What is time?

[Jessie Elliot]

Right now, with the time change and the changing times, we are needing to adjust to the balance of light and dark.

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** What is Time?
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Recently my 13-year old daughter taught me a fun fact about how we perceive time. If you are experiencing something for the first time, it takes the brain longer to process the experience. Our perception of time, therefore, is slower. For small children, there are constantly new experiences so time seems to move at a snail's pace. But adults? We’ve woken up, had a day, and gone to sleep so many times that our processing time is much quicker, hence the time seems to pass at a cheetah’s pace.

Did I fact check this? No.
Is this real science? Not sure.
Does it make some logical sense? Yes.

Then one day in the fall and one day in the spring, we are told to simply change the time. "Changing time" used to entail physically turning the hands of the clock. Then it meant remembering how to change our digital clocks and watches. Now the phone wizards make the adjustment for us in the middle of the night. Time just changes.

Right now, with the time change and the changing times, we are needing to adjust to the balance of light and dark. We may feel disoriented or tired. Our kids and partners and everyone around us might feel the same as well. Some may be conscious and expressive of their discomfort while others may quietly adapt. We can notice what is happening for ourselves and hold compassion for those around us, for as long as it takes.

One thing we can be certain of, however, is that the time(s) will continue to change. It will get longer and shorter and lighter and darker. But on and on it goes. What a journey.

There's a lot going on here at Golden Bridges School.  Take a look at some upcoming happenings below.  We hope to see you sometime soon.

Jessie Elliot

Founder, Golden Bridges School (https://www.goldenbridgesschool.org?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june2024)

San Francisco Educator for 15 years

Annual Fund for Equitable Tuition
Our Annual Fund for Equitable Tuition is stil live. This is the most important fundraising campaign of the school year, raising funds to support the expansion of our Educational Support and Music programs, and offering 50% of our families the opportunity to attend at a more affordable cost. It takes a village to support this village!
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4th Annual Winter Market
December 7, 11am-3pm
Save the Date, sign up to be a vendor and invite your friends and family!

Our annual Winter Market offers an opportunity for community members, neighbors, and friends to come together to sell handmade items to holiday shoppers and offer engaging activities on our school campus. The Market celebrates the craftsmanship of our community and provides a unique array gift-giving opportunities for our visitors.

The event will also include live music, a puppet show, crafts, and other activities for adults and children alike.

This event is a fundraiser for several different groups at our school including the Family Collective, Hawk Creek Farm, individual class field trips, and the school overall. All outside vendors are asked to contribute 10-25% of their daily earnings back to GBS.

Calling All Makers!
Are you a maker? Or have friends who are makers? Some successful vendors include ceramics, jewelry, decorations, food, artistic cards, etc. Visit goldenbridgesschool.org/winter-market to register as a vendor.

Please share widely!


** Calendar of Community Events:
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* Gratitude Concert: Nov 21, 2024, 5-6pm - GBS friends and family only
* Winter Market: Dec 7 2024, 11am-3pm - All Welcome!
* Spring Festival: March 9, 2025, 9am-12pm - GBS friends and family and prospective families only
* Grandparents and Honored Guests Day - By Invitation Only
* Annual Auction: May 3, 2025 - All Welcome!
* Spring Concert: May 9, 2025 - GBS friends and family only

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** Golden Bridges'
Approach to Education
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Learn more about the school with ​in-person tours of the campus and farm and virtual information sessions. We encourage those who are able to join us on campus to experience our unique approach to education

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Golden Bridges School

Teaching Preschool - 8th grade

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