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Student Reflections: Santa Barbara #comments4kids

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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Student Reflection: Stories from The Crossing #learningisbigger #standagain

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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Denver Flashmob of Good (Student Reflection) #commentsforkids #flashmobofgood #standagain #learningi

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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Student Reflections: Metanoia with Amal Kassir

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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Lessons from Santa Barbara: Student Reflections #comments4kids

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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Lessons from a WWII Veteran: Student Response

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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Cultural Pilgrimage: Reflections from our visit to a Buddhist Temple and Hindu Temple #learningisbig

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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Black Hills Reflection #standagain #comments4kids

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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Learning Excursion Reflection: The Great Sand Dunes

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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Student reflections on Expiditionary Learning: Moab

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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Students Serving Denver: Student Reflections

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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