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When One Quest Ends Another Begins!

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Session 2 Week 5 and Session 3 Week 1, Year 6

The last two weeks at school have been packed with excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning! We enjoyed a few well-deserved days off for Fall Break, giving everyone time to rest and recharge before diving into new adventures.

Learners lie on beanbags and carpet around classroom display boards, with one boy smiling at the camera

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After the break, our learners wrapped up their Business Quest with lots of enthusiasm and hard work. They learned about assembly lines and then got real life practice by making sandwiches! The ES heroes tried different orders and systems within their sandwich assembly lines to determine which was most efficient. Afterwards, we took a trip, and donated the sandwiches to The Arc of East Ascension. Throughout the rest of the week, they continued refining their business ideas, practicing their sales pitches, and preparing to share them with the community. We’re now counting down the days until the Children’s Business Fair on November 8th at Lamar Dixon, where our young entrepreneurs will showcase their creativity and hard work.

Children assemble sandwiches at tables during a business fair preparation activity

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Two heroes pack sandwiches on a table before donating them during the business project
Children in gloves assemble sandwiches at a table during a business fair prep activity
Eight children hold donation boxes in front of The Arc East Ascension sign outdoors
Children and guides in orange shirts pose together in a school lobby
Children sit around a classroom table with papers and laptops during business fair prep
Four children sit at a table with laptops and papers in a classroom, working on business ideas

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This week, we launched our Entomology Quest, where heroes are exploring the fascinating world of bugs! Learners are becoming scientists—observing insects, studying their body structures, and learning about scientific classification. It’s been amazing to see their curiosity and teamwork in action as they discover how diverse and important bugs are to our world.

A beetle specimen in a shadow box surrounded by four small jars on a table

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In PE, everyone enjoyed time outdoors with perfect fall weather. We played basketball, soccer, jumped rope, and danced—lots of smiles, laughter, and energy filled the playground!

A girl in a black dress holds a ball and points beside parked vans outdoors
Two children play soccer in the parking lot beside a van and school building
Children in PE play outside near a parking lot and parked SUV on a sunny day

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During Writer’s Workshop, learners began crafting their Persuasive Speeches. Their mission: to convince their families to follow through with an idea they’re passionate about! We can’t wait to hear their creative arguments and heartfelt presentations.

A young learner with a blue bow writes at a table during Writer’s Workshop with papers and a pencil nearby

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Finally, in Cooking, Mrs. Molley led a sweet and spooky activity—making Oreo spiders and chocobananos! The treats were delicious and perfectly festive for fall.

Children and a guide make Oreo spiders and chocolate banana treats at a table
Children's hands arrange Oreo spider treats and pretzel legs on a paper plate
Two young learners in costumes make Oreo spider treats at a table during Cooking activity
Two learners sit at a table making Oreo spider treats in a classroom
Two learners sit at a table eating Halloween treats from paper plates in a classroom
Two learners at a table show thumbs up beside a paper-plate Oreo spider craft
Three learners smile by a table of Oreo spider treats in a classroom
Chocolate-dipped banana popsicle with sprinkles on a paper plate beside topping bowls on a patterned tablecloth

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It’s been an incredible couple of weeks full of discovery, creativity, and joy. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter of our learning journey brings!

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