After an Early Summer Break, Session 7 started with electric energy. The learners welcomed a change in their schedule by “flipping the sandwich,” welcoming a morning Spark Play to beat the heat. The Sparks explored the orchard, taking notice of the emergence of more creatures, which inspired the desire to build houses to protect them. […]
Discovery Heroes acted with intention and imagination in Fashion Quest and Art. The Studio experienced a big win in Work Cycle and celebrated with a reward on Friday! WORK CYCLE At the start of Math Power Hour, Discoverers faced a challenging yet achievable goal—learners aimed to attain 985 math skills collectively. When Session 6 ended, […]
The Explorers got into flow this week while they worked hard to make progress on their session-long goals and celebrated one another with call-outs for perseverance and kindness. QUEST The learners in Explore are creating their own Personal Passion Quest in Session 7. They brainstormed a topic and received feedback from their studio-mates and planned […]
In Week 2, Discovery Heroes called upon their creativity, adaptability, and courage. The Studio came together to learn from failure and celebrate successes in Baking Quest, Writers’ Workshop, Art, and Work Cycle. WORK CYCLE Learners continued their forward momentum in Work Cycle to finish the year strong. During Socratic Discussion, Heroes learned about the neuroscience […]
Discovery Heroes leaped into Session 7 with determination and energy. Learners launched Growing Curiosity Quest, started A Year in Review in Writers’ Workshop, and celebrated with a visit from Tiny Tails! WORK CYCLE Discoverers reflected on Session 6’s 360-degree survey, sharing feedback on the contract line, “I will respect myself and Fellow Travelers and their […]
Explorers dove into the first week of Session 7 with high energy and shared powerful reflections about the culture they have created and the legacy they want to leave at Ascent. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP The Explore learners created journals this week. They discussed the value of keeping a journal and got into flow answering prompts […]
The learners in Explore spent the week preparing for their Exhibition of Learning, worked together on team challenges, and practiced reading aloud at closing groups. EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: QUEST Explore learners and Discovery learners had a joint Exhibition at the end of Session 6. They presented their work and answered questions from their guests […]
In Week 6, Discovery Heroes celebrated their hard work and creativity with an Exhibition of Learning! Along the way, they reflected on their growth as a Studio and as individuals on a Hero’s Journey. WORK CYCLE Discovery Learners focused on finishing strong in the final week of Work Cycle. Squad Leaders supported Fellow Travelers in […]
Explorers jumped into week 5 of Session 6 with high energy and didn’t let the rain stop them from working hard or playing hard! QUEST The learners in Explore joined the learners in Discovery for an experience in a mobile planetarium hosted by Stars and Science Austin on Tuesday. Explorers dove into the technology […]
This week, Discoverers designed satellites in Astronomy Quest, researched aerospace inventors in WW, and reached new milestones in Work Cycle. WORK CYCLE The Studio came together to learn about the third and final obstacle on the Hero’s Journey: victimhood. Learners identified ways victim mindset may appear in Work Cycle and throughout their day. In Socratic […]
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