Passionate Learners.

This morning at Kuyam, we were treated to something truly special! A live jazz performance and demonstration with guest musicians Felix Pollard on drums, Del Atkins on bass, Melvin “Maestro” Wellington Lightford III on piano, and our very own amazing music teacher Norma LaTuchie on flute.

Our kindergartners took the stage and sang ‘Take the A Train’ backed by this incredible band. Kids danced, grooved, and soaked in the magic of authentic jazz.

The musicians spoke about improvisation and how the freedom to create and go with the flow carries into every area of life. ...

Our kindergartners are traveling the world! As part of our Global Cultural History and multicultural curriculum, special guests join us to share stories, flags, foods, songs, and traditions from countries they are connected to through heritage or in other ways.

Our young explorers imagine boarding airplanes, stamping their passports as they go through customs. Hands-on crafts and conversation

We believe that learning about the world and the people in it is one of the most important things we can do for our youngest students. ...

Mind, Body and Soul!

Have a wonderful Spring Break everyone!

Here a few images of #Kuyam this morning, when we honored the dedication and effort of our students throughout the athletic season.

Also a closing presentation of mindfulness, ethical leadership projects, and all the academic programs that concluded this week.
After lunch, it was Athletics Day-time at the park! , which always brings the Seven Arrows community; parents, teachers and kids, out for fun, games, sunshine, and tire flipping relay races.

Now go enjoy a well-deserved spring break! Enjoy the beautiful weather!, Seven Arrows family. ...

Math is everywhere!
Happy Pi Day 3.14 ...

Our fifth graders have spent several weeks designing original math games, bringing together creativity, critical thinking, and mathematical thinking. Some even 3-D printed custom pieces to bring their designs to life. Finally, students showcased their games with each other! They got valuable feedback that they applied back to their games. So much fun!

We were also thrilled to welcome a parent who shared with the students a behind the scenes look into her job with Disney Parks, and how mathematics is part of her work. Our Upper School Math curriculum challenges students to see mathematics as a living tool for everyday life and professional practice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ...

This morning, Seven Arrows Elementary’s Lower School brought history to life in the most extraordinary way. Two and a half months of integrated research, speech writing, costume design, historical understanding, music, art and drama, all distilled into moments of pure magic. Tonight, the Upper School takes the stage.

This is the best example of our Integrated Experiential Learning Approach, the Masquerade Festival.

Each grade studies a different notable period in history. Then students choose a character to embody, research and write a report, design a historically accurate costume, create the costume with the help of parents at our sewing atelier, and distill the written report into a brief dramatic monologue that they will perform for the community. ...

Our second graders got a truly special visit today. Philip Garaway, who grew up on a Navajo reservation and has spent 40 years curating indigenous art, brought Navajo weavings and Southwestern pottery directly into our classroom for our Keepers of the Earth to hold, study, and ask questions about. For the second graders, who have been studying the history of indigenous peoples in the Americas, holding an authentic blanket or a piece of pottery dating back hundreds of years, was a way to connect their learning to the physical realm. ...

Rain or shine, our community always shows up in full spirit. Last Friday’s rainy skies brought Kuyam indoors, and what unfolded was a truly beautiful and unforgettable Asian Heritage Celebration.

Our community was transported by two extraordinary performances: a Gamelan ensemble from Indonesia, filling the space with rich, resonant sounds, and a Korean dance ensemble, whose powerful movement and grace told stories without words.

The celebration continued with authentic savory foods, sweets and exotic fruits, generously prepared and shared by our volunteer families. It was a true feast for all the senses.

We are deeply grateful to every family who shared their heritage, their artistry, and their hearts. Moments like these remind us that culture is meant to be experienced together. ...

During PE, our students build so much more than athletic skills. From gross motor development and learning the rules of the game to teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, sportsmanship, and a lifelong appreciation for health and wellness, PE is where movement meets character. These Lower School students are loving PE with Coach Mathias; bringing full energy, big smiles, and even bigger hearts to the field. ...

This group of 5th graders have been working on a project to design original games that use mathematical concepts, and can be played by kids in different grades. They have worked through the structure of the games and the rules to engage younger learners while challenging older ones, applying everything from basic operations to equivalent fractions to percentage change.

At Seven Arrows, our math curricula foments strategic thinking, logical progression, audience awareness, and real-world application. The students are learning math concepts and at the same time understanding how those concepts can be applied in the real world. ...

At Seven Arrows, language acquisition and cultural appreciation are woven into every stage of learning. In Ms. Llano’s Lower School Spanish class, students enjoy learning Spanish through songs, movement, and hands-on activities that keep students engaged and connected.
As our Mindfulness teacher too, Ms. Llano brings a mindful approach to every lesson. ...