![STEAM Powered Classes in 6th Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570794503/woodsacademyorg/gptkccprsd4vnwqf7snk/STEAMin6th1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570794503/woodsacademyorg/gptkccprsd4vnwqf7snk/STEAMin6th1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570794503/woodsacademyorg/gptkccprsd4vnwqf7snk/STEAMin6th1.jpg","width":800}])
In the sixth grade, students have jumped into a year of STEAM education in science class.
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![Leo Lionni Author Study Focuses on Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570719998/woodsacademyorg/uy4gfcpmozmcifm6drug/Grade2AuthorStudy2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570719998/woodsacademyorg/uy4gfcpmozmcifm6drug/Grade2AuthorStudy2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570719998/woodsacademyorg/uy4gfcpmozmcifm6drug/Grade2AuthorStudy2.jpg","width":800}])
The main theme's throughout Leo Lionni's books are friendship, individuality, sharing, community, and cooperation.
Woods Academy Youth Series (WAYS) Update and Invitation to a Parent Education Series
![A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1570454761/woodsacademyorg/ai8y2zwdjoqygwqqkdtw/SpanishExchange1.jpg","width":2200}])
On September 6, we welcomed 17 exchange students from Toledo, Spain as part of The Woods Academy Spanish Exchange Program with our partner school Divina Pastora, a co-ed Catholic private school.
![Getting a HEAD start in Montesorri Music!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570472674/woodsacademyorg/fj1qhvynebfu9kbmc5ln/AnimalTalk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570472674/woodsacademyorg/fj1qhvynebfu9kbmc5ln/AnimalTalk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570472674/woodsacademyorg/fj1qhvynebfu9kbmc5ln/AnimalTalk.jpg","width":800}])
The two main Montessori music objectives are (1) to find our head voice for tuneful singing and (2) to internalize the steady beat in music.
![First Service Trip of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570453099/woodsacademyorg/dqhasrlvelronarqodd1/5thGradeService2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570453099/woodsacademyorg/dqhasrlvelronarqodd1/5thGradeService2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570453099/woodsacademyorg/dqhasrlvelronarqodd1/5thGradeService2.jpg","width":800}])
Our fifth-grade class was able to experience their first service day of the year at A Wider Circle.
![Dominos avec Lycée Rochambeau!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570201394/woodsacademyorg/iri6ocgqkag3ds4tph8k/French1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570201394/woodsacademyorg/iri6ocgqkag3ds4tph8k/French1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570201394/woodsacademyorg/iri6ocgqkag3ds4tph8k/French1.jpg","width":800}])
On Wednesday, October 2, two Rochambeau teachers visited the fifth-grade French class to review essential information about France, such as the flag, national anthem, major geographical features, and most popular foods.
![Three Minute Math Episode 1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570717171/woodsacademyorg/pm5vt8t1x6bsbry3nia2/ThreeMinuteMath.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570717171/woodsacademyorg/pm5vt8t1x6bsbry3nia2/ThreeMinuteMath.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570717171/woodsacademyorg/pm5vt8t1x6bsbry3nia2/ThreeMinuteMath.jpg","width":800}])
Three Minute Math is a series of short videos to help parents navigate the challenging world of working with their children on math.
![Introducing Little Owls: Parent and Child Classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569426060/woodsacademyorg/jnez4hc8zdtbzo5m7kbc/owl-Copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569426060/woodsacademyorg/jnez4hc8zdtbzo5m7kbc/owl-Copy.jpg","width":300}])
The Woods is pleased to announce a new offering to the community - Little Owls: Parent and Child Classes for ages 2-4.