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The 7th grade Mandarin Chinese class moved on to complete a new project, called “给校长的建议信,” or ”writing persuasive letters about school issues to the head of school.”

What do you do with a classroom full of kindergarteners when it snows?

The 11th grade U.S. history classes were tasked with breaking into small groups and designing a memorial for Andrew Jackson that somehow took into account the complex nature of his presidency.

The pre-K Penguins and Seals decided to turn our uninspiring dramatic play corner into a full working campsite – a close getaway that would feel quiet and cozy.

This winter, the 7th and 8th graders of Avenues presented their "Totally 80s" chorus concert. These 21st-century students explored the history, fashion and culture of the late 20th century through the lens of 1980s music.

Now in its third year, the 5th grade crime scene investigation project not only brought wrongdoers to justice but also tied into the broader themes of their work in World Course, reading workshop and art. 

This past December, Avenues New York  launched Winter Seminar, a weeklong opportunity for middle grades students to investigate academic topics from a fresh perspective in half-day courses. I had a chance to offer a course that week that intentionally connected New York and São Paulo students to address social and cultural issues in our communities.

Fourth grade is a big year for Avenues students, in the digital sphere. It’s the first year students start to use Google’s suite of tools, as well as their Avenues email account to communicate with teachers.

The pre-K Penguins and Seals learned the power of the word "vote." We started our lesson with an open conversation. Had anyone heard the word before? What does it mean?