During the week of October 14, La Scuola International School proudly celebrated La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo with a series of enriching activities that immersed our students in the beauty and celebration of the Italian language. The theme for this year, “L’italiano e …
Groundbreaking of the New Mission Campus Building: The Beginning of a New Chapter in La Scuola’s History
It is with great excitement I share that construction has officially begun on the new building at our Mission Campus! This 18-month construction project will transform our current San Francisco Mission location into the ideal international school of the future – the first and only …
Embracing Change: La Scuola’s Journey with the New IB-PYP Transdisciplinary Themes
In the fall of 2023, La Scuola International School embraced an exciting opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) trial of new transdisciplinary theme descriptors for the Primary Years Program (PYP). This experience has led to a thoughtful integration of these descriptors into our …
Italian Language Immersion – Why Do Language Immersion?
Growing up in the United States during the 80s and 90s, you didn’t hear much in the way of language immersion learning. Sure, you had foreign language classes by the time you reached middle school, but you only attended those a few times a week. …
Embracing Relationships: A Reggio Emilia-Inspired Journey
As we embark on this exciting new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm. Our Reggio Emilia school is deeply rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, which celebrates a high image of the child who is rich and full of potential, and emphasizes the importance …
The Design Atelier in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP)
In the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Design Atelier, the Design Cycle empowers students to be the protagonists of their learning journey, where failure serves as a valuable learning opportunity. Through the structured MYP curriculum framework of the Design Cycle, IB middle years program …
The Environment is the Third Teacher! – Environmental Studies and the Garden at La Scuola
The Environment is the Third Teacher! The Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to learning refers to the environment as a child’s third teacher. The La Scuola environmental studies and garden program provides students with a unique opportunity to be in a natural setting while learning about …
Benefits of the IB Program for Middle Schoolers
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally-recognized curriculum that helps students form the skills they need for life. There are many benefits of the IB program for La Scuola Middle Schoolers. The IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge. The IB curriculum, in particular, …
Helping Your Child Grow With Social Emotional Learning in Education
Parents want to provide the best possible foundation for our children’s future success. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an essential component of this foundation, as it teaches children how to manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and communicate effectively. It’s no wonder that many …
The Exciting World of Middle School Math at La Scuola
Welcome to Our World of Math! We’ll share how our middle schoolers explored mathematics earlier this year, from mastering numbers to unraveling the mysteries of algebra. A Unique Approach to Learning In line with our commitment to the Reggio Emilia approach, our math curriculum is …
Creativity Through Cinematography: A Stop-Motion Video by the Silicon Valley Kindergarten Class
The children in the Silicon Valley Kindergarten class, throughout the year, worked a lot with storytelling and its potential. During their third unit of Inquiry on the topic of “means of transportation,” I proposed to the students the reading of Gianni Rodari and the poems …
Community Connections: How Our Middle Schoolers Learn Across Subjects
In my first update to families at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, I wrote about our efforts to build a positive community, which acts as the cornerstone of everything we do in our Middle School. At the start of the year, we revisit …