First LEADER OF THE DAY 3/4/2025 Ryder L., ‘25 Today is the very first day of the ECS. Expectations are set, but nothing is proven yet. Characters are discovered, and people are introduced to one[…]
Final Creations, Reflections, and Presentations
Today, we wrapped up our glass art projects by gifting our 1st-grade buddies their glass creations! We also completed our final reflection journals and finished all written assignments ahead of the individual presentations in the[…]
Back on Campus and Hard at Work: Preparing for Visit with Buddies
Back on campus at last, but still hard at work, we prepared for our Little Buddies visit with a quick tutorial from Mr. Wolfe. When our first graders arrived, the Upper Schoolers helped their buddies[…]
A Journey Home with Scenic Sunrises, Layover Delays, and a Busy Week Ahead
We bid farewell to our charming Victorian AirBnB in Queen Anne and began our early journey home. After our final van ride and shuttle to the airport, we flew out of Seattle just in time[…]
Our Last Day in the Pacific Northwest
We decided to channel some “we-wanna-come-home” energy on our last day in the Northwest. First, we visited the Fremont Bridge Troll and the nearby Moss Tortoise, where some students sprinkled water on it while making[…]
Rain or Shine: A Day of Art, Culture, and Irish Festivities in Seattle
We all enjoyed sleeping in this morning, followed by a late brunch featuring homemade waffles. The students had a bit of trouble mastering the art of waffle-making, so some humorously referred to them as “Chihuly[…]
Exploring Pike Place and MoPOP: A Day of Culture, Creativity, and Culinary Delights
People watching, glass spotting, fish and fruit buying at Pike Place! We had a charcuterie for lunch back at the house with fresh fruit from the market. We then moved on to MoPop (Museum of[…]
Exploring Seattle: A Day at the Space Needle, Chihuly Gardens, and a Scenic Walk in Queen Anne
This morning, we ventured up the Space Needle to take in the panoramic views of Seattle and its surrounding areas. While some were initially apprehensive about the height, everyone ended up standing on the rotating[…]
Exploring Glass Art: From Tacoma’s Museum to Seattle’s Iconic Landmarks
This morning, we left Portland and drove to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. After a fascinating docent-led tour of the galleries, which featured an impressive display of glass insects, we had the opportunity to[…]
Exploring Portland: Glass, Kilns, and Books Before Heading to Tacoma and Seattle!
We kicked off the day with a tour of Bullseye Glass, exploring the factory and then browsing their glass library and gift shop/resource center. After a delicious Portland lunch at one of the city’s famous[…]