It was a week of exploration, learning, and surprises in Spark!
We kicked off the week with a Hero Spotlight of author, Maya Angelou. Heroes explored her resilience, courage, and creativity.
Our whole school community enjoyed a memorable field trip to the Madison Children’s Theater to see “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” The play is based on the book of the same title by Maya Angelou, and illustrated by Jean-Michel Basquiat, another hero the children learned about earlier in the year. The play was captivating and interactive.
This week, the heroes also engaged in Socratic discussions about the various ways people communicate with one another. From verbal and non-verbal cues to different languages and modes of expression, learners explored the rich tapestry of human communication.
After Town Hall last week, the heroes decided they wanted to move from a group “bee hive” to individual bee hives. We use the bee hives to track accountability for earning each week’s Friday rewards. Now heroes are individually accountable. This week, we spent Friday reward outside to enjoy the warmer weather!
The heroes are looking forward to next session’s quest, Detective Science, when each learner will take on a secret identity while exploring science, problem-solving, and teamwork!
