Our year is almost over! Here are the details for our second-to-last week: #1 – Civ is Over! Final Challenges & Badge Compilation Yes, you read it correctly—our American History Civ. unit has come to an end! This week, learners completed their final two Challenges and then compiled their Civ. Badge. As a final motivator, learners were given one last goal: if they finished, compiled, and received approval for their Civ. Badge by Thursday, they would earn a trip to the pool. Ev

Welcome to Week 5 of the Journey Newsletter—our second-to-last newsletter of the school year. Here's a look at what learners explored this week. Genre This week, learners wrote original poems exploring the themes of life and death. After completing their first drafts, they participated in peer review, providing thoughtful feedback to one another before revising their poems to strengthen their work. Quest In Quest, learners reflected on the interviews they conducted with someo

Hello parents, families, and friends! Welcome to this week's Discovery Newsletter. It was another exciting week filled with creativity, collaboration, and plenty of summer fun! Monday We kicked off the week with learner-led Morning Launches. In the North Studio, Tadek and Marcos led a discussion about clouds, while in the South Studio, Emmy and Vivi explored the topic of the evil eye. Learners then focused on Core Skills and D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read). In the afterno

Happy Friday! Here's a recap of another fun-filled week in Sparks Kingdom! Monday Our Sparks kicked off the week by listening to different styles of music and discussing an important question: Is it more important to enjoy the music you like, or to like the music everyone else enjoys? They also: Jumped into their Core Skills. Practiced their dance. Enjoyed indoor free play and water activities. Tuesday Tuesday was filled with learning and celebration! Our Sparks: Explored mor

Hello, parents! Welcome to this week's Journey Studio newsletter. Here's a look at what our learners explored throughout the week. Genre This week, learners added three powerful poems to their journals: If— by Rudyard Kipling Invictus by William Ernest Henley A Dialogue of Self and Soul by William Butler Yeats These works encouraged learners to reflect on resilience, identity, and the choices we make throughout life. Quest In Quest, learners continued exploring questions surr

Hi parents, families, and learners! Welcome to this week's newsletter! Here's a look at everything we explored, created, and experienced this week—if your learners haven't already shared all the exciting details! Monday We started the week with our Morning Launch, reflecting on memories and why they are important to us. Next, learners focused on Core Skills and D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read). In the afternoon, Vivi, Emmy, Maya, and Livia launched their Curiosity Quest, d

Our trip to Puerto Rico is over! It was filled with fun, food, and plenty of memorable moments. Day 1–2: Isla Verde Beach & Culebra Adventure We left school on Friday at 2:30 PM to get to the airport early. Traffic was heavy, and it took about two hours to reach JFK Airport, but we made our flight and arrived at SJU at 10:00 PM. Unfortunately, by the time we landed, the rental car company we had planned to use had already closed, so we took an Uber to our Airbnb and got some

Greetings from the Journey Studio. This is the second newsletter of the session. In this edition, I will share what the learners explored throughout the week. Genre: This week, learners continued reading and analyzing poems about life and death, adding reflections to their journals. Some of the poems they explored included: Oh Captain! My Captain by Walt Whitman Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas Death is Nothing at All by Henry Scott-Holland Each poem spar

Hello Discovery families! Here’s what we explored this week. We began with gardening, memory books, and our mural project. In gardening, we mixed coffee grounds and dried leaves into the soil to see how they affect plant growth. Many plants are thriving, especially morning glory flowers and different types of lettuce. In parallel, learners continued working on their memory books while others painted the background of our growing mural. We also had a Hero Visit from Kiera, who

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Here's a look back at another exciting week in the Sparks studio, filled with hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, creative projects, and meaningful discussions. Monday: Singing, Wildlife & Water Play The week began with a Launch exploring the power of singing. Learners discussed whether sharing a talent is more meaningful with a global audience or within their own community. They also: Jumped into their Core Skills work. Enjoyed a special visit

Welcome to our final session of the year! The first week of Session 6 has been filled with exciting new learning opportunities, creative projects, and preparations for our much-anticipated trip to Puerto Rico. Here are this week's highlights: #1 – A New Quest and Genre Begin The first day of the session marked the launch of both our final Quest and Genre of the year, and they have already exceeded expectations. For Photography Quest, learners began using Canon Rebel cameras t

Greetings from the Journey Studio, and welcome to Week One of Session Six! Learners began this brand-new session by reading and reflecting on poetry, exploring themes of life and death, researching World War I, and engaging in meaningful conversations about history, resilience, and the human experience. Genre This week, learners read a variety of poems centered on the joy of life and the inevitability of death. After discussing the poems, they decorated personal journals wher

This week has been fabulous in Discovery Studio! We are excited to announce that there will be a Session 6 Party—thank you to the Party Planning Committee for organizing it! Many learners are earning FFs, and everyone is looking forward to celebrating together. Learners are also bringing snacks for the party, including Cheetos, pretzels, and many other favorites. This week's newsletter includes: Core Skills Mural & Memory Books Gardening WW Reflections Learner Tips Core Skill

Greetings from Sparks Kingdom! Welcome to the first week of our final session of the school year. It has been a week full of reflection, creativity, outdoor exploration, and community building. On Monday, the learners: Discussed what memories are and how we can create meaningful ones. Jumped into their Core Work. Voted on the song and dance they will perform for Niko at his graduation ceremony. Enjoyed outdoor free time in the woods and on the playground. On Tuesday, the lear

While the final week of the session was certainly busy, it was also filled with excitement, achievement, and plenty of fun. Quest This week in Quest, learners focused on preparing for the Exhibition. They finalized their posters, polished their scripts, and completed their presentation stations to ensure everything was ready for guests. During Tuesday's Exhibition, learners put their hard work into action by presenting their ideas and encouraging visitors to invest in their s

We have officially reached the final week of the session! The Exhibitions are complete, badges have been compiled, and the hard work of the past several weeks has come together. While the session may be ending, there was still plenty to accomplish before crossing the finish line. Genre This week in Genre, learners finalized their debates. After receiving critiques, they revised their work, recorded their debates, revised again, and ultimately submitted their final versions fo

Hello Families! This week was a little different than usual because it was the end of the session! We had some special events, including Water Day, studio cleaning, and elections for next session. Because of all the extra activities, we didn't have as much time for things like Art and Civ, but we still had a fantastic week. Monday Monday was a pretty normal day. We had D.E.A.R., lunch, and then Quest for North Studio and Writers Workshop for South Studio. During Quest, we had

Dear Parents, We made it to the end of another incredible session in Sparks Kingdom! It was a week filled with learning, creativity, teamwork, and celebration as the Sparks prepared for the Children’s Business Fair and reflected on all they have accomplished. Monday The week began with a launch exploring previous Children’s Business Fairs and discussing how the Sparks can prepare for this year’s event. Throughout the day, they: Worked through their Core challenges Continued d