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Yesterday, Tenacre fourth graders headed to Hale Reservation in Westwood for a day of teamwork, laughter, and a little healthy risk-taking. Through interactive games and nature-based challenges, students worked side by side to solve problems, communicate clearly, and cheer each other on. Hale's facilitators kept everyone moving, thinking, and problem-solving together, resulting in a stronger, closer-knit fourth-grade community.

Sixth graders recently returned from their class trip to Cathleen Stone Island–a two-night, three-day adventure. In this highly anticipated tradition, the class participated in various outward-bound activities led by counselors from Cathleen Stone Island. In addition to beautiful weather, students enjoyed challenging activities, class bonding games, and downtime with their friends. They returned to campus a tired, but exhilarated bunch.

Now in the second week of school, Tenacre students are settling into the rhythm of their new academic year with growing confidence and enthusiasm. As they navigate Tenacre’s hallways with increasing ease, students are mastering daily routines like morning arrival, class meetings, transitions between classes, and lunch protocols. The nervous energy of those first few days has transformed into genuine excitement about the learning adventures that lie ahead.

Third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders are tackling an art project centered on Tenacity, Tenacre’s school theme for 2026–2027. Each student is painting a mountain to represent the perseverance it takes to reach a goal and then adding their own goal for the year, written in the "clouds" above the peak.

This morning, sixth graders traded the classroom for the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, where they explored the Great Elephant Migration, a public art installation of 100 life-sized Asian elephant sculptures handcrafted by Indigenous artisans in India from Lantana camara, an invasive plant threatening elephant habitats. The project raises awareness around coexistence, conservation, and habitat restoration. Moving through the exhibit in small groups with a chaperone, students worked through a series of guided questions designed to sharpen their observation and critical thinking skills. They regrouped afterward for a class-wide reflection.

Pre-Kers participated in their first Tenacre tradition yesterday, when Head of School Will Crissman presented each Pre-Ker with a special school bag. Students love this tradition, as Mr. Crissman “very seriously” hands out the bags amidst plenty of smiles and giggles.  Pre-Kers use the bags every day to bring materials to and from school.

Welcome back Tenacre! We are thrilled to see the hallways filled with children. Students and staff were full of smiles today as old friends reconnected and new friends were made.