S.T.E.A.M. Day for Girls: "The Art & Science of Nature"

Saturday, April 26th | 8:00am-12:30pm

73 Warrenton Street, Rockport

Explore the beauty of nature through scientific discovery and artistic expression! Led by Riley School’s art and science teachers, girls ages 7-14 who are interested in the intersection of science, technology, engineering, art, and math are invited to join us on our 21-acre campus.

This is a free event, but space is limited!

Schedule

8:00-9:00 – Welcome & Nature-Inspired Icebreaker

  • Name Tag Activity

  • The Art of Observation: Girls make art journals to use for recording observations

9:00-10:30 – Science & Art Rotations (3 Stations, 30 min each)

  • Leaf & Insect Microscopy – Use magnifying glasses or microscopes to examine leaves, feathers, and insects, then sketch what they see.

  • Nature Sound Mapping – Instead of visual observation, have students close their eyes and listen for different sounds in nature (birds, wind, rustling leaves). They can draw a “sound map” of what they hear.

  • Animal Behavior Study – Use the five senses to observe animal interactions between the school’s goats and chickens

10:30-11:00 – Snack Break

11:00-12:00 – Eco-Art & Engineering Challenge

  • "Eco-Sculptures" – Use recycled materials to design sculptures inspired by animals or natural forms.

12:00-12:30 – Showcase of Learning

Girls set up a Nature Science & Art Gallery displaying their work.

  • Each participant receives a DIY Nature Science Kit (seed packets, a mini notebook, and magnifying glass to continue their discovery!)

Riley School Annual Auction

Saturday, May 10th @ 6:00pm

Support our program, children, and faculty by bidding on a lineup of fabulous items and experiences, and by attending our event! Enjoy food, live music, and more in our lovely theater as we celebrate Riley’s history and future.

As a non-profit, Riley School depends upon the generosity of our community and friends of the school to support our mission. We work hard each day to ensure that every Riley child is seen and valued, and we need you to contribute to toward the many needs of our program:

  • Campus improvements

  • Upgrading our oldest building (Wade Acres)

  • Classroom supplies and curriculum supplements

  • Farm & garden program

We hope we can count on you! Click here to visit our event website to browse items and experiences, or to sponsor our event.

SPRING PRODUCTIONS

Thursday, May 23rd @ 5:00pm

Friday, May 24th @ 5:00pm

Riley School prsesents an all-school production of Aesop’s Fables Redux! The script, by Susan Pennington, comes alive as a witty narrator helps an inquisitive child understand some famous expressions by exploring Aesop's beloved fables. The lessons behind these expressions are playfully illustrated through a series of the well-known stories, and brought to life by a variety of human and animal characters. These classic fables, such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, provide a fresh, warm, and fun learning experience.