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FernLeaf in Motion: Six weeks of incredible learning experiences
Learn about all the experiential learning that happens at FernLeaf in a six week period!
Michael Luplow
Mar 242 min read
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Donations to FernLeaf after Hurricane Helene continue!
FernLeaf will receive a donation of musical instruments and equipment valued at nearly $25,000 from the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation!🎶🫶🏽
nicolerule
Mar 172 min read
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FernLeaf Community Charter School Receives $20,000 Grant from Carolina Panthers Charities for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Carolina Panthers donate $20,000 to the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts of FernLeaf after losing their K-4 campus & athletic fields.
nicolerule
Feb 72 min read
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A Community United: Rebuilding FernLeaf After Hurricane Helene Destroys School
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on our community, destroying our Creek Campus.
nicolerule
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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FernLeaf Creek Week 2024
Creek Week is a week long scientific exploration of FernLeaf's Creeks by FernLeaf elementary students & teachers.
Ryan Lubbers
May 28, 20245 min read
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FernLeaf does Chicago: Optional Travel Trip to Chicago! (Part 3)
Today we were all feeling very tired after a great night on Broadway. We filled up on breakfast and then made our way to the Field...
Joe Hartles
May 10, 20242 min read
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FernLeaf does Chicago: Optional Travel Trip to Chicago! (part 2)
We started the fun early on Wednesday morning celebrating Ella’s birthday! We had a surprise breakfast party in Andrea’s room under the...
Joe Hartles
May 9, 20242 min read
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FernLeaf does Chicago: Optional Travel Trip to Chicago!
FernLeaf students have the opportunity to apply and be selected to go on optional travel trips to places like Chicago every year. This...
Joe Hartles
May 8, 20242 min read
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Getting Lost on Purpose - FernLeaf's annual orienteering race in partnership with WNC Orienteering Club
FernLeaf offers many whole school events, some of them open to the public including an annual orienteering race!
Sam Rule
Apr 5, 20246 min read
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FernLeaf Partners with Defenders of Wildlife to Restore a Portion of Cane Creek
ernLeaf's teachers rely on community partners, like Defenders of Wildlife, to assist with more in depth, hands on and specialized training.
Guest Writer
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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Finding My Dream Job
The culture and community of FernLeaf's team members is priority number one. If teachers are happy, students can sense that joy. Want to...
Porter Bell
Mar 14, 20245 min read
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FernLeaf's Overnight Experience: From a 9th Grader's Perspective
FernLeaf offers incredible educational overnight programs. Last year was my first time participating in an overnight field trip with...
Lily Schoellgen
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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The FernLeaf Fundamentals: An example of how these play out in FernLeaf's classrooms everyday!
The FernLeaf Fundamentals are: high quality academics, creating rich learning environments, community AND social emotional learning.
Porter Bell
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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FernLeaf is a GREAT place to be a bus driver!
Read on to learn more about the incredible bus driver community at FernLeaf!
Sam Rule
Feb 6, 20247 min read
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Community Partnership is CRUCIAL in Project Based Learning at FernLeaf
FernLeaf's teachers rely on community partners, like Defenders of Wildlife, to assist with more in depth, hands on and specialized...
nicolerule
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Milestones & Memories: Overnight Trips at FernLeaf
An annual overnight opportunity is a signature program at FernLeaf and fundamental to students LOVING school!
Porter Bell
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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Free and In the Wild: Experiential Education in school at FernLeaf
Walking around the FernLeaf Creek Campus with Ryan Lubbers, the lower school's experiential education teacher, is like walking with John...
Sam Rule
Nov 3, 20237 min read
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From Butterflies to Box Turtles
Experiential & Hands On Learning at FernLeaf! FernLeaf students learn by doing every day and it’s safe to say that a large part of that...
Porter Bell
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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The Fun of Teaching and the Love of Learning through Project Based Learning
From the beginning, FernLeaf has looked for ways to set the school apart from other schools; to do education differently. One of...
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May 19, 20232 min read
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4th Grade Overnight: 22-23 School Year
A signature program at FernLeaf for ALL students is an annual overnight experience. An important part of FernLeaf's mission is to help...
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Apr 27, 20232 min read
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