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

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

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Here’s a quick recap of this week in Sparks Kingdom. On Monday they: Began with a read aloud for Launch. Worked through Core Worked on their product design, products and prices for CBF during Quest Enjoyed outdoor free time in the woods Tuesday was met with: A launch on the power of free hugs :) More diligent Core work! Writers Workshop where they continued working on their products, prices, posters and flyers for CBF Played in the woods and o

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Here’s a quick recap of our week in Sparks. On Monday they: Began with another amazing read aloud for Launch. Played monopoly for Quest and learned the importance of leveraging money Worked through Core Enjoyed outdoor free time Tuesday was met with: A discussion on what it means to stand up for yourself — even to your friends. Participated in Core Writers Workshop where they wrote and designed their own flyers for CBF Played in the woods and o

Greetings from Sparks Kingdom! The Sparks had an exciting and eventful week filled with creativity, collaboration, outdoor exploration, and preparation for the upcoming Children’s Business Fair (CBF). Monday The week began with an engaging read-aloud during Launch, followed by a hands-on invention challenge. Using “surprise bags” filled with materials such as cardboard, pipe cleaners, and tape, learners created their own inventions and practiced auctioning them to one another

Happy Friday! The Sparks kicked off the week with Picture Day, followed by an inspiring story about the founder of Crayola and the invention of the crayon. They then moved into Core work and a hands-on STEM challenge, using everyday materials like pipe cleaners, rubber bands, and glue to invent solutions to real problems. Learners voted on the most creative inventions before enjoying outdoor play. On Tuesday, the Tribe welcomed a special Hero’s Visit from a parent who runs a

Greetings from Sparks Kingdom! We kicked off the week with a read-aloud of a Dr. Seuss book about the invention of money. The Sparks explored whether money is more useful than traditional bartering systems and shared their thoughts on using money as a tool in everyday life. They then transitioned into Core work, enjoyed sunny outdoor play in the woods, celebrated a learner’s birthday, and held Sparks Elections for new “Studio Committees” (including Safety Committee, Bank Tell

Dear Parents, We can hardly believe the end of the session is here! Thank you for your continued encouragement, support, and trust in the Sparks’ journey. The week began on Monday with an inspiring launch centered on what it means to feel like a hero. The learners struck their best “hero pose” and jumped right into a full day—cleaning the studios, preparing their work, practicing for Exhibition, enjoying the warm weather outdoors, and ultimately presenting a wonderful Exhibit

Dear Sparks Parents, Happy Friday! We hope you had a joyful and productive week. Here’s a look at what the Sparks have been up to: We kicked off Monday with a meaningful launch on kindness, setting the tone for the week. The Sparks then jumped into Core, enjoyed Chess Quest, and spent time exploring outdoors in the woods. On Tuesday, we had a special Hero’s Visit from a Sparks parent. She brought LEGO sets for group building and spoke with the learners about communication and

Dear Parents, We can hardly believe we’re already halfway through the session—how time flies! We hope it has been just as joyful, creative, and productive for your children as it has been for us. Our week began on Monday with an engaging launch on conflict resolution. Learners practiced the “Recognize, Reconcile, and Resolve” tools before diving into Core work. During Chess Quest, they explored how the Bishop moves and enjoyed friendly matches. The day ended with outdoor play

Dear Parents, Welcome to the first full week back from vacation! We hope the transition has been smooth for everyone. The Sparks began Monday morning with a launch on emotions. They played a fun version of charades, acting out different emotions while their peers guessed what they were expressing. They then moved into Core, where many received mentorship from Journey learners. The day also included free time and Chess Quest, where they practiced their game skills. On Tuesday,

We’d like to express our gratitude for a successful previous session. Our Sparks learners thrived as they created musical instruments, explored organisms and biomes, participated in math competitions, and contributed to the House Cup. Thank you for supporting and believing in their educational journey. As we begin Session 4, we’re excited to share what lies ahead. Over the next six weeks, Sparks learners will participate in Chess Quest , guided by Perla. They will explore the

Dear Sparks Tribe Families, Here’s to the final week of Session 3—hooray, we made it! This memorable week was filled with exploration, creativity, collaboration, and heartfelt goodbyes as we celebrated Saiim’s final days as a Sparks guide. The week began with an exciting field trip to the American Museum of Natural History. Sparks learners explored towering dinosaur skeletons and interactive exhibits about Earth’s ecosystems and evolving species. Afterward, they shared lunch

Dear Sparks Tribe Families, We had a wonderful fifth week of this session, filled with creativity, energy, and meaningful learning across our Sparks enrichment program. Micro Monday: Biology Quest & Empathy in Learning We began the week with a launch exploring what life might be like through the eyes of different animals. This activity encouraged empathy, imagination, and perspective-taking. Sparks then completed their landscape and animal dioramas as part of their Biology Qu

Dear Sparks Families, We hope you are staying warm! Despite the snowstorm, our Sparks after-school enrichment program had an exciting fourth week of Session 3 filled with creativity, STEM problem-solving, music exploration, and movement. We kicked off the week with Time Tuesday, where Sparks explored musical instruments and learned what it takes to form a band. In the afternoon, students applied their creativity by designing and building their own tambourines. During Fort Mac

We wrapped up our third week of Session 3, and what a lively, creative, and energetic week it was for our Sparks learners! We kicked things off with Time Tuesday , where Sparks practiced body percussion to the classic anthem “We Will Rock You.” Stomps, claps, and big smiles filled the room as learners strengthened rhythm and coordination skills. In the afternoon, creativity took center stage as Sparks designed and built their very own kazoos—each one as unique as its creator

Dear Sparks’ Tribe Families, We had a wonderfully musical and creative second week of Session 3! Sparks learners explored biology, music, movement, and imagination, connecting ideas across multiple disciplines. Here’s a look at what made this week so special: Micro Monday We kicked off the week with a launch focused on biomes and environments around the world. Learners also watched a short video about Jane Goodall and her journey as a researcher, sparking curiosity and excite

Dear Sparks’ Tribe Families, We are excited to share that the first week of the 2026 school year was full of energy, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences across the Sparks Studio! We kicked off the week with Micro Monday, diving into the fascinating world of microorganisms. Learners explored the tiny building blocks of life and asked big, thoughtful questions. In the afternoon, Sparks voted to establish studio jobs, committees, and systems, laying a strong foundatio

Dear Sparks’ Tribe Families, What a momentous final week of Session 2 it has been at Sparks! This week was filled with high energy, high expectations, and a powerful drive for excellence as our Sparks reflected, created, performed, and celebrated together. We began the week with Movement Monday, featuring a launch centered on how we process the “mad” we sometimes feel inside ourselves. Sparks were challenged to look inward for answers and reflect on how strong emotions can be

Hello Sparks Families, What an energetic and joy-filled week we had in the Sparks Tribe! From movement and creativity to nature exploration and storytelling, Week 6 of Session 2 was filled with meaningful learning experiences for every Spark. Movement Monday We kicked off the week with music, motion, and a thoughtful discussion about what inspires us to dance when we hear a “good” song. Learners shared wonderful insights, some love a strong beat, others connect deeply with ly