Spicewood Elementary School Expressing ourselves is a basic human need. From the very physical or tactile to verbal or visually, we all find ways to express our feelings about topics important to us. Some people may feel called to the arts to channel their creativity and ideas, while others...
read moreThe PYP Exhibition: Mentor Meetings
The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes, one of them being "to unite the students, parents, and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience". At Spicewood Elementary, we have our teachers engage with our 5th graders as they embark on...
read moreCoding For A Cause at Spicewood
Spicewood students continued with the tradition of Coding For A Cause, an after school club where kids learn how to code or extend their programming knowledge, raising funds for the American Red Cross of Central Texas. This year students donated $426 to the local...
read moreThe PYP Exhibition: Parent Information Session
In the final year of the PYP (Primary Years Program) students participate in a culminating project called, exhibition. This project gives students the opportunity to reflect on and apply the knowledge and skills acquired here at Spicewood. This final unit of inquiry...
read moreWhat does PYP look like in ACTION?
In PYP schools, the school is considered to be a community of learners. "The role of the teachers is to facilitate connections between student's prior knowledge and the knowledge available through new experiences. This is done best with the support of the parents...
read moreSpring PYP Parent Information Session: We need your feedback!
This week we'd like to hear from you! Please take this short survey (only 1 question!) to share what topic you'd like to see featured during our spring PYP parent information session (webinar/prerecorded session). Thank you for your participation!
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