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Mathematics
Mathematics: Math is seen as another language. We could call the subject “numeracy” in keeping with “literacy”, which may more accurately reflect our understanding of the subject. Children need practice in mathematics in order to build confidence, and they often do best when the approach to the subject allows them to grow their sense of number over time. A “spiral curriculum”, one that keeps returning to certain basic concepts while at the same time pushing outward, meets the needs of most children. We work with math standards established by the National Council of Mathematics and draw our resources from the Miquon Math Program, Bridges Mathematics Curriculum, Math Their Way and Marilyn Burns material.
Sources that Inform Our Curriculum
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The Curriculum in Action:
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The Lake and Park School is an elementary school in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, founded in 2003, serving close to seventy children preschool through fifth grade. A highlight of the school is our theme-based instruction. Often selected from the social studies and the sciences, themes offer opportunities for understanding the hows and whys of things, allow children to come to grips with many topics that are often reserved for the older grades, and provide inspiration for expression in the arts.
In A Nutshell
School Calendar
Our approach to the elementary grades puts basic skills within a meaningful context of intellectual depth and breadth supported by out-in-the-field explorations.
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A "sky’s the limit" thematic curriculum makes room for topics near and far and enriches the daily experience.
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The arts and sciences are an integral part of all we do.
World language and English language word study combine with an appreciation of poetry and drama to comprise a comprehensive program of the language arts.
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Our beginning programs emphasize play, the essential tool of learning and growing.
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A high value is placed on physical fitness and the outdoors throughout all the seasons and grades.
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2025-2026 UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
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September 3 Meet and Greet 10:00-12:00
September 4-5 Slow Start Days–8:30-12:00; All School
September 4-5 Incoming Family Conferences (1:00-5:00)
September 8 First Full Day 8:30-3:10; Some Very Beginners, 8:30-1:00
After School Care Begins
September 11 Curriculum Night, 6:00-8:00
October 10 Teacher Inservice Day*
October 13 Indigenous People’s Day*
October 31 Halloween Carnival
November 10-11 Parent-Teacher Conferences *
November 24 Teacher Inservice Day*
November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break
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*School not in session.
Aftercare runs from 3:10 -6:00 daily unless specified otherwise and is open to children attending Beginning Room to 5th grade 3:10-6:00
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Ampersand
Year in Review
If you are a prospective family for the 2026-2027 school year or an interested educator who would like to see the children and teachers in action, please reserve a spot for a tour.
To apply, please fill out our online application form between October 1, 2025 and January 16, 2026. For more information visit Admissions.
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