4th Grade 'California Walk-Through' a Success:

On November 25th in the lower school MPR, TVT fourth graders were whisked away by the California Weekly Explorer time machine! Starting at 1000 years before yesterday, research and preparation in hand, the students actively participated in a "California Walk Through" and had a blast exploring our state's colorful history. From Chumash canoe carving, to the Spanish national anthem, on through earthquakes and traffic management, the fourth graders felt a connection to their home state like never before. Each of the explorers were able to be an integral part of the story, as they listened for the term they had become experts on and joined the host in explaining their definitions and answering a few detailed questions. Many thanks to our audience of parents, administration - and to the children's delight, Papa Gelman! Fourth graders were reluctant to return to 2008 after an exhilarating day of history and culture.