As we begin a new session equipped with all of the systems, goals, and accomplishments of Mission Discovery Launch, we come back to the question of the year, How Does a Hero Connect? Discovery learners have been making connections between themselves and those who lived 40,000 years ago in the start of Civilization. Like the first people on Earth, we all create, tell stories, and have core values and beliefs. The Heroes in Discovery created their own “cave painting” to tell the story of their community, that now covers the kitchen wall. They even made their own paint with natural materials in order to create their cave painting. Connections are being made between themselves and nature through campus care and art, where they are caring for campus outside of our studio walls. This session, Heroes have the opportunity to build the community they wish to see, through actions and systems, but also through their Architecture Quest in which groups of 2 will create their ideal Acton Academy Campus. There are more connections to me made, questions to discover, and models to be build over the course of session 2.

 

   

The Discovery studio opened its doors to many heroes who came to support Mission discovery. Beginning the week with jugglers, new talents and interests were experienced to kickstart inspiration for the mission ahead. This week in the Discovery Studio, heroes tapped into their passions and callings by preparing and putting on a talent show in which the Spark studio was invited to be our guests. Heroes started by thinking about their interests and passions before choosing a talent to present to an audience.

Accomplishing missions as a community, Heroes earned technology certifications and began working in their Core Skills programs. They overcame challenges and supported each other to begin Core Skills TOGETHER! In art and PD, heroes learned new skills in cross stitching and found their flow in outdoor activities. As heroes begin setting SMART Goals, we are very much on our way to a successful Launch and a great year ahead!