The Grauer School had two High School teams competing at the San Diego Science Olympiad competition at the University of San Diego on March 16. Our teams competed in a variety of events across the STEAM spectrum.
From Peggy Gardner, Paulina Davis-Fisher, and Ryan Stevens, Science Olympiad Team Coaches:
The Grauer School had two High School teams competing at the San Diego Science Olympiad (SDSO) competition at the University of San Diego on March 16. There were 67 teams competing from all over the San Diego region. Our teams competed in a variety of events across the STEAM spectrum, including traditional laboratory science events; events testing general knowledge in different science topics; using historic and modern cryptanalysis techniques to decode encrypted messages; building machines or structures that were tested during the event; and much more.
It’s a huge accomplishment for a team to place in the top 20 of any events, so it was very exciting that 7 of our teams were able to accomplish that in the following events: Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Codebusters, Fermi Questions, Robot Tour, Scrambler, and Write It Do It. Congratulations to all of our students who represented The Grauer School at the San Diego Science Olympiad this year - we're so proud of all of you! We had quite a few new students this year, and this was a great experience for the new team members to try the events this year so they know what the competition is like. All High School students are welcome to join the Science Olympiad team next year!
Dr. Grauer was captivated by media accounts of schools and students disrupted by the catastrophic Los Angeles fires, which prompted him to narrate insights gained during an interview with a teacher affected by the fires. The result is this vivid, first-hand account.
As part of their unit on Westward Expansion, 8th Grade U.S. History students went on a field trip to Old Town San Diego, to see the ways in which Mexican culture influenced the Southwest in the 1800s.
The Grauer Alumni Office hosted a panel of 5 Grauer alumni students, who talked with Grauer High School students about their college experiences and gave advice on college life.
January 9, 2025, marks a national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter. His leadership and humility left an enduring legacy on education and global citizenship. Join Dr. Grauer as he reflects on Carter’s impact and how his values continue to inspire The Grauer School and beyond.
Students in 8th Grade Visual Arts class, as well as a number of older students from various Visual Arts classes, teamed up to compete in a "Nailed It!" cake competition to recreate holiday-themed cakes of their choice for their semester final projects.
Dr. Grauer discovered a recent Explorer’s Club presentation that connects closely to our work. George Schaller’s courageous story shows that how we enter a space shapes the world we create. We can create sanctuaries of peace, gentleness, and possibility wherever we go.
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