In addition to learning the symbols and Italian words used to tell how loud or soft to sing/play music, second graders have been learning a

This week, our young engineers took on a classic design challenge—building mini catapults! Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and lots of imagination, students explored how

Mark your calendars! Lower School families are invited to attend the Winter Dance on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm. More information will be

Our students recently brainstormed what they consider the best inventions ever, and after plenty of discussion and lively debate, their top three choices emerged: cars,

table—literally! We used dry-erase markers to practice our signatures and draw arrays. I had to reassure the kids a couple of times that yes, they

What a joyful celebration of teamwork and design thinking! Yesterday’s Turkey-in-Disguise Parade brought enormous creativity, big excitement—and yes, a few big last-minute engineering design problems.

Today, our classroom floated right into the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We kicked things off with Balloons Over Broadway, the delightful story

This month, second graders have been studying the instrument families in the symphony orchestra. They have learned about string, percussion (including the piano!), brass, and

At The Summit, we value strong school-home partnerships, and the ISACS Parent Series helps us grow together as a parent community. This year’s series features

This week, our second graders are preparing to become opinion writers—with a bit of help from some tiny teachers! We read Hey, Little Ant by