🌟 Growing Accountable Hearts 🌟

During our Preschool Values Ceremony, we recognized the students who best embodied the value of Accountability throughout the past months. Each child received a certificate and medal as a celebration of their responsibility, honesty, and commitment to doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. 🏅✨

At our school, we believe that strong character is built early. Teaching accountability at a young age helps shape confident, trustworthy, and compassionate leaders for the future. We couldn’t be prouder of our little role models! ✨

#AISValues #CharacterEducation #AccountabilityMatters #FutureLeaders

🔥 Altamira Games – Day 1 Recap 🏐✨

What an incredible start to Altamira Games! The opening day brought together five outstanding teams: Altamira International School, Karl C. Parrish School, American School, Hartford International School, and San José School.

The courts were filled with energy, passion, and determination as every team gave their best to kick off this tournament in unforgettable fashion. From powerful serves to intense rallies, Day 1 set the tone for a week of true sportsmanship and competitive spirit. 💥🙌

This is just the beginning... let the games continue! 🚀🏆

#AltamiraGames #GameOn #VolleyballTournament #SchoolSpirit #DayOneRecap

🌿 Wellness Week: Well-Being in Action ✨

From February 23rd until the 27th, our student clubs led an inspiring Wellness Week filled with recreational and meaningful activities for our Middle and High School students.

* We kicked off the week with dance sessions and aromatherapy to relax the mind and recharge our energy. 💃🌸
* Through “Tip for a Sweet”, students shared positive messages, spreading kindness and encouragement across campus. 💌
* The Red Cross joined us for an educational first aid workshop, equipping students with essential life-saving skills. ⛑️
* We also hosted a special Changemaker Talk with psychologist Marco Turbay, who guided us through an important conversation about happiness and mental health. 🧠✨

Finally, we closed the week with a Gratitude Wall at the Innovation Center, filled with heartfelt messages for our community, and an energizing rumbaterapia session to move both body and mind. 🎶💛

At AIS, wellness means caring for our physical, emotional, and social well-being together! 🙌🙏

#WellnessWeek #MentalHealthMatters #AISCommunity #StudentLeadership #WellBeingInAction

🏅 Little Athletes, Big Team Spirit! 🏃‍♂️✨

Our Pre-Primary students enjoyed a dynamic and exciting Sports Day filled with energy and teamwork. Dressed proudly in their school house shirts, they rotated through athletic circuits that encouraged collaboration, movement, and lots of fun. 🔴🟡🟢🔵

It was a wonderful day of building confidence, strengthening friendships, and celebrating the joy of staying active together! 💙🔥

#SportsDay #TeamSpirit #HousePride #ActiveLearning #AISCommunity

🌎✨ Earth in the Big Universe ✨🌙

Our 1st Grade students explored the sky as young scientists, observing patterns of the Sun, Moon, and stars to better understand Earth’s place in the universe. Guided by the question How can we observe the sky to understand Earth’s place in the big universe?, students documented their learning through sky journals, moon phase models, constellations, and day-and-night dioramas.

A special highlight was our Planetarium visit, where students experienced these concepts in an immersive way, connecting classroom learning with real-world observation and strengthening their scientific curiosity.

This experience also connected with our Literacy PBL unit Experts in Action, as students used information from texts to explain ideas and share their learning like true experts.

🌟 Learning through inquiry, exploration, and meaningful experiences.

#EarthInTheBigUniverse #YoungScientists #InquiryLearning #AISLearning

Exploring Our Tropical Dry Forest 🌿🌎

As part of STEM Week, our 10th grade students visited Hibácharo with @ecosistemassecos for a meaningful field experience focused on understanding the tropical dry forest ecosystem. 🌳🌴

During this visit, students explored the environmental challenges affecting this unique biome, identified native species, and analyzed the impact of human activity on its conservation. Through observation, inquiry, and guided discussion, they connected scientific concepts learned in class with the realities of our local environment.

At AIS, STEM learning goes beyond the classroom walls, it invites students to investigate, question, and take action in response to the world around them. 🌱✨

#STEMWeek #TropicalDryForest #EnvironmentalAwareness #HandsOnLearning #AISInnovation

Learning Beyond the Classroom 🌎✨

On February 25th, our 5th grade students experienced an unforgettable educational field trip to the city of Santa Marta. Organized by the Social Studies Department under the guidance of Mrs. Linith Ortega, this meaningful journey was designed to strengthen classroom learning through direct observation and real-world exploration. 🚎🚏

Students visited important historical landmarks and museums, including La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the Gold Museum, the Cathedral, and other iconic sites. Through this immersive experience, history came alive as they connected their academic knowledge with the cultural and historical richness of the region. 🏰⛪

At AIS, we believe the best learning happens when curiosity meets experience. 🌟

#LearningBeyondTheClassroom #AISExperiences #FifthGradeAdventures #SocialStudiesInAction #PurposefulLearning