On Wednesday, March 6th, Kindergartners finished their reading unit "Super Powers", celebrated by their own independent reading to their teachers and friends. Awards were given to celebrate this achievement. 

Congratulations to our Super Readers for their commitment to academic excellence. Research shows early literacy is a critical component to future academic success and this is why ANS commits to academic biliteracy in the earliest years.

On Big Questions Day this week, our Primary School Counselor, Mr. Camilo Torres worked with K to 2nd grade students to promote wellness via drawing and cartooning. Developing necessary skills for academic excellence such as:

• Expressing Emotions

• Problem Solving

• Fine Motor

• Hand-eye Coordination

Drawing provides children with an alternative means of communication, allowing them to convey their emotions and thoughts visually. Through their drawings, children can share the complexities of their world with friends and family, creating a bridge between their emotions and the outside world.

Today 5th graders went to D'Santos Bird Reserve in Dolores, Carazo! This reserve is an international point of data collection for migratory birds. Students focused on resident birds, gathering information from the reserves ornithologists to get insight for their nest box or bird house design project they are building on campus to fight habitat destruction in Nicaragua. We can't wait to see their designs and how they will create change for a better future!

The Math Relays—Pi-Athlon 4.0—are hosted by our Math Honor Societies, Mu Alpha Theta and Chi Alpha Mu, for students from Pathways through 5th grade. This engaging outdoor activity fosters a positive mathematical identity and intellectually stimulates students through a variety of math problems. It also helps them develop values of teamwork and perseverance!