What In The World Is Arts Integration?
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 […]
2018’s Best of Loudoun Nominations
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 […]
DSOA Wins Holiday In Lights Trophy
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 […]
Director’s Newsletter – Thanksgiving
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, […]
Director’s Newsletter – Back to School
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 […]