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Kelly Tenkely
Mar 15, 201811 min read
Student Reflections: Santa Barbara #comments4kids
Last week, Team Fink went on our annual “Surf and Serve” trip to Santa Barbara with Simply Venture. Below are their written reflections:...
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Kelly Tenkely
Dec 1, 20179 min read
Student Reflection: Stories from The Crossing #learningisbigger #standagain
More than a school, Anastasis seeks to be a movement of good in our community and beyond. We partner with non-profit organizations from...
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Kelly Tenkely
Sep 30, 20173 min read
Denver Flashmob of Good (Student Reflection) #commentsforkids #flashmobofgood #standagain #learningi
Today, Team Fink headed downtown as a flashmob of good. Armed with hotdogs, lemonade, and a smile they served 150 hotdogs in 45 minutes....
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Kelly Tenkely
May 22, 20174 min read
Student Reflections from Moab
Below are some reflections from the Moab trip: Baptism is more than getting dunked underwater. It is submitting yourself to God. It is...
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Kelly Tenkely
May 12, 20176 min read
Student Reflections: Metanoia with Amal Kassir
Last week, spoken word poet and activist Amal Kassir joined us for Metanoia. Team Fink wrote some reflections and responses to Amal’s...
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Kelly Tenkely
May 2, 201710 min read
Poetry Slam: Student writing
Last week Team Fink shared original poetry in a Poetry Slam. Below is their work. If you are interested in hearing their poetry, check...
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Kelly Tenkely
Mar 7, 20178 min read
Lessons from Santa Barbara: Student Reflections #comments4kids
Last week Anastasis Jr. High spent the week learning and serving in Santa Barbara, California. Below are their reflections from the trip....
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Kelly Tenkely
Feb 21, 20174 min read
Lessons from a WWII Veteran: Student Response
Last week we were privileged and honored to host Metanoia guest speaker, Clayton Nattier (see photo above), World War II Air Force pilot,...
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Kelly Tenkely
Nov 14, 20168 min read
Cultural Pilgrimage: Reflections from our visit to a Buddhist Temple and Hindu Temple #learningisbig
My experience with the Hindu and Buddhist temples was good. All of the people we met showed great hospitality and shared amazing wisdom,...
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Kelly Tenkely
Oct 17, 20164 min read
Frankenstein Reflections #commentsforkids
Last week, Anastasis students finished reading Frankenstein and visited the Denver Center of Performing Arts to see the play. Below are...
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Kelly Tenkely
May 16, 201613 min read
Black Hills Reflection #standagain #comments4kids
Black Hills Reflections: “Beautiful Creation” I could reach the skies, feel the wind, see the beauty not only in the nature but in the...
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Kelly Tenkely
Jan 15, 20161 min read
Being There: Student Post
Posted originally on Makayla’s blog January 13, 2016 |Makayla| I have a name. I want people to know it. I love being called by my name...
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Kelly Tenkely
Dec 18, 20155 min read
Advent writings by Anastasis Jr. High
Team Fink reflections and writings about Advent Love My eyes open yet I see pitch black, My feet are planted yet my muscles never move....
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Kelly Tenkely
Sep 21, 20158 min read
Learning Excursion Reflection: The Great Sand Dunes
Our Great Sand Dunes adventure was truly phenomenal! The students were well behaved, and I was truly impressed with the depth of...
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Kelly Tenkely
Sep 3, 20153 min read
Poetry from Team Fink #standagain
Bring Me The Sunset In A Cup I awake from my nap Everything is crystal clear The night is awakening It’s almost here The sky is...
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Kelly Tenkely
Sep 1, 20153 min read
Toasting the Arts…and YOU are invited!
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas Dear Colorado Friends… I was lucky to grow up in a home where I...
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Kelly Tenkely
May 18, 20157 min read
Student reflections on Expiditionary Learning: Moab
|student post| Last week our 6-8 grade students traveled to Moab for four days of expeditionary learning. Below are their post-trip...
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Kelly Tenkely
Mar 30, 20153 min read
The Power of Yet
|Kelly Tenkely| I used to think that there would be an age where I would suddenly have it all figured out. A certain age that I would...
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Kelly Tenkely
Mar 19, 20155 min read
Students Serving Denver: Student Reflections
Yesterday we went delivering meals to people who can’t get out of their homes or who need the help. We went to ten homes. My favorite one...
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Kelly Tenkely
Mar 11, 20156 min read
Reflections from Team Fink Santa Barbara Trip
The field trip our class took to Santa Barbara California was one of the most meaningful and memorable trips I’ve ever been on. Whether...
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