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In 1994, Congress designated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service. Here are a few suggestions for getting involved in Charlottesville.
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To celebrate National Bagel Day, a few of our faculty members have shared their favorite Bodo's orders.
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What is design thinking? Our Learning Village Coordinator of Computer Science Kim Wilkens is here to walks us through the answer!
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Ms. FitzHenry discusses literature for children related to neurodiversity.
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“Shadow days” allow prospective students to experience the school day, and by extension the school, through a student’s eyes.
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A few of our faculty members have compiled a list of their best tips and tricks for surviving Exam Week for our alumni.
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It’s almost time for the holidays, and Ms. Kim Cox, our Grades K – 4 and Grades 7 & 8 art teacher, has shared 24 great ideas for gifts your children can make and give.
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Students in Grade 8 reflect on the pleasant surprises they have experienced so far this school year.
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It's Giving Tuesday, and our Director of Annual Giving Maria Gall shares answers to a few frequently asked questions about philanthropy.
