Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
With the warmth of the midday sun filtering in and the soft hush of nibs on paper surrounding us, it is easy to understand why the medieval monks felt closer to God as they brought new life to the ancient…
On Friday, September 8th, the students and teachers of Da Vinci’s grade school enjoyed Beach and Nature Exploration Day! They ventured to Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park in Zion for a day filled with exploration and fun. We are extremely…
This week we learned the ancient Romans were not the first people to create stone arches. However, they harnessed their potential more than ever before, arranging them at intervals that allowed them to create massive structures such as the Colosseum…
Last week, during our first sculpture class, the 7th and 8th graders were asked to gather materials from nature and assemble them into a fully three-dimensional sculpture. This week we worked with the idea of relief sculpture. Initially the students…
Last week we explored the founding of Rome and how history grows from myth. This week we have followed the development of Rome from a kingdom, to a republic, and finally to an empire.
The Rose Ceremony was a beautiful beginning to the first day of school and a warm welcoming of our new first grade class. As we came together as a community to share and honor this milestone, excitement was shining from…
In the Classroom Follow each class through the school year. Visit often to enjoy photos and information about curriculum, field trips, exciting happenings, special moments, celebrations and more. Stay tuned—this year's journey begins September 5th!
Early Childhood: Kite Flying A sunny, windy May day is perfect for flying a kite with the early childhood children! 1st Grade: Spring Spring is in the air, and in the first grade painting lesson of a blossom, and on…
Please enjoy this glimpse into what our students have been learning and doing this week! Early Childhood: Spring Gifts Sunflower Garden (Top): Seeds planted, and birdie treasures molded from beeswax by little fingers. Happy spring! Wonder Garden (bottom left): A…
