Dive in and Discover: Creativity in the Community

This week Creativity in the Community has been diving into the history of public art, exploring murals in our community and learning from experts about how artists use their craft purposefully as a way to send a message. Students began the week by reflecting on art as it exists in the Keys community. They explored…

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Dive in and Discover: Performing Arts

Lights. Camera. Action! During Dive in and Discover week at Keys, our “Performing Arts” group will explore all facets of theatre, including acting, dancing, costume design, stage make up. Students are using their imagination and step outside of their comfort zones to bring characters and stories to life. Students began this week learning about the…

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Dive in and Discover: Animal Adventures

Lions, and Tigers, and Bears…Oh My! This week our “Animal Adventures” group during Dive in and Discover week will have the chance to create a habitat, sculpt animals, discover new types of animals, learn about the facts and myths surrounding different species, step into the life of an animal, and understand more about what different…

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Dive in and Discover: Just Do It!

They shoot. They score. And the crowd goes wild! Many of us know the rush of watching our favorite team or the fun in playing ball with our friends in the backyard. But what makes a sport a sport exactly? This is the very question our “Just Do it!” group will be probing and exploring…

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Dive in and Discover: Magic and Imagination

Magic is a unique phenomenon in which what our eyes tell us and what we experience are two conflicting narratives. Magic permeates into TV Shows, birthday parties, and even some very popular movies. For teachers who are leading our students in the “Magic and Imagination” group of Dive in and Discover week, magic taps into…

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Dive in and Discover: Around the World

Around the world in 80 days…how about around the world in 5? During Dive in and Discover week, our “Around the World” group travels the world to learn about different aspects of various cultures, such as greetings, games, music, artists, architecture and dance. At the beginning of the week, students learned greetings from around the…

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Dive in and Discover: Under the Big Top

You may have at some point in our childhood, dreamed of escaping into the different and more exciting world of the circus, with the grandeur of the large tents, the delicious treats, and the death-defying tricks. Our “Under the Big Top” group, during Dive in and Discover week, is jumping outside of their comfort zones…

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Dive in and Discover: Courageous Campers

Do you remember roasting marshmallows over a campfire as child? Or collecting snails from the backyard? Or even building a make-shift tent in your living room out of a spare sheet and some couch pillows? Our “Courageous Campers” group will spend Dive in and Discover week immersed in nature. Students began their journey on a…

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Dive in and Discover: Honoring Curiosity in a Hurried World

Mission Statement: “Keys School challenges students to develop a keen intellect and a generous spirit, to advocate for themselves and others, and to honor curiosity and reflection in an increasingly hurried world.” Years ago, in the spirit of our mission statement, Keys School would dedicate time during the year to explore topics beyond their daily…

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Mi Burrito Sabanero!

Fifth grade students brought the holiday spirit to the whole campus today, singing carols in Spanish that they have been practicing in Spanish class. Students, faculty, and staff were filled with joy hearing students perform “Mi Burrito Sabanero”. What a wonderful way to end the year before winter break!

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