Laughter and Tear-Filled Elementary Assembly Marks a Changing of the Guard
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY’s last Elementary assembly of the year was a laughter and tear-filled changing of the guard as students and teachers said e komo mai to incoming Principal Samantha Hodes-Der and a hui hou to outgoing Principal Steve Ross. Ross, who started at IPA in August 2012, will be taking on a new position as IPA’s Assistant Head of School next year to focus on school curriculum and culture across grades K-12.
Grade 5 American Revolution Museum Experience
Grade 5 students asked, “How do we as artists connect our community with the people and events of the American Revolution?” in their latest PBL. The answer was through art, dance, music, food, technology – and a lot of research – presented to the public as a living museum. Watch the video to see for yourself. Huzzah, Navigators!
Grade 2 Learns About Trade Through Project-Based Learning
Grade 2 students learned about Trade through their project-based learning bracelet sale. Watch the video to learn more about this engaging, authentic, hands-on approach to learning.
Elementary Art Show (Grades K-5)
Grade 3 Students Put Democracy in Action for Spirit Week
Grade 3 students put everything they’ve learned about Democracy, Presidents, and Media into practice and organized the Elementary student body to vote on a theme for a Spirit Week day.
