We invite all prospective parents to join us for an inside look (virtually) at the highlights of The Saklan School's early childhood program. Overnight field experiences have officially returned to Saklan! The 6th graders participated in the first overnight field experience by spending a week at Westminster Woods. Saklan is excited to announce that we will be moving to a new Friday morning assembly called CLAS (Community, Learning, Appreciation, and Sharing).
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Our mission is to challenge students to think creatively, act compassionately, and live courageously. Take risks, make mistakes, and become a brilliant problem solver. We provide many different kinds of learning opportunities, enabling our students to investigate connections across subjects, and between the classroom and the real world.
When the school was founded in 1954, it was originally a preschool located in Lafayette and called the Gertrude Nielsen Learning Center. Mrs. Nielsen moved the school to the present site in Moraga in 1966. It was re-named The Carden School of Moraga and expanded the program to include elementary through fifth grade.
While these words are at the heart of our mission, they are also adjectives used to describe our students. All independent schools have a mission statement, but few have a student body that prides itself in personifying that vision. Our students are continually asked to step-up into roles and accept challenges out of their comfort zone.
In order to prepare students for the 21st century, The Saklan School program goes well beyond strong academics. Extensive research confirms that students are more engaged and learn more deeply when they feel a sense of connection to their learning, to others, and to the world beyond. Our Core Values, which are the foundation of all learning at Saklan, bolster our students with the skills to succeed in the 21st century world.
The Board of Trustees has 8 members, consisting of parents of current Saklan students, alumni and community members. The role of the Board of Trustees is to keep their eyes on the big picture, safeguarding Saklan's mission long-term while leaving the day-to-day operations to the Head of School. The Board offers the financial expertise and vision necessary to keep the school healthy for years to come.
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