By Jennifer Wigfield & Dan Christiansen An Immersive Experience: Imagine you are a young child embarking on your first day of Kindergarten. Today in class you are learning about Mexico. Now, you have never heard of Mexico and its rich culture, nor have you ever even seen the long, winding form of Mexico on a […]
At the end of every year, Loudoun Times-Mirror gives people the opportunity to vote on the “Best of” people, places, and businesses in Loudoun County. Local businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, hair stylists, gyms, schools, firemen and police officers, salons, spas, tire shops, local celebrities, churches, and dog groomers, etc… all have a shot at being […]
The creativity of the students, staff and parents at Destiny School for the Arts was on full display at the Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade on Saturday. The school’s colorful float won the town’s Holiday In Lights trophy, sponsored by Loudoun Now. Destiny School for the Arts’ float was decked with balloons and plastic cups that […]
Message from the Director Gratitude is a virtue. It’s something we strive to integrate into our lives, as well as cultivate in our children. Beyond the pursuit of moral excellence, gratitude is a value that can produce substantial pay off. Studies have linked it to physical and psychological well-being, including improved sleep and self-esteem. For example, […]
Message from the Director Parents, With our first month of school almost over, I can say we are off to a wonderful start to the new school year! We love having our students and teachers back as they explore, learn, and make new friends. We have some very exciting “new things” on the horizon that […]
By Lori Page There is no question that we are now living in a digital age. Our children are being exposed to electronic devices and computers at a very young age. This early developmental exposure to advanced technology impacts not only how children process information but also their ability to express themselves. Musical behavior, the […]
By Madelyn Alvarez When my son turned two, I started to wonder if he should be enrolled in a daycare program or a preschool. At the time, both seemed indistinguishable to me, and my quest to find the best early childcare program soon turned into a daunting experience. In the end, after researching several daycares […]
By Nichole Bottini Young children are often referred to as “sponges.” They absorb the information provided to them quickly and their rate of retention far exceeds that of an adult. Young children have an extreme tolerance for the unknown, making them much more receptive to new information. Language educators realize the benefit of capitalizing on […]
By Nichole Bottini In counties across America that are educationally affluent, parents may question: Why private school? What would be the purpose of paying for education if the public schools in the area are highly rated? However, the real question is: What are the benefits of private education and do they meet my child’s specific […]
Seven years ago, a small arts enrichment preschool opened in a Leesburg strip mall. Three teachers taught art, music and dance to 15 students. It was the beginning of the Destiny School for the Arts. Now, the school’s leaders have their sights set on expanding the program into a full elementary school. Destiny School, now […]