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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
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.
A "sky’s the limit" thematic curriculum makes room for topics near and far and enriches the daily experience.
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.
Our beginning programs emphasize play, the essential tool of learning and growing.
A high value is placed on physical fitness and the outdoors throughout all the seasons and grades.
2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 24 Teachers return
September 1 Meet and Greet New families 9:30, returning families 10:00-12:00
September 2-4 Slow Start Days–8:30-12:00 All School
September 2-3 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 10 Curriculum Night, 6:00-8:00
October 9 Teacher Inservice Day*
October 12 Indigenous People’s Day*
October 30 Halloween Carnival
November 9-10 Parent-Teacher Conferences*
November 11 Veterans’ Day*
November 23 Teacher Inservice Day*
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
November 30 School Resumes
December 1 Giving Tuesday
December 18 12:00 Dismissal–-No After Care
*School not in session.
Aftercare runs from 3:10 -6:00 daily unless specified otherwise and is open to children attending Beginning Room -5th grade 3:10-6:00
Admissions
Unique to this year, we have several openings for third-fifth graders. We have a history of children transferring into Lake and Park with positive results. For many of these children, this has been a “turn-around” experience. Apply today for the 2026-2027 school year!
If you are a prospective family for the 2027-2028 school year or an interested educator who would like a tour, please email admissions@lakeandparkschool.org.
Ampersand
Year in Review
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