Around Campus

This week for Tinkering Tuesday, students learned about Native Americans and how symbols and crests play an important part in the culture and history of First Nations in North America. Each animal, spirit and supernatural being represents and symbolizes different stories, traits, personality and values.

3rd graders combined art, science, and math in the most creative way! They made pendulum paintings—a fun and exciting activity where they swung a cup filled with paint on a pendulum to create beautiful abstract art.

Last week, our 6th graders participated in the Daffodil Project, joined by alumni Summer Folbaum and Noa Kadoori from the Class of 2021, who now lead their school’s involvement in the project. Summer and Noa helped introduce the project to our students and returned to assist with planting, inspiring them to stay engaged in this meaningful effort.

On Veteran's Day we hosted a delegation of 16 Israeli police officers who visited Davis as a part of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE), a professional law enforcement leadership development program. Middle School students had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions about life in Israel, their families and professional roles and current issues.

The kindergarten team welcomed families to their annual “Pumpkins for our Pumpkins” event, where students and parents enjoyed pumpkin-themed STEAM activities. Together, they measured, weighed, and tested pumpkins, explored whether they sink or float, colored pumpkin pictures, and counted seeds.

Second Grade wrapped up their Stars and Moon science unit with an exciting trip to the Tellus Museum! Students were thrilled to visit the planetarium, where they explored constellations up close, experimented with light and shadows, and ventured into hands-on exhibits in the Motion Gallery.

The Davis Academy celebrated Election Day with engaging, patriotic activities highlighting civic responsibility and community. From a Red, White & Blue Spirit Day to a mock election and “The Road to the White House” exhibit, students dove into hands-on learning about democracy and civic engagement.

In an engaging science lab, third grade students dissected owl pellets, which contain remnants of the owl’s meals and offer insights into its diet and ecosystem. By examining the small bones within the pellets, students could observe and identify what the owl had eaten.