Preschool through Eight Archives - Turning Point School

Helping Parents Embrace Change

This time of year emphasizes change as we contemplate next steps: whether your child is going to sleep-away camp for the first time, leaving Turning Point to begin high school, moving from preschool to kindergarten.

Spring Updates

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

We come back from Spring Break to a busy end of the year, with its many culminating events. These occasions provide opportunities to honor the wonderful growth of our students.

Pathways to Leadership

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Last week, Head of School Dr. Laura Konigsberg had the honor of co-presenting two workshop presentations at the annual conference for the National Association of Independent Schools in Atlanta, GA.

Leading with Intention

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Our Board members, like our faculty and students, value lifelong learning. They are committed to ongoing growth and development.

State of the School

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At last Thursday's State of the School event, I had the pleasure of sharing the strategic priorities that will guide Turning Point School's future direction and orient us for the choices we will make over the next few years.

Professional Development

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point, we ensure our teachers have the ability to learn, grow, and develop their craft, right alongside their students.

Mathematical Thinking: The Journey between Question and Answer

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point School, mathematics is not about rote memorization of formulas or facts. It is about teaching students to truly understand challenging concepts and then be able to demonstrate what they know in multiple ways.

Diverse Perspectives, Inclusive Learning

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Last week, along with six colleagues from Turning Point, I attended the thirtieth anniversary of the National Association of Independent Schools' People of Color Conference in Anaheim, focusing on diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice.

Gratitude

Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The Dalai Lama says that "when we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems." How profound to establish gratitude as a strategy for personal and global conflict resolution. Because what do we do when we feel grateful? We think about others. We share.