Jan 25, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, Middle School News, News, Upper School News
During daily Middle School community time, students have the opportunity to practice valuable skills, experience new cultures, and learn alongside their peers in a fun and encouraging environment. This month, in honor of the new year, students are focusing on the...
Jan 25, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, News
“Georgia Then and Now” was the topic of deep exploration for Grade 2 which recently wrapped up after classroom study and research, interactions with MVXperts, and multiple expeditions. This unit is designed to help students understand the history and...
Jan 18, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, News
Last week, Grade 1 students completed their month-long Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) unit titled “How might we design a prototype that is inspired by observing nature and can solve a human problem?” Through their observations of nature and their research,...
Jan 11, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, Middle School News, News
Grade 5 students are known as the “Leaders of the Lower School.” Starting with questions like, “How can we make an impact on our Lower School community through leadership?” Grade 5 students discover what leadership and impact looks like through this flagship...
Jan 4, 2023 | All School, Alumni, Blog, Lower and Middle School, Lower School News, Middle School News, News, Upper School News
At Mount Vernon, we believe children have big ideas, and when teachers really know their students’ curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen. Incredible things like starting businesses, creating non-profit organizations, and launching new products....
Dec 14, 2022 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, MVXperts, News
From neuroscience in Grade 4, the landscape of Georgia 230 Million years ago in Grade 2, and optimizing Santa’s sleigh for inclement weather in Kindergarten, the Lower School has been buzzing with student wonders and rich conversations with MVXperts. Last week Santa...