In PYP our transdisciplinary theme is HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES. The MYP Global Context is Personal and Cultural Expression.
Each year students explore a theme or context around expression and this year we plan to explore this theme all year as we use express who we are while celebrating our 10 year anniversary.
We inquire into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
This is how we express ourselves.
Have you noticed this beautiful mural on the East 22nd stairwell windows? Some of our current sixth grade artists and collaborators (pictured below) worked with community members from Campus District and Norma Herr to create this beautiful mural. Read more about the project here. We are looking forward to more community projects like this one in the year ahead,

“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.”
― Brenda Ueland
First grade artists express feelings and ideas in the style of Keith Haring.


Appreciation of the Aesthetic
Third grade observers and creators explore geometry and architecture. Looking for the role of shape and symmetry in community structures and appreciating their beauty and function.


These third graders also reflected on their work and shared feedback.

More creativity in choices and design. Looking at geometric shapes at Carvana, the Terminal Tower, a restaurant and a playground.

Sharing ideas and asking questions.
More math discovery and expression


Connection and expression exploring multiplication.

Expression, Science and cooking.


“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
–Toni Morrison


Kindergarten wraps up their Unit of Inquiry _ Who We Are

Exploring creativity and studying the past

Join us for K-5 Morning Meeting and One Million Acts of Kindness
Morning Meeting will begin at 8:30. Parent coffee and conversation immediately before. Join the Kindness Generation with visit from the One Million Acts of Kindness founder.

And remember to join us on Wednesday.
