This newsletter from Harden School features articles on effective leadership, elementary classroom updates, and middle school highlights including reading, math, and a garden mentorship program.
The Gateway Gazette is the Harden School newsletter for Spring 2026. It is intended for the school community, including parents, staff, and students. The issue explores the question of what effective leadership looks like, presenting different forms such as visionary, servant, and quiet leadership.
The Elementary School section reports on kindergarten math lessons on simple addition, first grade field trips to the Delaware Children's Museum and a recycling plant, and writing activities focused on paragraphs and descriptive sentences. Third graders are reading graphic novels and learning about desert animals, while fourth graders practice cursive writing and complete Earth Day arts integration projects.
The Middle School section covers sixth graders reading 'Bridge to Terabithia' and enjoying quiet reading time. Fifth graders work with decimals in math and read 'The Day the Rollets Got Their Moxie Back' in ELA. Seventh graders study 'The Secret Garden,' exploring themes of resilience, friendship, and personal growth through class discussions.
Eighth graders are preparing for graduation with field trips to Winterthur, a skating rink, and Hershey Park, as well as the 8th grade formal. A special garden partnership pairs kindergarteners with 8th graders for collaborative planting, weeding, and learning about plant growth, fostering mentorship and community bonds.