The Sensational Specials! 

In any elementary school, there’s a magic that emanates from the classroom halls—an energy that fills the building with creativity, collaboration, and joy. While core subjects are vital to every child’s educational journey, it’s the specials that provide a spark of wonder, joy, and inspiration, igniting students’ curiosity and helping them flourish into well-rounded individuals. The arts, music, Spanish, STEAM, library, and physical education (PE) team are not just teachers—they are mentors who model the essence of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, helping students develop key attributes such as being inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, and reflective learners!

A Team of Creativity and Collaboration

The strength of the specials team lies not just in their deep expertise in their individual fields but in their remarkable ability to collaborate across disciplines. The art teacher, music educator, librarian, Spanish instructor, STEAM specialist, and PE coach work hand-in-hand with classroom teachers, ensuring that the transdisciplinary themes of the PYP are seamlessly woven into their lessons. This cross-curricular approach not only enriches the students’ experience but also reinforces the core learning across the board.

Whether it’s a unit on "How We Express Ourselves," where students create their own musical instruments and learn Spanish lyrics to perform, or a STEAM project that combines artistic creativity with scientific experimentation, the specials team makes sure that every lesson builds on the holistic vision of the PYP. Their ability to adapt and align their learning with classroom themes demonstrates their outstanding role as communicators and collaborators within the school community.