Dear Rohan Woods Community, During my graduation speech, I shared the Seven Habits for Happy Kids, derived from Sean Covey’s timeless principles outlined in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The habit that particularly resonated was “Seek First to…
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Project Approach is at the foundation of our program at Rohan Woods School. Students receive systematic instruction in reading, math and writing for skill acquisition, while Project Approach provides an opportunity to apply these skills in real time while learning…
Read MoreI had the distinct pleasure and privilege of accompanying the Fourth – Sixth Grade students on an overnight trip to Babler State Park. While ultimately we want the children to enjoy a science-based experience, going on a trip like this…
Read MoreThe first day of school has finally arrived – and did so with excitement and smiles! I make it a habit ofvisiting classrooms each morning to touch base with all of the students and faculty. It’s the perfect wayto start…
Read MoreDear Rohan Woods Community: As the school year comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past 14 months. Our experiences are still fresh, and there hasn’t been enough time for our memories to fade…
Read MoreI last updated you regarding the school’s commitment to advancing equality and justice during the summer, but please do not misinterpret the silence as complacency. Our focus continued over the fall and winter with a rising awareness and commitment to…
Read MoreAs we bid adieu to 2020 and look forward to this new year, we do so with a sense of accomplishment and a sigh of relief. 2020 was a difficult year, but one that inspired new ways of communicating, connecting,…
Read MoreSEASON’S GREETINGS FROM ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL(Read the article from Sam, see the original art from Faye D, watch our Video Holiday Greeting, Hear a Reading from author and illustrator, Ryan Nusbickel and more on our Holiday Newsletter: https://conta.cc/37jkQV2 I saw…
Read MoreAs we sit down at our Thanksgiving tables this year, the majority of us will have less place settings and fewer loved ones to share our turkey and pie. As I have anticipated this day for weeks, the Page family…
Read MoreBefore we opened school on August 18th, COVID-19 numbers were climbing in St. Louis County and City. As we put the final touches on mitigation strategies a few days prior to the start of school, internally I hoped that the…
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