Dec 11, 2019 | courage over comfort, Design Thinking, Humanities, IMAMUSTANG, Innovation, Inquiry, Lower School News, Maverick, Multiplier, PBL/IBL, Share the Well
Contributed by Head of Grade 4 David Ayers While in a meeting with my team, working together while planning the next pivot in our PBL (project-based learning) about energy, I shared that I wished our students could visit the dam in my hometown like I did when I was in...
Dec 11, 2019 | All School, Design Thinking, Humanities, Impact, Innovation, Inquiry, Multiplier, PBL/IBL
This morning Mount Vernon faculty and staff participated in the final RDI (Research, Design, and Iteration) professional learning morning of 2019, where all of our faculty and staff collided across divisions and disciplines for deep learning around topics such as...
Dec 4, 2019 | Design Thinking, Humanities, IMAMUSTANG, Innovation, Inquiry, Maverick, Middle School News, Multiplier, Share the Well, Uncategorized
This year, Middle School students began using Seesaw, a program that allows them to capture and reflect on their learning in various ways, using their iPad to capture photos, videos, voiceovers, drawings, and more. Throughout the year, learners will have the...
Nov 13, 2019 | All School, Come to Play, Design Thinking, Fine Arts, Have Fun, Highlights, Humanities, IMAMUSTANG, Innovation, Inquiry, Lower School News, Maverick, Middle School News, Multiplier, News, Preschool News, Share the Well, Upper School News
This morning faculty and staff participated in the third late-start RDI (Research, Design, Iteration) day of the school year, where all of our faculty and staff collided across divisions and disciplines for a deep learning around topics such as curriculum, assessment...
Nov 13, 2019 | Build People Up, Come to Play, Have Fun, Humanities, IMAMUSTANG, Impact, Innovation, Inquiry, Maverick, Multiplier, Share the Well, Upper School News
Contributed by Pamela Wall, Interact Club Sponsor and member of the Rotary Club On Wednesday, November 13, members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs visited Mount Vernon to install the School’s Interact Club’s newest officers, members, and Advisor for the 2019-20...
Nov 6, 2019 | Build People Up, Come to Play, courage over comfort, Fine Arts, Humanities, IMAMUSTANG, Innovation, Maverick, Middle School News, Multiplier, PBL/IBL, Share the Well, Uncategorized
Last week, Grade 7 students in Mrs. Kristen Pisacreta’s Humanities Class transformed the classroom into the Legacy Poetry Café. This experience created a safe place for students to be honest, passionate and vulnerable while showcasing their work. Students...
