January 8, 2024Room 3 Blog: Class Updates!Here is some of what we're up to, and where we're heading: We've started a new unit focused on Ancient Greece. Only…
January 8, 2024STEM Night for ParentsDear Acera families, I often hear parents joke “I wish I could go to Acera!” On Tuesday, January 9th from 6-7:30pm, you’ll…
January 3, 2024Room 8 Blog Post: Happy New Year!Room 8 is off to a running start in 2024! What's on tap for this semester? After exploring traditional literature and a…
December 14, 2023Community at AceraDear Acera families, What does Community look like at Acera? Community shows up as… Families ice skating together before the holiday. Cheering…
November 30, 2023Our focus on deepening scienceDear Acera families, A goal for Acera this school year is to deepen our focus on high quality, authentic sciences learning. What…
November 30, 2023Staff Spotlight: Meet Vered BrooksBackground: M.Ed., Middle School English, Lesley University B.A., Literature, Bennington College Favorites: Activities: Reading! Also gardening, playing board games, Dungeons & Dragons,…
November 30, 2023Introducing…Intro to Science & Creativity!We’re excited to announce a new elective at Acera that we’re piloting this trimester: Intro to Science & Creativity! This course was…
November 16, 2023Our focus on academic learningDear Acera families, Every year, our implicit goals for every student include that they make “a year of academic progress” in writing,…
November 2, 2023Annual Fund UpdateAcera's Annual Fund campaign is in full swing! The culture of giving at Acera is strong and the community is generous. Acera's…
October 31, 2023Student Directed Learning: National Candy Corn DayA few weeks ago, while independently reading, a group of students approached me. They shared an infographic about different types of candy…