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Serious learning, room to roam.
We believe that the joyful details of childhood are what pave the way for a serious education. Children are given room to try, room to play, room to think, and room to grow into what comes next.
A little play, a lot of purpose.
Friendship, movement, laughter, and wonder all have a place in the day. Play is not just a pause from work, it is purposeful reset to prepare them for serious learning. Learn more about how we expertly balance rigor and recess.
Mud matters.
At Foote, little moments have a way of growing into something much bigger. A little mud can mean a lot of learning. A little recess can bring a lot more focus. A little mess can ignite the spark of creativity.
A little freedom, a lot of future.
Nothing is accidental, this is joyful learning, shaped by science, guided by teachers, and responsive to what will spark inspiration in each and every unique child.
A little paint, a lot of possibility.
Foote is a school where learning is shared, relationships are real, and children are invited to bring their full selves into the day.
Inspiring Leaders
Our future is one that leads with compassion and courage, embraces diversity and discovery, and encourages students to be their authentic selves.
Mission:
Empower children to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose.
A Balanced Approach
How — and why — we balance rigor and play, structure and freedom, expectation and joy.
Vision:
Inspire the next generation to change the world.
Values:
Ideas we live by: discovery, authenticity, and community.
News & Announcements
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By Meredith Andrews
Art Teacher
This project is a wonderful way to start the first-grade art year, since it involves so many skills (drawing, painting, cutting and gluing) but what makes it endure is the creative freedom that is built into the prompt.
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Ms. Guev's annual fifth-grade podcast project got an even bigger boost this year! Last spring, the then-fifth-grade students submitted their podcasts to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, and the winners were announced this week, including two Foote projects picked as Middle School Honorable Mention:
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By Elliot Dickson
Head of Middle School
At Foote, we recognize that igniting joy and engagement is crucial to the learning process in order to set and maintain high expectations. We offer moments in class and throughout our schedule to celebrate and engage in their childhood while also challenging them to learn the skills we know they need as they grow older.
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By Cara Hames
Head of Lower School
Our black-box theater now features a Broadway-inspired Mood Meter, created by one of our drama teachers using images of actors to represent different emotions. The Mood Meter is a RULER tool that helps children recognize and name their emotions by considering how pleasant they feel and how much energy they have.
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The Class of 2027, our current ninth-grade leaders, have already set the tone for the year: trust.
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By Jennifer Friedman
Foote School Librarian, Garden Coordinator
Our community garden is absolutely thriving. I counted 6 monarchs fluttering around the annuals planted by the second grade team in June. The herb beds planted by fourth graders are ready to be harvested. Sunflowers planted by fifth graders are now food for goldfinches.
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