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The SLOCA Blog
Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy’s (SLOCA) blog! We are an independent school providing classical education (with a twist) for preschool-high school (+ infant/toddler care) on the Central Coast of California. SLOCA unites a timeless education with small class sizes and a collaborative, integrated learning environment at every level. For over 15 years, SLOCA has been a place where families matter and every child is seen. This blog is meant to support and encourage parents on the home front because, in so many ways, the heart of what happens in education happens Down Home.
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10 Reasons to Attend the Ever Imagining Retreat
Our parent retreat this year is all about creating space to imagine and connect together—guided by three dynamic, leading educators (and parents themselves!). Our fast-paced world finds us with less
sloca somebodies: Murasaki Shikibu
So far in our 22-23 Somebodies series, we’ve featured the first woman to write in French verse and the first female historian + first German female poet. Today, we’re featuring
Friday Faces | Safety Team + Athletics
Welcome to another installment of our Friday Faces series! This week, we have a smattering of our beloved Safety Team + Athletics Coaches for you to meet. We so appreciate
STEA(math) @ SLOCA
You’ve probably heard something somewhere about STEAM education—it’s kind of an educational buzzword these days, from public to private schools and beyond. This acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
New Campus for Our Tiny + Little Wonders
Our littlest SLOCA students have moved across the street! Taking up residence on the old high school campus, our infant/toddler care and preschool have traded out picnic tables and desks
The Character Issue | Diligence
The start of the year is an exciting time—full of energy for getting back to school and starting new resolutions or habits. But it also comes with a change from
Friday Faces | Tiny Wonders
Welcome to another installment of our Friday Faces series! This week, we have our Tiny Wonders teachers, who are responsible for our preschool and kinder kids. Read on to meet
2022 Holiday Gift Guides
Today, tomorrow, and Friday are your last chance to shop the Den before school lets out for the holidays! We’ve been showcasing gifts on our Instagram, and today, for this
The Character Issue | Teaching Gratitude through books
It’s said that being happy doesn’t mean you have it all, it just means you’re grateful for what you have. In this post we have a list of specially selected books that will spark conversations about gratitude.
Friday Faces | Little Wonders
Welcome to another installment of our Friday Faces series! This week, we have our Little Wonders teachers, who are responsible for our preschool and kinder kids. Read on to meet
SLOCA Somebodies: Marie de France
Today we’re bringing you another woman writer from Medieval times for December’s installment of our Somebodies series: MARIE DE FRANCE. Like Hrotsvitha from a couple weeks ago, Marie de France
STE(Art + Music)M @ SLOCA
Art and Music is integrated into our STEM program, making the acronym STEAM- and it’s a vibrant part of our SLOCA curriculum!
