Several of the Individualized Learning Programs (ILP) held in-person, engaging professional development on December 6. Staff members collaborated on student success and received an assessment report from Kim Bagby, and the K-8 staff learned about a new assessment program called ESGI, reported ILP Senior Director Tammy Jackson. She added, “The day also included plenty of PLAY!”
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In the spirit of play, Springs Learning Center students at the Pathfinder Resource Center participated in the first bi-monthly Minute-To-Win-It challenge themed to celebrate Fall. Students engaged in fun challenges, including dice stack, marshmallow target throw, ping pong ball toss, cereal box puzzle and the candy corn chopstick pick-up. The next Minute-To-Win-It event will be a Winter challenge on Dec. 16.
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Learning Center teacher Jennifer Graham teaches a Getting Back to ART! class for grades 3-8 at Springs’ Enterprise and Otay Ranch Learning Centers. She said, “I love having the kids back in class. We have access to a variety of mediums, and it’s much more fun for the kids to experience art alongside their classmates.”
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Homeschool 4th grade student Naomi Slade, age 9, is the December 2021 Student Artist of the Month. She likes to draw cartoon animals, people and landscapes using drawing pencils, sharpies, shimmery gel pens and Crayola markers. Click here to view some of her art.
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Ellie Yim is the November Student Artist of the Month. She is an 8th grade Homeschool student.
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The Arts and Academia: Unlocking Hidden Benefits
Motivation, inspiration, creativity, self-esteem — we associate all these traits with success, especially in young artists, musicians, and actors working toward their dreams. Science has demonstrated that while these strengths may come more naturally to some than others, participation in arts education both in and out of the classroom can bolster not only these but a surprising variety of other skills. Continue reading →
Many of Springs’ Nation students began their schooling journey in one of Springs Individualized Learning Programs, reported Senior Director Tammy Jackson. Homeschool families have options to meet families in person or virtually. She said, “KEYS students and students enrolled in Learning Center classes have ventured back to our sites and are enjoying seeing their friends and teachers.
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Eighth-grade Homeschool student Josiah Hammack has accepted an online internship with Coder Kids in Texas. In this role, he moderates servers, works as an instructor, and oversees culture development at the company.
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Jersey Maraney, a Spring Homeschool student in the 4th grade, is the June 2021 Student Artist of the Month. Jersey’s artwork is entitled Future of Tomorrow.
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Springs Homeschool students traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia in May to participate in performances with the Mountain Fifes and Drums of Lake Arrowhead, reported ES Nadia Phillips.
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