Open Window School

Open Window School is an independent K-8 school that nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential.

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What an incredible ‘22 - ‘23 school year. Our community accomplished so much, and we were overjoyed to bring back many of the traditions we had missed. Take a minute to look back at all we did together and the great Bobcat community we are part of. #OWSBobcats

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We are aware of the following traffic impacts on Lakemont Blvd SE at Newcastle Golf Club Rd from Sept 23 to Apr 24. Please review the info posted on the city's website to determine its impact on your commute to and from campus. https://t.co/uaAg2YnKyB

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Isn't this awesome that our #ExploraVision students are inspired by issues around us and trying to help using #imagination and #Science Thank you @AngieMiles for having @FascinateSci @OWSBobcat @NSTA Join us https://t.co/5tU7iWjCmQ
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Can't say enough of how awesome these kids are! Thanks for taking the time to learn their projects. @JapanEmbDC @USTPO @BillNye @ToshibaBusiness @FascinateSci Your kids could be the next, please visit https://t.co/5tU7iWjCmQ All they need is an imagination and creativity!

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Foggy Field Day includes sack races, tag, push the tire, GaGa Ball, parkour, games, and cup stacking, and the traditional rainbow photo (on a cloudy day).

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Our rising middle school students just returned from their very first Hallmark Trip to @IslandWood where they were in nature learning and connecting for the week. We are so excited to hear all about your adventures.

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Check it out our #ExploraVision national winners from Open Window School in Bellevue and St. Joseph School in Seattle, WA on their flight to our nation's capital! You really made their day!! 😎 Thank you to the flight crew of Alaska Airlines for the shoutout and recognizing @NSTA

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OWS students engage in Spanish-language learning throughout their K-8 experience. Four MS students earned the @globalbilitseal at the Functional Fluency level this year. Eleven 8th graders attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2023 @NSE_online. 🐾

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When traveling through the alphabet from A to Z, N is for Nature Day! Students took a hike on a nearby trail with Mr. McCullough to celebrate.

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We invited our incoming families to join the community for Spring Arts Night which included student works displayed throughout campus, a peek into music, drumming, tape murals, field games, food, and the final Aristocats shows. Thank you for coming to celebrate the arts!

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Thank you to our many guests for virtually joining middle school students today for Grandparents & Special Friends Day! Students gave campus tours, talked about projects and Hallmark Trips, and just enjoyed welcoming you all into their classrooms.

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We were so excited to invite grandparents and special friends into our lower school classrooms today. Students shared projects they have been working on and held mini classes with specialist teachers from drama, science, Spanish, and PE. Thank you for joining us!

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Gr. 5-8 students traveled over the past week to Costa Rica, Joshua Tree National Park, the Salish Sea, and the Olympic Peninsula.

Welcome back! We can't wait to hear your stories and see how you have grown. We are grateful to our amazing teacher chaperones!

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Shopping for problems! Students created pictures of a fictional storefront and wrote math problems to match for their classmates to solve.

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The MS is quiet this week as students embark by planes, buses, & boats to many destinations for their Hallmark Trips.

These trips build confidence, self-awareness, empathy, & positive risk taking, while broadening students’ understanding of the PNW and beyond. 🚍🚢🛶⛵️✈️

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Head of School for the Day means leading very important meetings... about the benefits of getting a dog.

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What's happening in the middle school tech lab? A battle bot challenge, of course.

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Open Window School's Team PetConnect won first prize in the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision science competition for the grades 4-6 category. 🥳 @BelReporter

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🚀 Attention all #science enthusiasts! 🧪🔬 We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Toshiba/@NSTA #ExploraVision Awards national finalists! These young scientists have blown us away with their cutting-edge projects and innovative ideas! 💡https://t.co/C4RapAgZQB
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Today is opening day for middle school's High School Musical Jr. performances. OWS families and friends can join us for two evening shows, check MOW for details.

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Social studies students welcomed virtual speaker George Elbaum this week who shared about his experience surviving the Holocaust. Thank you, Mr. Elbaum and @HCHSeattle for your educational partnership.