The Fourth Wall

The Fourth Wall... a weekly newsletter giving information to parents concerning happenings in the life of our school. The purpose of this publication is to aid in keeping communication of present and future events current with our parents and friends. These newsletters are issued each week unless special holidays or events interfere.

Education

"The Kindergarten Cram" (NY Times May 3, 2009) Today’s kindergartners prepare for a life of multiple-choice boxes by plowing through standardized tests and toiling over reading curricula.

"Explanation of Habits"

ChildLight Conference 2008: "Rekindling the Vision"

• Session 1: http://www.perimeterfamily.com/pcs/PCS-1.mp3 (32.2 MB)
• Session 2: http://www.perimeterfamily.com/pcs/PCS-2.mp3 (26.6 MB)
• Session 3: http://www.perimeterfamily.com/pcs/PCS-3.mp3 (31.7 MB)
• Session 4: http://www.perimeterfamily.com/pcs/PCS-4.mp3 (17.2 MB)

"A Nature Guide to the Trees & Plants around Perimeter School" by Katie Burguet

Parenting

"Reaching the Heart of Your Child - Biblical Principles/Deuteronomy -Syle Teaching" handout from Sue Jakes (presented at the 5/12/09 campus meeting)

"Protecting Children from Misuse of the Internet" by Michael Barker