the beach, we saw a California Sea lion swimming west into the depths of the ocean. We played games and checked things off our list of birds, plants, and ocean animals. The first day went by quickly and it was already time to go back to our dorms.

On the second day of our field trip, we started hiking on steep rigid paths going up and down cliffs. There was a lot of ice plant that were growing in the area. The ice plant was brought to Marin Headlands by the army who thought it would help them. While we were hiking, we spotted a pod of dolphins swimming the water. After that, we saw Point Bonita lighthouse. The lighthouse was very old and had a suspension bridge that we had to cross to get there. The light in it would turn off and on every few seconds. We could also see a lighthouse near the Golden Gate Bridge that had a light that was flashing on and off. After that, we saw bunkers and head back the way we came. One of the groups, rolled in ice plant and another group did a space walk. A space walk is where we go on a trail and we each head on the trail thirty seconds after the person in front of us starts walking. After that, we finished our hike for the day and went back to our cabins.

On the third day, we didn’t hike as much. Some groups hiked on to the cliffs and saw a beautiful view of the ocean while eating lunch. Other groups went onto the beach and saw the release of a California Sea Lion. The Sea Lion was injured and was given care. A lot of hard work was given by the Marine Mammal center to help the Sea Lion get better and after all that, the Sea Lion was allowed to be sent back to the ocean. After that, all of the groups went to the campfire and talked about our highlights of the trip, said our goodbyes, and took the long bus ride home.

Marin Headlands Field Trip

On February 20 my class took a field trip to the Marin Headlands that are close to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. We were there for parts of three days.

We did a lot of fun things while we were there but, something I really enjoyed was Point Bonita lighthouse. I had gone there with my family when I was in the first grade but didn’t remember much about it now.

On Thursday February 21 my group went on a long hike to the lighthouse after climbing a really steep hill and going through a tunnel. After that we had to go over a wiggly, white, wooden bridge. As I was crossing the bridge a couple of my group members shook the bridge,
making me grab hold. It was funny!

We couldn’t go into the lighthouse that day, but we had amazing views of the ocean water and waves. It was cool.

It was a great field trip!

February Spirit Week by Anderson & Braeden

Hello, people of Leading Edge today me and my friend Aerospace are going to talk about this past week. This past week was are 2nd spirit week of the year. On Monday was Comfy cozy day where you could wear comfy clothes and bring your favorite stuffed animal to school. I saw a lot of people wearing comfy clothes holding a stuffed animal or two.

This day was very fun but it was not the only day. On Tuesday it was twin/squad day where you and your friend could dress in some clothes I saw a few people doing this on that day.

   The second half of the week was super fun too. On Wednesday was wacky Wednesday here you could wear anything wacky I saw a few people doing this.

On Thursday or Valentine's day, you could wear red or pink.

Spirit weeks are always fun because many people like to show spirit. I think more people showed spirit on the first spirit week these past weeks but that is my opinion. I hope you had a good week I sure did and I hope you like our blog.

Meindl's Class Odes

Class Odes

Our class wrote odes to celebrate the things we love the most, the things that bring us joy.

~ Mrs. Bibayoff




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Chinese New Year Celebration by Ibraheem T.

This week we had our Chinese New Year Parade! It was really fun, we had two dragons, lion dancers,
martial arts people, lantern holders, flag carriers, boar brigade, banners holders, and the floats. We walked around campus from LE to PFAA until we came all the way back. Mrs. Meindl made masks and fringe for the dragon, boar brigade, and lion dancers. Taiko played while we walked through campus and around it. Many parents came to watch and volunteered to set up tables and fringes for the kids.



After the parade Panda Express catered the event. They served spring rolls, orange chicken, tofu, rice, eggplant, etc. For dessert, we got a Chinese takeout type of cupcake and fortune cookies. The event was so much fun. After we all ate, we went to seventh period and continued our day.

It's a cupcake! Thanks, Ferrell family & friends!

Kindness Week by Ansh Singh

The Week of Kindness is the week that takes us into February. The week is based on how you will show kindness to people. Our core teachers gave us a little slip of nice things that we can do for our friends. Some of the things that were listed on the sheet were giving a friend a hug, holding the door for someone, and thanking someone.

There have been many good deeds done throughout this week. People have held the door for classes. People have been high fiving each other. People were picking up trash. This was a great week for people to show kindness. By the end of the week almost everybody had done an act of kindness.

There was something special happening everyday of the week. The first day was based on greeting people at the gate. The second was based on doing a random act of kindness for some you don't know. The third was based on where your write nice things with chalk on the floor of the campus. The fourth day was based on writing on a handprint in student services. The fifth and final day was based on cleaning up after yourselves and picking up trash.

Although the Week of Kindness is coming to a conclusion, kindness throughout all the weeks of school would be even better!