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What we're reading (August edition)...

Last month we decided to share a few blogs, articles and news that had captured our attention or sparked our imagination recently. We heard from a number of readers that they enjoyed seeing some of the things that our faculty and teachers were enjoying, so we have decided to make this a regular monthly feature on our blog.

This month, we have articles on the philosophy of spaces, the economics of Jane Austen, the misuse of the English language, the importance of learning cursive, how "goofing off" helps kids to learn, and more!

Thank you to our ILS parents who brought some of these great articles to our attention! Have you read and interesting article or blog post recently? We love it when you share things you've found of interest. Please feel free to leave a link in the comments section below!

Six Questions with Mrs. Schmick

Each week on the blog, our Six Questions Series introduces you to one of our wonderful faculty members. Whether you've known some of our teachers for years, or are meeting some of them for the first time, we hope this feature provides a fun opportunity to learn more about the talented and caring faculty faithfully serving our students and our families each and every day. As you see each of these teachers around campus throughout the year, please be sure to say hello!

Today's blog features Mrs. Jenny Schmick, our excellent Assistant Teacher working with our youngest students in our Jr. Kindergarten class. Enjoy!

Six Questions with Miss Davis

Our Six Questions Series provides each of our ILS faculty members the opportunity to introduce themselves to our community. We hope you enjoy this feature as a chance to get to know your favorite teachers better, as well as learn more about the other talented and dedicated faculty serving our students and our families. Be sure to say hi as you see each of these teachers around campus!

Today's blog features Miss Carissa Davis, one of our excellent Upper School teachers. Enjoy!

Reflection on Leisure by Miss Fleming

Is it possible to enjoy leisure while surrounded by thousands of tourists?

This is something I found myself wondering this past week while in Paris. Miss German, Miss Clevenger, Mr. Schultz, and Mrs. Stone wrote thoughtfully about ways to quietly enjoy leisure, by yourself or with your family. But what about when you are visiting a new location where you are a total stranger and fighting to survive? Can you enjoy leisure there as well?

Reflection on Leisure by Mrs. Krumwiede

Latin Makes Me Free: Silverpoint at National Gallery of Art
By Mrs. Krumwiede

Many make the argument that Latin is useful but this summer on a trip to the National Gallery of Art in D.C. with my family, Latin was more than just useful. Latin is for leisure and joy. Latin is for finding joy in higher things and it is also for freedom: the freedom to self-educate.