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Discover how alum Daphne Sinclaire Myhrvold's passion for archaeology and the values instilled at STS led her from Chapel presentations to excavating the Lost City of the Pyramids in Egypt.

The 7th-grade students have been collaborating with the nonprofit Blue Jeans Go Green for our service-learning project. Blue Jeans Go Green is a nonprofit organization created by Cotton Inc. to reduce denim waste.

Our classroom teachers also work to establish strong relationships and celebrate each individual learner's unique qualities. Creating a sense of belonging is vital to helping all learners to feel safe and respected for who they are and what they bring to the group.

The middle school years are equal parts exciting, overwhelming and challenging for students, and it's important that they receive the right support during these transitional years. Recent research indicates that a pre-k – 8 school structure could be the best environment for middle schoolers.

Originally published in the Fall 2019 issue of The Builder, this article explores the role of play in learning and skill development.