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During my recent visits to classrooms, I have noticed many strategies that our teachers use to help our students develop their critical thinking skills.  Critical thinking is when we analyze and evaluate information, connect the dots between concepts, and see alternative ways of looking at problems and solutions.  One of the most effective ways to […]

On January 19, 2023, our Grade 8 Dragons had the opportunity of a lifetime visiting the Supreme Court. The students got a full tour of the Court as well as seeing the “highest court in the land.” In addition to getting a tour, the students talked with a Supreme Court Justice. The Justice not only […]

I walked into the gym this week to find large numbers of dinosaurs had taken over the stage, including a curious one with sequins and a satin horn. It turns out that particular glitter-loving creature was actually a dinocorn (the offspring of a unicorn and dinosaur). Grade 1 was busy rehearsing Roxy: The Last Unisaurus […]

We are thrilled to share that WES won 3 categories in Bethesda Magazine‘s 2023 Best of Bethesda Readers’ Poll! Best Lower School Best Private School with a Religious Affiliation Best Principal, Danny Vogelman Thank you for your vote! View the Results

WES Alumnus Alexander Berko ‘21, is featured in People magazine for his wonderful artwork of the vice president’s residence. Vice President Kamala Harris selected Alexander’s artwork for this year’s Second Family’s Holiday Card. This is not the first time Alexander’s artistic talent is being recognized. During his 6th grade year at WES, Alexander designed the […]

Sorting objects. Building with blocks. Playing with different types of shapes. If you wander into a WES PK3 or PK4 room on any given day, you’ll see lots of these types of activities. It may look like play (and it is) but it’s also laying the foundation for algebraic thinking. Research shows that early math […]