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

Hello Sparks Families, What an eventful and energizing week we’ve had! Week 5 of Session 2 was filled with movement, reflection, creativity, and a much-anticipated adventure to The Fieldhouse. We kicked off the week with Movement Monday, exploring all the different ways we move in sports—swimming, biking, running, climbing, and more. During launch, the Sparks explored what sportsmanship means and how to show fairness, kindness, and respect while playing. In the afternoon, our

Happy Thanksgiving, Sparks Families! Even with a shorter week, our Sparks filled each day with focus, creativity, connection, and joy. Here’s a look back at all the wonderful things they accomplished together: ✨ Movement Monday We kicked off the week by exploring the theme of “looking within.”  During our deep launch, Sparks reflected on how they might react in different scenarios and—most importantly— why  they would make those choices. It was a meaningful conversation that

Dear Sparks Families, What a memorable and exciting week we've had in the Sparks Kingdom! With a surprising twist to our schedule, we kicked off the week with Talent Tuesday , setting a creative and flexible tone for the days ahead. ✨ Talent Tuesday – Improvisation in Action Our week began with an unexpected (and wonderful!) opportunity for growth. Two learners who were scheduled for Show & Tell forgot their items, which led to a spontaneous lesson in improvisation. The Spark

Dear Sparks Families, What an energizing and joy-filled second week of Session Two! The Sparks continued to grow in confidence, collaboration, and self-awareness as they explored our weekly themes. Here’s a look back at all the learning and laughter from the studio: ✨ Movement Monday We kicked off the week with a launch focused on movement as a form of self-expression . Nearly every Spark shared the unique ways they enjoy moving their bodies—some through song, others through

Dear Sparks’ Tribe Families, What an exciting and joy-filled week it has been for our tribe! The Sparks embraced every day with energy, curiosity, and connection. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to: ✨ Movement Monday  We kicked off the week with a Halloween follow-along dance that tested each learner’s ability to listen carefully and follow directions. Afterwards, our tribe reflected on how they felt before, during, and after the dance—leading to some wonderful discoverie

Dear Families of the Sparks Tribe, As the first session draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey our Sparks have undertaken. This final week has been a testament to the strong bonds and remarkable growth we've witnessed since the beginning of the year. Mindset Monday  focused on leadership. The Sparks watched a video exploring the qualities of a leader and then discussed how they would want to be led in various scenarios. It was inspir

Dear Sparks Families, We’re wrapping up another exciting and meaningful week with the Sparks Tribe! Week six was full of hands-on exploration, teamwork, and thought-provoking discussions that brought the community closer together and sparked lots of curiosity. Team-Building Tuesday   The week kicked off with an engaging launch focused on conflict resolution. The Sparks Tribe explored different approaches to handling conflict, shared personal insights, and brainstormed togethe

It's hard to believe, but we've already completed 5 weeks of school! Time flies when you're having fun, right?  First off, let's give another HUGE round of applause to the Sparks for their incredible victory in the 2025 Acton Academy Zone 6 Lip Dub!  Now, let's recap the week's adventures: Mindset Monday: We kicked off the week with a focus on friendship. After reading "The Not So Friendly Friend" by Christina Furnival, Sparks shared insightful ideas and tips on navigating fr

This week has been filled with motivation, collaboration, and self-discovery for our Sparks! Mindset Monday  was all about inspiration!...

This past week has been a whirlwind of learning, connection, and exploration for our Sparks! Motivation Monday kicked off with a...

Our second week at The Sparks' Tribe was an absolute whirlwind of motivation, collaboration, and discovery! Motivation Monday kicked off...