Keeping students safe during hot weather is crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Here are some tips for parents to ensure their children stay safe when the outside temperature rises: Hydration: Encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if they're not feeling thirsty. Provide a reusable water bottle and remind them to take sips regularly, especially during physical activities. Dress appropriately: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing that allows for airflow and helps to reflect sunlight. A wide-bri ..read more

This week, Grades 4 and 5 students researched an event or person, then dressed up like the person or someone who was at the event in history on Friday. They then interacted with parents and other students! Enjoy the photos: View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize ..read more

Since the start of the school year, VIMSIA has been experimenting with miMove, an innovative new app for young people to record details of all their physical activity. Teachers are able to access this data, allowing them to know and support their students in new ways. Mr. Franz has been using miMove with PGIA students in his physical education classes, grades 6-10. Khafri Francois reviews the mimove “question of the day”. “The central part of this experiment is tapping into how kids think about physical activity,” says Mr. Franz, who has spearheaded the effort from the administrative side. “K ..read more

Montessori students are dressed in sapphire blue, left of center Congratulations to our 4/5th grade students on their choir performance debut at STT/STJ Choir Day 2024! Make sure to view the video below. The students performed confidently and received enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. In addition to our school's selection (Hear the V.I. Voice), these 24 Montessori students performed an additional song in a mass choir of singers from across the territory. Special thanks to Ms. Byrd for her leadership and musical direction! STudents gather together before leaving for choi ..read more

In this new addition to The Volt, the Student Media Team contributes articles chosen, researched, and written by PGIA students. This week, we took a deep dive into two exciting projects created by 10th graders, in the fields of health care and marine biology. By Alexis Harris, Amelie Zucker, and Natasha Webster, Student Media Team As the culmination of the last year in the Middle Years Program; tenth grade students are tasked with a ‘Personal Project’. This project is a year-long initiative of a student’s choice, allowing students to work toward a learning goal, create a product, and document ..read more

Each year the last week of February is designated for Montessori Education Week worldwide. From February 26-March 1, we’re excited to share videos, tips, anecdotes and more to help parents and children on their Montessori journey. Today Ms. Burkett highlights both the excitement and logic involved in our Math materials. by Maria Burkett, Montessori Assistant and Trained Guide Math has always been my favorite subject since I was a young girl at school. As a young child, I never had issues in regards to the abstraction in math. I always loved math because it just made sense! I would just look at ..read more

Every year the last week of February is designated for “Montessori Education Week” worldwide. This is when we take time to celebrate Maria Montessori and the educational approach she developed, growing our appreciation for the uniqueness of the Montessori classroom and the benefits it offers our children. The week of February 26nd - March 1st will be our time to share educational videos, photos, articles, and anecdotes to increase your knowledge and love of all things Montessori! You decided to come here because of your appreciation of Montessori ideas, our community, or maybe it’s just clos ..read more

“I can’t think of a better way to have started 2024.” Marta Valenzuela, English Teacher at Eurocolegio Casvi Boadilla In this new addition to The Volt, the Student Media Team will be contributing articles chosen, researched, and written by PGIA students. This week, we spoke with Spanish exchange teacher Marta Valenzuela. By Natasha Webster, Student Media Team Marta Valenzuela, who just left St. Thomas after spending six weeks here as part of the Eurocolegio Casvi Boadilla exchange program from Spain, explained to me how visiting this island and our school was one of the most rewarding experie ..read more

From babes in strollers to mature runners 60+, more than 252 community members (most of them students!) completed the 10K, 5K, or the 1K kids “Fun Run” races and crossed the finish line at Magen’s Bay during the 8th annual M2M Road Race last weekend. It was the biggest turnout post-2017 hurricanes for the road race, which has continued to grow in support and participation since its inception. Ground support was provided by St. Thomas Rescue, who diligently provided traffic control and kept runners and walkers safe. Volunteers with the St. Thomas Association of Runners (STAR) handled the timing ..read more

In honor of Black History Month, Montessori 4/5th grade have been studying black artists, their styles, and purposes behind the art. Students chose an artist to emulate and created a piece of their own and today and tomorrow they are showcasing their work to our community with an Art Gallery. Here are a few pieces by students including 5th Grader Dean Ritter, 5th Grader Lena Mancuso and 4th Grader Crystin Pilgrim inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Charles Henry Alston and Njideka Akunyili Crosby. Each student added a reflection to explain their purpose and inspiration for the art. A special m ..read more