The Ivywood 1st graders are starting the year off with their 2020 Visions. The students were asked to complete the following: A goal I have, I will try harder to, A book I want to read and I want…
Everyday Heros
Ivywood 3rd graders’ Everyday Hero project started as research into ancient Rome. The students learned about Roman art and architecture, specifically, mosaics and the Pantheon, Le Pont du Gard aqueduct, and the (Byzantine) structure Hagia Sophia. Using their research of Roman…
Learning Corner: Solar System
This week Mrs. Adkins’ 1st grade class studied the solar system during science. They read about each planet and learned some really cool facts! Did you know that Venus is actually the hottest planet (not Mercury) because it is surrounded by…
Learning Corner: Galaxies
Recently, our 3rd graders were learning about the fact that there are more then a billion galaxies in our universe. Students created their own galaxies, based on the four main shapes of galaxies, (spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, barred spiral galaxy…
Congratulations Ivywood Classical Academy!
Right before the Holiday Break, Ivywood Classical Academy received some very exciting news! Ivywood was awarded a grant through Charter Schools Grant from the State of Michigan. This grant, Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant, will enable Ivywood, over the next…
Learning Corner: Galileo Trial
Recently, Ivywood’s fifth graders concluded studying the Reformation, in History. As part of their study, the students did a reenactment of Galileo’s trial from 1633, where his world of humanism collided with the absolute power of the Catholic Church. The…
Learning Corner: Paul Klee and Kindergarten Art
Our kindergarteners are learning about Swiss-born artist Paul Klee, whose individual style was influenced by movement. The students were asked to draw some lines and then turn their paper and see what they see. Is this picture a monster? Or if…
A classroom filled with kindness
By looking at this picture, you would never know it is one of these students’ first day at Ivywood Classical Academy. A couple of weeks ago, one of these students came to Ivywood for a tour of the school. This…
Learning Corner: Division with Remainders
Our 3rd graders are working hard on their math skills. The students paired off, and with a die and some Holiday erasers, the students worked on division with remainders. Who knew working on math could be so much fun?! What is your…
Learning Corner: Geology
Our fourth grade class had a great time learning about minerals with a visit from a retired geologist and teacher. Mr. Phillips even brought a sample of Michigan native copper for each student. The native copper from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is called…