This week kicked off with a bang! As part of Quest, learners launched their investing competition using the Stock Market Game, a real-time simulator where each participant invested $100,000 based on their research. After exploring the stock market and different types of investments, learners selected strategies and created presentations to teach their peers. On Friday, we welcomed a special Hero’s Visit from Ofer, an entrepreneur who shared his journey, including launching hi

The second week of the session has come and gone! This week, learners focused on financial literacy, exploring how to manage expenses and make thoughtful financial decisions. They also began planning their businesses for the upcoming Children’s Business Fair (CBF)—an exciting event where learners create and run their own businesses, selling products they’ve designed. Not only do they gain valuable real-world experience, but they also keep their profits. For those who may not

Hello Discovery parents! Here’s a look at what we explored this week: 🎨 Art: Mural Project We kicked off an exciting mural project! Discovery learners brainstormed creative ideas and used Canva to design concepts for a mural that will be created in the makerspace. We also learned about public art and how it can impact a community. 🏛️ Civics: Revolutionary War Figures In Civics, learners studied important figures from the American Revolutionary War. Each learner researched a

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

Hello everyone, and welcome to Session 5! We officially launched the new session this week and had a great time diving into exciting new topics. For Quest, learners are exploring different forms of financial investment. We kicked off the week by examining various investment types and reflecting on our own investment habits. Looking ahead, learners will participate in the annual Children’s Business Fair, and have already begun preparing through hands-on challenges—deciding wha

This session started with a bang! In Genre, new learners began preparing for their upcoming apprenticeships by researching their unique gifts, habits, and the companies or industries where they hope to gain experience. Later this session, they will begin drafting and sending emails to secure their first apprenticeship opportunities. Meanwhile, older learners are diving into personal finance debates. They are currently in the research phase and will soon engage in structured d

Hello parents and family members,I hope you all had a great week—Discovery certainly did! This session, our learners are diving into a financial literacy quest. We began by discussing needs vs. wants, with everyone sharing examples from their own lives. For instance, food is a need, while video games are a want. Learners explored how needs are essential for survival, while wants are things we enjoy but don’t require. The next day, learners created lists of items they wanted t

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

This week marked the final days of the fourth session of the school year. Over five full days, Launchpad learners wrapped up their Genre and Quest projects while also preparing for the upcoming session. On Monday, learners began by scheduling their week and setting priorities. The week also included several key events: P.D. with Jacob House Cup games on Wednesday Physics Day on Thursday Genre This week, learners focused on finalizing and formatting their allegories for compet

Greetings from the Journey Studio, This marks the final newsletter of Session 4. I’ve truly enjoyed writing these updates, and I’m excited to share that Tommy, another learner in the Journey Studio, will be taking over the newsletter next session. Genre This week, learners compiled all of their Genre work and submitted it for peer approval by fellow Falcons, demonstrating ownership and accountability in their learning. Quest In Quest, learners continued developing their Physi

Dear Discovery Parents, This week was full of exciting milestones, celebrations, and hands-on learning experiences in Discovery Studio. We focused on completing and logging our Writers Workshop Milestones, where learners created podcasts. We are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 AABC Podcast Competition: 3rd Place: Aviya, Emma C., and Yahli 2nd Place (tie): Maya and Livia 1st Place: Ella E., Ofri, and Emmy Congratulations to all participants for their creativity

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

This was the fourth week of Session Four, and it’s hard to believe we are already more than 80% through the school year. On Monday, Launchpad learners planned their schedules for the week ahead, setting goals and organizing their time. Some of the highlights this week included: P.D. session with Jacob House Cup games on Wednesday Alpine Day on Friday Ongoing planning for Physics Day at the end of the session Genre This week in Genre, each learner completed their Hero’s Allego

Greetings Parents, This is the fourth Journey Newsletter of Session Four. As always, I’m your newsletter writer, Ozrik. It’s been another engaging and fun week for the learners! Genre This week in Genre, learners revised the main sections of their TED Talks and practiced memorizing them. On Thursday, they shared recorded versions of their talks with peers, who then provided thoughtful feedback. Quest In Quest, learners explored pendulums in preparation for building their own

Hello Discovery Families, I hope everyone has been doing great! Here’s a look at our exciting week in the Discovery Studio: Let’s start with Art! We have been learning about the Seven Elements of Art, and this week we focused on value. Learners created artwork using dark subjects on light backgrounds or light subjects on dark backgrounds to explore contrast and depth. Everyone created such unique and impressive pieces! In CIV, we learned about the thirteen colonies, including

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

Welcome to the Third Newsletter of Session Four! This week, learners in the LaunchPad Studio dove deeper into physics, advanced their allegory writing, and engaged in meaningful discussions about global poverty and income inequality. Quest (Physics: Hooke’s Law & Bungee Challenge) In Quest, learners began the week by researching Hooke’s Law and exploring the relationship between force and elasticity (F=kx). As the week progressed, they investigated different types of bungees—

Greetings parents, Welcome to Week 3 of the Journey Newsletter! My name is Ozrik, and I’m the Journey Studio newsletter writer. I’m excited to share the key highlights and learning experiences from this past week. Genre (TED Talk Writing) This week in Genre, learners worked on writing scripts for their TED Talks. On Monday, they focused on building the body of their speeches and crafting engaging introductions based on topics they are passionate about. For example, one topic

Hello parents, learners, and family members, This week was full of exciting learning across Quest, Writers’ Workshop, Civ, and Art. We explored new ideas, collaborated in groups, and created some amazing projects! Let’s start with Quest. In Quest, we continued working on our weather experiment challenges in groups. As always, we tracked and measured the weather using our instruments. This week’s highlight was creating a weather map. Each group chose a location around the worl

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