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# Silicon Valley International School Blog

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### [Featured Alumnus - Niklas Wittig, 21’ (12th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumnus-niklas-wittig-21-12th-grade)

From leading TEDx conferences in Germany to preparing for a career in global finance, Niklas has embraced the international mindset that defined his years at INTL. A member of the German Program at Silicon Valley International School (INTL) and part of the school’s second-ever graduating high school class in 2021, Niklas credits the school’s unique blend of academic rigor, cultural immersion, and...

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/image4-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-event-celebrates-connection-across-languages-and-disciplines)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Connect Networking Event Celebrates Connection Across Languages and Disciplines](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-event-celebrates-connection-across-languages-and-disciplines)

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[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Celebrating Excellence: INTL’s Class of 2026 Shines in IB Diploma Results](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2026-ib-diploma-results)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC03220.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC03220.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-center-stage-10th-grade-drama-design-collaboration)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Taking Center Stage: 10th Grade Drama & Design Collaboration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-center-stage-10th-grade-drama-design-collaboration)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/9th%20Grade%20Advanced%20Math%20Class%20with%20Clo-58.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=9th%20Grade%20Advanced%20Math%20Class%20with%20Clo-58.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-confidence-through-challenge-in-advanced-math)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Building Confidence Through Challenge in Advanced Math](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-confidence-through-challenge-in-advanced-math)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HENRY%20Chinese%20Logan%20SVIS_251002-4107%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=HENRY%20Chinese%20Logan%20SVIS_251002-4107%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/language-learning-at-intl)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Language Learning at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/language-learning-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20German%20Exchange%202025-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=US%20German%20Exchange%202025-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-experience-and-exchange-programs)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Global Experience and Exchange Programs](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-experience-and-exchange-programs)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVIS_251002-554%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVIS_251002-554%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-science-of-getting-stuck)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [The Science of Getting Stuck](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-science-of-getting-stuck)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVIS_251002-6424-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVIS_251002-6424-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-resilient-children-together-the-school-home-partnership)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Raising Resilient Children, Together: The School-Home Partnership](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-resilient-children-together-the-school-home-partnership)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mandy%20Korphi%20Article%20Portrait.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mandy%20Korphi%20Article%20Portrait.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/spirit-of-intl-mandy-korphi)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Spirit of INTL: Mandy Korphi](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/spirit-of-intl-mandy-korphi)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Samba%20Gala.png?width=420&height=260&name=Samba%20Gala.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/samba-under-the-sun-a-night-of-rhythm-community-and-giving-at-intls-gala-auction)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Samba Under the Sun: A Night of Rhythm, Community, and Giving at INTL’s Gala & Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/samba-under-the-sun-a-night-of-rhythm-community-and-giving-at-intls-gala-auction)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mun2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mun2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/students-launch-intls-first-middle-school-model-un-conference)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Students Launch INTL’s First Middle School Model UN Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/students-launch-intls-first-middle-school-model-un-conference)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole%20Wong%20Cover%203.png?width=420&height=260&name=Nicole%20Wong%20Cover%203.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-nicole-wong-08-8th-grade)

[Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Nicole Wong, 08’ (8th Grade) ](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-nicole-wong-08-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Shantz%20Greece.png?width=420&height=260&name=Amanda%20Shantz%20Greece.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-amanda-shantz-10-8th-grade)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Amanda Shantz, 10’ (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-amanda-shantz-10-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Arts%20Night%202025%203.png?width=420&height=260&name=Arts%20Night%202025%203.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-beauty-of-nature-comes-to-life-at-this-years-arts-night)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The Beauty of Nature Comes to Life at This Year’s Arts Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-beauty-of-nature-comes-to-life-at-this-years-arts-night)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma%20V%20-%20Header.png?width=420&height=260&name=Emma%20V%20-%20Header.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-emma-vallarino-03-8th-grade)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna – Emma Vallarino, ’03 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-emma-vallarino-03-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mia%20Ok%201.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mia%20Ok%201.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-mia-ok-20-12th-grade)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Mia Ok, ‘20 (12th Grade) ](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-mia-ok-20-12th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SDVGold1A.png?width=420&height=260&name=SDVGold1A.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-golden-celebration-intls-20th-annual-soiree-du-vin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [A Golden Celebration: INTL’s 20th Annual Soirée du Vin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-golden-celebration-intls-20th-annual-soiree-du-vin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wong1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Wong1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-productive-struggle-at-school-and-home)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Fostering Productive Struggle at School and Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-productive-struggle-at-school-and-home)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Donation%202.png?width=420&height=260&name=Donation%202.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-laptops-get-a-second-life-through-dream-volunteers)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [INTL Laptops Get a Second Life through Dream Volunteers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-laptops-get-a-second-life-through-dream-volunteers)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Connect2025-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Connect2025-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-resilience-in-action)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Connect - Resilience in Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-resilience-in-action)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Malaika.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Malaika.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-malaika-ramachandran)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Malaika Ramachandran, ‘08 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-malaika-ramachandran)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Design%20Class%201.png?width=420&height=260&name=Design%20Class%201.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-resilience-in-intls-upper-school-design-program)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Building Resilience in INTL's Upper School Design Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-resilience-in-intls-upper-school-design-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Tassel.png?width=420&height=260&name=2025%20Tassel.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/strength-and-success-the-class-of-2025s-outstanding-ib-results)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL Class of 2025 Outstanding IB Diploma Results](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/strength-and-success-the-class-of-2025s-outstanding-ib-results)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Preschool-Chinese-Library-German-cmyk-Book-37.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Preschool-Chinese-Library-German-cmyk-Book-37.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Power of Social-Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Night%20of%20Code%20Practice%202-12-25%20-%209565%20copy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Night%20of%20Code%20Practice%202-12-25%20-%209565%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/preparing-students-for-an-ai-influenced-world)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Preparing Students for an AI-Influenced World](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/preparing-students-for-an-ai-influenced-world)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NMS%20Trio.png?width=420&height=260&name=NMS%20Trio.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL's Stellar Performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kangaroo%20Stairs.png?width=420&height=260&name=Kangaroo%20Stairs.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-shine-in-the-global-kangaroo-math-competition)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [INTL Students Shine in the Global Kangaroo Math Competition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-shine-in-the-global-kangaroo-math-competition)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/First-Graduating-Class.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=First-Graduating-Class.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/honoring-the-first-graduating-class-of-silicon-valley-international-school)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Honoring the First Graduating Class of Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/honoring-the-first-graduating-class-of-silicon-valley-international-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Auction-winner-with-Pom-Pom-cheerleaders.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Auction-winner-with-Pom-Pom-cheerleaders.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-sapphire-affair-celebrating)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [A Sapphire Affair: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence at INTL’s Annual Gala & Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-sapphire-affair-celebrating)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Guatemala%20-%20Cover.png?width=420&height=260&name=Guatemala%20-%20Cover.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-culture-connection-intl-students-in-guatemala)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Service, Culture, & Connection: INTL Students in Guatemala](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-culture-connection-intl-students-in-guatemala)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Renel%20Sun.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Renel%20Sun.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-renel-sun-04-5th-grade)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Renel Sun, ‘04 (5th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-renel-sun-04-5th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Arts-Night-Cover.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Arts-Night-Cover.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-creativity-and-unity-at-intls-one-world-arts-night)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Celebrating Creativity and Unity at INTL’s "One World" Arts Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-creativity-and-unity-at-intls-one-world-arts-night)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global-Citizenship-Postcard-Activity-96.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Global-Citizenship-Postcard-Activity-96.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/leadership-in-action-empowering-high-school-students)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Leadership in Action: Empowering High School Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/leadership-in-action-empowering-high-school-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Luma-on-tv-Google-AI.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Luma-on-tv-Google-AI.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-luma-hamade)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Luma Hamade, ‘12 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-luma-hamade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AntigoneActors.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=AntigoneActors.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/blending-literature-and-language-immersion-at-intl)

[French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Bringing Antigone to Life: Blending Literature and Language Immersion at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/blending-literature-and-language-immersion-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Laternenfest-Parade.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Laternenfest-Parade.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/illuminating-the-night-intls-annual-laternenfest-celebration)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Illuminating the Night: INTL’s Annual Laternenfest Celebration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/illuminating-the-night-intls-annual-laternenfest-celebration)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RoxCollaboration.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=RoxCollaboration.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-student-journey-at-intl)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [A Student Journey at Silicon Valley International School: Embracing the IB and French Programs](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-student-journey-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Career-Prep-Program-at-Google.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Career-Prep-Program-at-Google.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-passion-through-process)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Fostering Passion Through Process: INTL’s Career Preparation Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-passion-through-process)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/group-photo-of-KeysMUN-participants.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=group-photo-of-KeysMUN-participants.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-diplomats-in-the-making)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Global Diplomats in the Making: INTL’s Middle School Model UN Shines at Regional Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-diplomats-in-the-making)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Taste-Day-at-Cohn.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Taste-Day-at-Cohn.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-taste-week-2024)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [INTL’s Taste Week: A Celebration of Food, Culture, and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-taste-week-2024)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bio-12-DP-IA-2024-7.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Bio-12-DP-IA-2024-7.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bridging-theory-and-practice-scientific-research)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Bridging Theory and Practice: Scientific Research at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bridging-theory-and-practice-scientific-research)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Maia-Chamberlain-Olympic-Fencer.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Maia-Chamberlain-Olympic-Fencer.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-spotlight-maia-chamberlain-shines-at-the-paris-summer-olympics)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna Spotlight: Maia Chamberlain Shines at the Paris Summer Olympics](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-spotlight-maia-chamberlain-shines-at-the-paris-summer-olympics)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mini-College-Fair-Willows-78.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Mini-College-Fair-Willows-78.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guiding-students-to-higher-education)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Guiding Students to Higher Education: College Preparation at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guiding-students-to-higher-education)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Soir%C3%A9e-du-Vin-2024-Aged-to-Perfection-413.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Soir%C3%A9e-du-Vin-2024-Aged-to-Perfection-413.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/an-evening-aged-to-perfection)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [An Evening Aged to Perfection](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/an-evening-aged-to-perfection)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/MOON%20FEST%20FB%207-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=MOON%20FEST%20FB%207-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/moon-glow-and-lantern-light-pta-moon-festival)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Moon Glow and Lantern Light: PTA Moon Festival at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/moon-glow-and-lantern-light-pta-moon-festival)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BlackWhiteCurious.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BlackWhiteCurious.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [45 Years of Technology: Innovation and Exploration at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Early-Years-French-Reading.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Early-Years-French-Reading.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keys-to-academic-success)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Keys to Academic Success: A Bilingual, International Baccalaureate Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keys-to-academic-success)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Social-Emotional-Learning-EY.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Social-Emotional-Learning-EY.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/more-than-soft-skills-sel)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [More than Soft Skills: Social-Emotional Learning at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/more-than-soft-skills-sel)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dana-at-Imperial-College.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Dana-at-Imperial-College.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-dana-gawlitzek)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Dana Gawlitzek, ‘20 (12th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-dana-gawlitzek)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Schultute-German-Program-Students.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Schultute-German-Program-Students.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/schultüte-a-beloved-rite-of-passage-at-intl)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Schultüte - A Beloved Rite of Passage at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/schultüte-a-beloved-rite-of-passage-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mandy-and-Ahmed-presenting-at-INTL-Connect.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Mandy-and-Ahmed-presenting-at-INTL-Connect.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-in-education)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [INTL Connect - Exploring the Impact of AI in Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-exploring-the-impact-of-ai-in-education)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IB-Pin-and-Tassel.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IB-Pin-and-Tassel.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/silicon-valley-international-school-grads-conquer-ib-diploma)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Silicon Valley International School Grads Conquer IB Diploma](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/silicon-valley-international-school-grads-conquer-ib-diploma)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/kangaroo-math-award-middle-school-student.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=kangaroo-math-award-middle-school-student.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-takes-on-the-international-mathematical-kangaroo-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Sharpening Critical Thinking Skills: INTL Takes on the International Mathematical Kangaroo Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-takes-on-the-international-mathematical-kangaroo-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/STEM-at-INTL.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=STEM-at-INTL.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-middle-school-science-fair)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Creativity, Inquiry, and Real-World Applications Shine at INTL Middle School Science Fair](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-middle-school-science-fair)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sam.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Sam.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-textbooks-guiding-students-to-deconstruct-the-past)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Beyond Textbooks: Guiding Students to Deconstruct the Past](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-textbooks-guiding-students-to-deconstruct-the-past)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/empowering-young-writers)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Empowering Young Writers: 2nd Graders' Journey into Storytelling](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/empowering-young-writers)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/confidence-creativity-culture)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Confidence, Creativity & Culture: The Power of Performing Arts at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/confidence-creativity-culture)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0242.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0242.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/unlocking-cultural-horizons)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Unlocking Cultural Horizons: INTL's Immersive Educational Journey in Taiwan](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/unlocking-cultural-horizons)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashley.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Ashley.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-ashley-vielma)

[Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Ashley Vielma, ‘15 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-ashley-vielma)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Cover-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Cover-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-citizens-in-action)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Global Citizens in Action: INTL Travels to Kenya](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-citizens-in-action)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/K_French.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=K_French.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-5-myths-about-bilingualism)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Top 5 Myths About Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-5-myths-about-bilingualism)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DP-SST-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DP-SST-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-spotlight-on-the-ssst)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [A Spotlight on the SSST: Bilingual Learning in your Mother Tongue](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-spotlight-on-the-ssst)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EY_German.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=EY_German.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/holistic-learning)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Holistic Learning: Our Commitment to Student Success](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/holistic-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Yost-Header.png?width=420&height=260&name=Yost-Header.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-alumni-award-karl-yost)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Alumni Award: Karl Yost](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-alumni-award-karl-yost)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Holistic_Dancing_French.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Holistic_Dancing_French.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-linguistic-foundations-in-the-early-years)

[Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Building Linguistic Foundations in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-linguistic-foundations-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ES_German.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ES_German.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/nurturing-multilingual-minds)

[Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Nurturing Multilingual Minds](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/nurturing-multilingual-minds)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GalaAuction.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=GalaAuction.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/community-channels-james-bond-at-intl-annual-gala-auction)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Community Channels James Bond at INTL Annual Gala & Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/community-channels-james-bond-at-intl-annual-gala-auction)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVINTL_May2023_9978-(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_May2023_9978-(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/unlocking-the-global-language-of-math)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Unlocking the Global Language of Math](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/unlocking-the-global-language-of-math)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TAKING-ACTION-photo-(Must-Use).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=TAKING-ACTION-photo-(Must-Use).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-action-in-primary-years-programme)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Taking Action in Primary Years Programme: From Play to PYP Exhibition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-action-in-primary-years-programme)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Drama.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Drama.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-the-classroom)

[Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Upper School Activities at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-the-classroom)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ServiceTrip.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ServiceTrip.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/growing-the-future)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Growing the Future: INTL Students Cultivate Global Citizenship Through Service](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/growing-the-future)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVINTL_Willows_Oct2023_8307.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_Willows_Oct2023_8307.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-bridge-from-myp-to-dp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [The Bridge from Middle Years Programme to Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-bridge-from-myp-to-dp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-SEK-Girls%20-%20Header.png?width=420&height=260&name=1-SEK-Girls%20-%20Header.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/cultural-connections-sek-students-embrace-intl)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Cultural Connections: SEK International School Students Embrace INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/cultural-connections-sek-students-embrace-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC0008.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC0008.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/my-transformative-high-school-experience)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [My Transformative High School Experience](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/my-transformative-high-school-experience)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SVINTL_Willows_Oct2023_8000.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_Willows_Oct2023_8000.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-inquiry-to-insight-spotlight-on-high-school-science-at-intl)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [From Inquiry to Insight: Spotlight on High School Science at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-inquiry-to-insight-spotlight-on-high-school-science-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Margot%20Cover.png?width=420&height=260&name=Margot%20Cover.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-margot-serra-10-8th-grade)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Margot Serra, ‘10 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-margot-serra-10-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC6558.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC6558.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-dragon)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-dragon)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Kids%20Writing%20-%20Header.png?width=420&height=260&name=1-Kids%20Writing%20-%20Header.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/college-readiness-how-early-is-too-early)

[Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [College Readiness: How Early is Too Early?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/college-readiness-how-early-is-too-early)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/INTL-TYKGroup.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=INTL-TYKGroup.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-connections-intls-impactful-exchange-program-with-new-taipeis-tyk-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Global Connections: INTL's Impactful Exchange Program with New Taipei's TYK School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/global-connections-intls-impactful-exchange-program-with-new-taipeis-tyk-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20Shot%20-%20Sitting%20-%20Yale2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Group%20Shot%20-%20Sitting%20-%20Yale2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-dragons-shine-highlights-from-yale-university-model-un-conference)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL Dragons Shine: Highlights from Yale University Model UN Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-dragons-shine-highlights-from-yale-university-model-un-conference)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RecylclingCenter-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=RecylclingCenter-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/igniting-curiosity-the-power-of-provocations)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Igniting Curiosity: The Power of Provocations](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/igniting-curiosity-the-power-of-provocations)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DR13211.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DR13211.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-alex-lyzwa)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Alex Lyzwa, ‘10 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-alex-lyzwa)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Front-of-school.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Front-of-school.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/chronicles-of-creativity-time-traveling-arts-night)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Chronicles of Creativity: Time-Traveling Arts Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/chronicles-of-creativity-time-traveling-arts-night)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ariana-Headshot2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Ariana-Headshot2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-ariana-meyers-10-8th-grade)

[Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Featured Alumna - Ariana Meyers, ‘10 (8th Grade) ](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-ariana-meyers-10-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC3751.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC3751.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-stroke-of-culture-achdes-masterclass-at-intl)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [A Stroke of Culture: Achdé's Masterclass at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-stroke-of-culture-achdes-masterclass-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TasteDay23-24-Cohn-BD-9549.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=TasteDay23-24-Cohn-BD-9549.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-taste-week-nurturing-young-palates)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Celebrating Taste Week: Nurturing Young Palates](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-taste-week-nurturing-young-palates)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC8306.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC8306.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mooncakes-music-and-movement-pta-moon-festival)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Mooncakes, Music, and Movement: PTA Moon Festival](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mooncakes-music-and-movement-pta-moon-festival)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC1623.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC1623.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/uncorking-memories-a-toast-to-silicon-valley-international-schools-18th-annual-soiree-du-vin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Uncorking Memories: A Toast to Silicon Valley International School's 18th Annual Soirée du Vin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/uncorking-memories-a-toast-to-silicon-valley-international-schools-18th-annual-soiree-du-vin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Parachute.png?width=420&height=260&name=Parachute.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/faculty-volunteering-kenya-coin-drive)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Faculty Volunteering: Coin Drive & Kenya](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/faculty-volunteering-kenya-coin-drive)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Eva-Alister%20Cover.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Eva-Alister%20Cover.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-eva-nicolas-alistair-mcgregor)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumni - Eva Nicolas & Alistair McGregor, ‘03 & ‘04 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-eva-nicolas-alistair-mcgregor)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Palm-Cover.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Palm-Cover.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [INTL Head of School Receives Ordre des Palmes académiques](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_1106.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_1106.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-navigating-paths-and-prioritizing-well-being)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Connect - Navigating Paths and Prioritizing Well-Being](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-navigating-paths-and-prioritizing-well-being)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6007D555-8E34-4474-A78E-B2347803654C.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=6007D555-8E34-4474-A78E-B2347803654C.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-service-opportunities-at-intl-upper-school-trip-to-guatemala)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Building Beyond Borders: High School Guatemala Service Trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-service-opportunities-at-intl-upper-school-trip-to-guatemala)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Grads.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Grads.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/excellent-ib-dp-results-for-class-of-2023)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Excellent IB DP Results for Class of 2023](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/excellent-ib-dp-results-for-class-of-2023)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC06152-Smaller.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC06152-Smaller.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Path to Academic Excellence: INTL’s Bilingual Journey & IB Continuum](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20and%20Social%20Media%20Photos/_DSC2150-1%20(1).webp?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC2150-1%20(1).webp)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pypx-empowering-young-minds)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [PYPx: Empowering Young Minds](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pypx-empowering-young-minds)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20and%20Social%20Media%20Photos/SVINTL_May2023_8198-1%20(1).jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_May2023_8198-1%20(1).jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-taking-risks)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [The Power of Taking Risks](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-taking-risks)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cropped_DSC2821.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Cropped_DSC2821.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrating-language-learning-through-a-researchers-lens)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Integrating Language Learning through a Researcher's Lens](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrating-language-learning-through-a-researchers-lens)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20and%20Social%20Media%20Photos/20230418_102657-1%20(1).webp?width=420&height=260&name=20230418_102657-1%20(1).webp)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-biology-and-collaboration-in-the-baylands)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Exploring Biology and Collaboration in The Baylands](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-biology-and-collaboration-in-the-baylands)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TechUse-4F1-97-Cropped.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=TechUse-4F1-97-Cropped.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/using-technology-to-amplify-student-stories)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Using Technology to Amplify Student Stories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/using-technology-to-amplify-student-stories)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Martin-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Martin-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/achieving-excellence-the-international-mathematical-kangaroo-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Achieving Excellence: The International Mathematical Kangaroo Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/achieving-excellence-the-international-mathematical-kangaroo-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Mainz1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Mainz1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mainz-and-more-upper-school-exchange-trip-to-germany)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Mainz and More: Upper School Exchange Trip to Germany](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mainz-and-more-upper-school-exchange-trip-to-germany)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover-Blog-Play.png?width=420&height=260&name=Cover-Blog-Play.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-in-the-spotlight-intls-8th-grade-play)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Bilingualism in the Spotlight: INTL’s 8th Grade Play](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-in-the-spotlight-intls-8th-grade-play)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC05492.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC05492.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-the-most-of-high-school-at-intl)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Making the Most of High School at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-the-most-of-high-school-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/C13FB5F2-504A-4131-83FE-02561B39EBF6.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=C13FB5F2-504A-4131-83FE-02561B39EBF6.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-the-great-outdoors-a-journey-through-the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Exploring the Great Outdoors: A Journey Through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-the-great-outdoors-a-journey-through-the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SVINTL_May2023_7004e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_May2023_7004e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-spiraling-approach-of-the-pyps-stem-program)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [The Spiraling Approach of the PYP's STEM Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-spiraling-approach-of-the-pyps-stem-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Paris%20(2)-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Paris%20(2)-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-fumel-to-paris-4th-5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [From Fumel to Paris: 4th & 5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-fumel-to-paris-4th-5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image_67217409-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=image_67217409-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-isla-myles-09-5th-grade)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumna - Isla Myles, '09 (5th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumna-isla-myles-09-5th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC04064.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC04064.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-foundations-of-intls-core-values)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [The Foundations of INTL’s C.O.R.E Values](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-foundations-of-intls-core-values)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Math-Header-Crop.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Math-Header-Crop.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-concrete-to-abstract-how-singapore-math-fosters-understanding)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [From Concrete to Abstract: How Singapore Math Fosters Understanding](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/from-concrete-to-abstract-how-singapore-math-fosters-understanding)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Dadun-GroupShot.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Dadun-GroupShot.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/4th-5th-grade-trip-to-taiwan-2023)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Immersion and Exchange: 4th & 5th Grade Trip To Taiwan](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/4th-5th-grade-trip-to-taiwan-2023)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Henry1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Henry1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-language)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Impact of Language](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-language)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/community.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=community.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum-the-path-to-academic-excellence)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [INTL’s Bilingual Journey & IB Continuum: The Path to Academic Excellence](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum-the-path-to-academic-excellence)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Culture-4.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Culture-4.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-culture-of-inquiry-and-collaboration-educators-as-lifelong-learners)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [A Culture of Inquiry and Collaboration: Educators as Lifelong Learners](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-culture-of-inquiry-and-collaboration-educators-as-lifelong-learners)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0570e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_0570e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Visible Thinking: Fostering Inquiry in Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC5195.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC5195.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/annual-gala-and-auction-lets-have-a-ball)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Annual Gala and Auction: Let's Have A Ball](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/annual-gala-and-auction-lets-have-a-ball)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Flag-Crowd.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Flag-Crowd.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-alumni-rising-star-award-maia-chamberlain)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Alumni Rising Star Award: Maia Chamberlain](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-alumni-rising-star-award-maia-chamberlain)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/LaSource3886.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=LaSource3886.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-bonds-across-cultures-la-source-foreign-exchange-visit)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Building Bonds Across Cultures: La Source Foreign Exchange Visit](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/building-bonds-across-cultures-la-source-foreign-exchange-visit)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cruise2-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Cruise2-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-build-cultural-fluency-the-return-of-international-trips)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [INTL Students Build Cultural Fluency: The Return of International Trips](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-students-build-cultural-fluency-the-return-of-international-trips)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-614125152.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=iStock-614125152.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2023-california-poetry-contest-concours-de-poesie-winners)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [High Schoolers Win Top Honors at 2023 California Poetry Contest "Concours de Poésie"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2023-california-poetry-contest-concours-de-poesie-winners)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC0975.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC0975.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-rabbit)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [農曆新年快樂! (Happy Lunar New Year!) - The Year of the Rabbit](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-rabbit)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image0-2-1-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=image0-2-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/congrats-to-our-all-stars)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Congrats to our All-Stars](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/congrats-to-our-all-stars)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC04145.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC04145.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bringing-the-sweet-tradition-of-galette-des-rois-to-intl)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Bringing the Sweet Tradition of Galette des Rois to INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bringing-the-sweet-tradition-of-galette-des-rois-to-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-25%20at%204-01-34%20PM.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-10-25%20at%204-01-34%20PM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumnus-arthur-micha-13-8th-grade)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumnus - Arthur Micha, ‘13 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumnus-arthur-micha-13-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_7266.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_7266.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-brings-together-parents-students-and-alumni)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Arts Night Brings Together Parents, Students, and Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-brings-together-parents-students-and-alumni)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC8382.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC8382.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-lets-play)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Arts Night, Let’s Play!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-lets-play)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Cover.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-maia-chamberlain-bridget-okeefe-12-18-8th-grade)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumni - Maia Chamberlain & Bridget O'Keefe, ‘12 & ‘18 (8th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-maia-chamberlain-bridget-okeefe-12-18-8th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/GroupPhoto-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=GroupPhoto-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-at-the-stanford-university-model-united-nations-conference-xxvi)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL at the Stanford University Model United Nations Conference XXVI](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-at-the-stanford-university-model-united-nations-conference-xxvi)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC7255.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC7255.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-light-in-the-world-on-st.-martins-day-lanternenfest)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [A Light in the World on St. Martin’s Day (Laternenfest)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-light-in-the-world-on-st.-martins-day-lanternenfest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8945.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_8945.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-math-skills-in-elementary-school)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Developing Math Skills in Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-math-skills-in-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4702.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_4702.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-andre-alexander-gouyet)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumni - André & Alexander Gouyet, ‘05 & ‘09 (5th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/featured-alumni-andre-alexander-gouyet)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC08080%20copy-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC08080%20copy-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taste-week-2022-exploring-the-world-through-food)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Taste Week 2022 - Exploring the World Through Food](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taste-week-2022-exploring-the-world-through-food)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SVINTL_May2023_9548.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_May2023_9548.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/upper-school-language-acquisition-starting-a-new-language-journey)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Upper School Language Acquisition, Starting a New Language Journey](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/upper-school-language-acquisition-starting-a-new-language-journey)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC1388.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_DSC1388.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/frank-muschalles-boogie-woogie-tour)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) [Upper School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/upper-school)

##### [Frank Muschalle's Boogie Woogie Tour Sponsored by the German Consulate](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/frank-muschalles-boogie-woogie-tour)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC03280.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC03280.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-fun-filled-and-record-breaking-soiree-du-vin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [A Fun-Filled and Record-Breaking Soirée du Vin!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-fun-filled-and-record-breaking-soiree-du-vin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8491.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_8491.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/extended-essays-in-the-diploma-programme)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Extended Essays in the Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/extended-essays-in-the-diploma-programme)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01343.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC01343.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-benefits-of-water-play)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [The Benefits of Water Play](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-benefits-of-water-play)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC04623%20copy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC04623%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pta-moon-festival-lighting-the-way-to-prosperity)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [PTA Moon Festival - Lighting the Way to Prosperity](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pta-moon-festival-lighting-the-way-to-prosperity)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Guillaume%20Bienaim%C3%A9.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Guillaume%20Bienaim%C3%A9.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/master-in-the-kitchen-and-the-community-intl-alum-guillaume-bienaimé)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Master in the Kitchen and the Community: INTL Alum Guillaume Bienaimé](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/master-in-the-kitchen-and-the-community-intl-alum-guillaume-bienaimé)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01095%20copy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC01095%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [New Spaces Foster Play and Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_4459.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_4459.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-a-balance-of-art-and-animation)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Connect - A Balance of Art and Animation](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-a-balance-of-art-and-animation)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8459-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_8459-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-journey-begins-for-our-diploma-programme-students)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [The Journey Begins for our Diploma Programme Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-journey-begins-for-our-diploma-programme-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Jan%20Lievenss%20_Portrait%20of%20Admiral%20Maarten%20Harpertszoon%20Tromp_%20at%20TEFAF.png?width=420&height=260&name=Jan%20Lievenss%20_Portrait%20of%20Admiral%20Maarten%20Harpertszoon%20Tromp_%20at%20TEFAF.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-christopher-bishop)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Featured Alumnus - Christopher Bishop, ‘85 (5th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-christopher-bishop)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC08404.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC08404.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/schultute-a-german-tradition-celebrated-by-intl-1st-grade)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Schultüte - A German Tradition Celebrated by INTL 1st Grade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/schultute-a-german-tradition-celebrated-by-intl-1st-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC05143-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC05143-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/three-things-to-set-you-up-for-success-as-an-upper-school-student)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Three Things To Set You Up For Success As An Upper School Student](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/three-things-to-set-you-up-for-success-as-an-upper-school-student)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/GradCap.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=GradCap.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/graduates-excel-in-2022-ibdp)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Graduates Excel in 2022 IBDP](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/graduates-excel-in-2022-ibdp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IBAdvantage-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IBAdvantage-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-inquiry-and-language-learning-on-critical-thinking-skills)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [The Impact of Inquiry and Language Learning on Critical Thinking Skills](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-inquiry-and-language-learning-on-critical-thinking-skills)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC00561-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC00561-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-better-and-more-peaceful-world-in-the-high-school)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [A Better and More Peaceful World in the High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-better-and-more-peaceful-world-in-the-high-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Student-Agency-3%20(1)-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Student-Agency-3%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/voice-choice-and-ownership-agency-in-the-primary-years-programme)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Voice, Choice, and Ownership: Agency in the Primary Years Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/voice-choice-and-ownership-agency-in-the-primary-years-programme)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6291-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_6291-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/modern-multilingualism-teaching-and-learning)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Modern Multilingualism: Teaching and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/modern-multilingualism-teaching-and-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC00423-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC00423-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hands-on-learning-experiences-in-k-5)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Hands-On Learning Experiences in K-5](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hands-on-learning-experiences-in-k-5)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DD-Instruction-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DD-Instruction-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/post-pandemic-bilingual-development-in-the-k-5-chinese-program)

##### [Post-Pandemic Bilingual Development: Data-Driven Literacy Instruction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/post-pandemic-bilingual-development-in-the-k-5-chinese-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RDC-Signage.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=RDC-Signage.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Restaurant du Chêne: Play-Based Language Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SymbolicPlay-PrimaryPhoto.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=SymbolicPlay-PrimaryPhoto.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/symbolic-representation-in-early-years-learning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Symbolic Representation in Early Years Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/symbolic-representation-in-early-years-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Personal-Action-Sam-Option2-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Personal-Action-Sam-Option2-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/aspects-of-achievements-high-school-projects)

[High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Aspects of Achievements: High School Projects](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/aspects-of-achievements-high-school-projects)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/BlackExcellence-IMG_2595.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BlackExcellence-IMG_2595.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-mission-driven-student-centered)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Mission-Driven & Student-Centered](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-mission-driven-student-centered)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1-INTL-battery-2-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=1-INTL-battery-2-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-teens-against-e-waste-sophie-s-7th-grade)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [INTL Teens Against E-Waste (Sophie S., 7th Grade)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-teens-against-e-waste-sophie-s-7th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cara%20Website%201.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Cara%20Website%201.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-cara-green)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Cara Green](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-cara-green)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC02288.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC02288.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/galas-grand-return)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Gala's Grand Return](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/galas-grand-return)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1342-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1342-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/spirit-of-intl-sophie-gassee-baxter)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Spirit of INTL: Sophie Gassée Baxter](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/spirit-of-intl-sophie-gassee-baxter)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01068-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC01068-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-food-truck-fundraiser-for-ukraine)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL Food Truck Fundraiser for Ukraine](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-food-truck-fundraiser-for-ukraine)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Hike.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Hike.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/camping-in-the-cold-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Camping in the Cold: Duke of Edinburgh "Adventurous Journey"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/camping-in-the-cold-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1161-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1161-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-discussion-about-race-and-culture-at-home)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Fostering Discussion about Race and Culture at Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fostering-discussion-about-race-and-culture-at-home)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/OCt%202018%20Middle%20School%20French.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=OCt%202018%20Middle%20School%20French.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-program-middle-school-brevet-archived)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [French Program Students Can Acquire Le Diplôme National du Brevet des Collèges](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-program-middle-school-brevet-archived)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC04846.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC04846.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-lunar-new-year-happy-year-of-the-tiger)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Happy Lunar New Year!  Happy Year of the Tiger!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-lunar-new-year-happy-year-of-the-tiger)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Galette3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Galette3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/galette-des-rois)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Galette des Rois](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/galette-des-rois)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NatalieatWork-Enhanced-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=NatalieatWork-Enhanced-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-natalie-morin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Natalie Morin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-natalie-morin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/BarbaraGreiner.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BarbaraGreiner.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/introducing-the-next-intl-head-of-school-barbara-greiner)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Introducing the next INTL Head of School, Barbara Greiner](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/introducing-the-next-intl-head-of-school-barbara-greiner)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ArtsNightCover-Smaller.png?width=420&height=260&name=ArtsNightCover-Smaller.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2021-adventure)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2021:  Adventure!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2021-adventure)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NylaHeader.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=NylaHeader.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/nyla-h-un-climate-change-conference)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Nyla H. - UN Climate Change Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/nyla-h-un-climate-change-conference)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ShadowPuppet2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ShadowPuppet2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/shadows-and-songs-intl-st-martins-parade)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Shadows and Songs: INTL St. Martin's Parade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/shadows-and-songs-intl-st-martins-parade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ClaireArt1-Fish.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ClaireArt1-Fish.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-claire-lin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Claire Lin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-claire-lin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ModelUn-ModifiedZoomLayout2.png?width=420&height=260&name=ModelUn-ModifiedZoomLayout2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/model-united-nations-leadership-in-practice)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Model United Nations: Leadership in Practice](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/model-united-nations-leadership-in-practice)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/64961679340__95A30BBD-2026-4D0F-B4A4-D4DEF85E96AA-preview-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=64961679340__95A30BBD-2026-4D0F-B4A4-D4DEF85E96AA-preview-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-karl-yost)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Karl Yost](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-karl-yost)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SDV2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SDV2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-back-soiree-du-vin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome Back, Soirée du Vin!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-back-soiree-du-vin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/PuppetCover.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=PuppetCover.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/peace-day-puppets-and-social-emotional-learning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Peace Day Puppets and Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/peace-day-puppets-and-social-emotional-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover-Small.png?width=420&height=260&name=Cover-Small.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-was-your-day-questions-to-engage-your-child)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [“How was your day?”: Questions to Engage Your Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-was-your-day-questions-to-engage-your-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/MoonFest1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=MoonFest1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lanterns-in-the-night-intl-mid-autumn-moon-festival)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Lanterns in the Night: INTL Mid-Autumn Moon Festival](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lanterns-in-the-night-intl-mid-autumn-moon-festival)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Shult-EndField2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Shult-EndField2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/cones-on-cohn-schultute-celebration)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Cones on Cohn: A Schultüte Celebration!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/cones-on-cohn-schultute-celebration)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/unnamed.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=unnamed.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-alix-barry)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Alix Barry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumna-of-the-month-alix-barry)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0115.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0115.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-a-conversation-on-early-stage-technology-startups)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [INTL Connect Networking: A Conversation on Early-Stage Technology Startups](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-connect-networking-a-conversation-on-early-stage-technology-startups)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SVINTL_May2023_7849.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SVINTL_May2023_7849.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/approaches-to-learning)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Approaches to Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/approaches-to-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Alto2021Grads-Cropped-Header-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Alto2021Grads-Cropped-Header-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2021-graduate-profiles)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Congratulations to our 2021 Graduating Class!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2021-graduate-profiles)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-1300958211.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=iStock-1300958211.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/enhancing-your-childs-bilingual-learning-at-home)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Enhancing Your Child's Bilingual Learning at Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/enhancing-your-childs-bilingual-learning-at-home)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Nov2017_6090e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Nov2017_6090e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-at-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0380-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0380-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pushing-your-limits-the-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Pushing Your Limits: The Duke of Edinburgh "Adventurous Journey"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pushing-your-limits-the-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Natural%20Materials%201.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Natural%20Materials%201.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/outdoor-learning-in-the-early-years-the-environment-is-the-third-teacher)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Outdoor Learning in the Early Years – “The Environment is the Third Teacher”](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/outdoor-learning-in-the-early-years-the-environment-is-the-third-teacher)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/The%20Globe%202020-2021%20Yara.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=The%20Globe%202020-2021%20Yara.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-student-passions-what-is-a-personal-project)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Exploring Student Passions: What is a Personal Project?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-student-passions-what-is-a-personal-project)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/science%20lab1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=science%20lab1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrated-science-in-the-middle-school-years)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Integrated Science in the Middle School Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrated-science-in-the-middle-school-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0336ISTP_Oct2018_0063e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0336ISTP_Oct2018_0063e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/student-reflection-we-dont-live-in-a-country-but-in-a-language)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Student Reflection: "We Don't Live in a Country, But in a Language"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/student-reflection-we-dont-live-in-a-country-but-in-a-language)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/FlyMe-5.png?width=420&height=260&name=FlyMe-5.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-virtual-gala-auction-going-above-and-beyond)

##### [INTL’s Virtual Gala & Auction: Going Above and Beyond](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-virtual-gala-auction-going-above-and-beyond)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled%20design-4.png?width=420&height=260&name=Untitled%20design-4.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/8-books-to-share-asian-american-pacific-islander-voices-with-your-child)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [8 Books to Share Asian American + Pacific Islander Voices with Your Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/8-books-to-share-asian-american-pacific-islander-voices-with-your-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4666%20(1)%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_4666%20(1)%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/adventure-achievement-and-service-the-duke-of-edinburgh-international-award)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Adventure, Achievement, and Service – The Duke of Edinburgh International Award](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/adventure-achievement-and-service-the-duke-of-edinburgh-international-award)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Italian%20Dinner%20Kits%201.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Italian%20Dinner%20Kits%201.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/student-service-in-a-time-of-need)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Student Service in a Time of Need](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/student-service-in-a-time-of-need)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/8E8CF846-7C1F-4F5E-AE94-4A6E93542294.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=8E8CF846-7C1F-4F5E-AE94-4A6E93542294.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-牛-niú-new-year-year-of-the-ox)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Happy 牛 Niú (New) Year: Year of the Ox](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-牛-niú-new-year-year-of-the-ox)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3457-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3457-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-tips-for-a-challenging-time)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Student + Parent Wellness Tips for a Challenging Time](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-tips-for-a-challenging-time)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0722ISTP_Oct2018_0759e-4.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0722ISTP_Oct2018_0759e-4.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-books-that-showcase-the-ib-learner-profile-attributes)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [10 Books To Inspire Your Child – The IB Learner Profile Attributes](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-books-that-showcase-the-ib-learner-profile-attributes)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/2020%20Arts%20Night%20Blog-4.png?width=420&height=260&name=2020%20Arts%20Night%20Blog-4.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2020-arts-night-blog)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night Reinvented](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2020-arts-night-blog)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9138-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_9138-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pta-festival-of-trees)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Supporting the Local Community – PTA Sponsors Gamble Garden Festival of Trees](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pta-festival-of-trees)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202020-11-30%20at%206_10_09%20PM.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-11-30%20at%206_10_09%20PM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-technology-middle-school-students-bring-drawings-to-life-in-augmented-reality)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Art + Technology: Middle School Students Bring Drawings to Life in Virtual Reality](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-technology-middle-school-students-bring-drawings-to-life-in-augmented-reality)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3283-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3283-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-community-shares-its-gratitude)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL Community Shares Its Gratitude](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-community-shares-its-gratitude)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/7.png?width=420&height=260&name=7.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-extended-essay-university-level-research-and-writing-in-the-ib-diploma-porgramme)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [The Extended Essay: University-Level Research and Writing in the IB Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-extended-essay-university-level-research-and-writing-in-the-ib-diploma-porgramme)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Freya%204.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Freya%204.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/studying-abroad-soccer-croissants-and-french)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Studying Abroad: Soccer, Croissants, and French](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/studying-abroad-soccer-croissants-and-french)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image2-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=image2-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/personal-projects-research-creativity-and-critical-thinking)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Personal Projects - Research, Creativity and Critical Thinking](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/personal-projects-research-creativity-and-critical-thinking)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/3-3-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=3-3-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-ways-you-can-support-your-childs-bilingualism-during-distance-learning)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [5 Ways You Can Support Your Child's Bilingualism During Distance Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-ways-you-can-support-your-childs-bilingualism-during-distance-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/4-1-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=4-1-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-the-ib-diploma-programme-sets-students-up-for-sucess-in-college-applications)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Opportunity Awaits! How the IB Diploma Programme Sets Students Up for Success in College Applications](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-the-ib-diploma-programme-sets-students-up-for-sucess-in-college-applications)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/girl-2480361_1920-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=girl-2480361_1920-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-social-emotional-wellness-during-distance-learning)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [10 Tips for Social-Emotional Wellness During Distance Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-social-emotional-wellness-during-distance-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/download_1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=download_1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-benefits-of-bilingual-education)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [5 Benefits of Bilingual Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-benefits-of-bilingual-education)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled%20design-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Untitled%20design-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/together-silicon-valley-international-school-alto-announce-full-merger)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [TOGETHER: Silicon Valley International School & Alto Announce Full Merger](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/together-silicon-valley-international-school-alto-announce-full-merger)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9009-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_9009-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2020-2021-silicon-valley-international-school-faculty)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome New 2020-2021 Silicon Valley International School Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2020-2021-silicon-valley-international-school-faculty)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC03311.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC03311.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-an-international-mindset)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Developing an International Mindset](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-an-international-mindset)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9143-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_9143-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/shared-memories)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Shared Memories in Time for Our School's 40th Anniversary Celebration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/shared-memories)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202020-05-01%20at%205_39_44%20PM.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-05-01%20at%205_39_44%20PM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-in-the-early-years-learning-to-think-scientifically-by-exploring-light-and-shadow)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Distance Learning in the Early Years – Learning to Think Scientifically by Exploring Light and Shadow](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-in-the-early-years-learning-to-think-scientifically-by-exploring-light-and-shadow)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0591-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0591-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/showcasing-student-work)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Showcasing Student Work](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/showcasing-student-work)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0607-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0607-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-beyond-the-screen-insights-for-parents)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Distance Learning Beyond the Screen – Insights for Parents](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-beyond-the-screen-insights-for-parents)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0843ISTP_Oct2018_1066e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0843ISTP_Oct2018_1066e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expanding-diversity-in-middle-school-literature)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Expanding Diversity in Middle School Literature](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expanding-diversity-in-middle-school-literature)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0506.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_0506.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/early-years-pre-literacy-the-foundation-for-reading-and-writing-in-two-languages)

[Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Early Years Pre-literacy: The Foundation for Reading and Writing in Two Languages](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/early-years-pre-literacy-the-foundation-for-reading-and-writing-in-two-languages)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-13%20at%209_40_51%20AM-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-03-13%20at%209_40_51%20AM-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/kicking-off-our-distance-learning-plan)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Kicking off Our Distance Learning Plan](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/kicking-off-our-distance-learning-plan)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2420.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2420.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-reggio-emilia-approach-to-early-years-education-at-intl)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Education at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-reggio-emilia-approach-to-early-years-education-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Guillaume.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Guillaume.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-national-curriculum-comes-alive-through-inquiry)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [French National Curriculum Comes Alive Through Inquiry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-national-curriculum-comes-alive-through-inquiry)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/kid-4092600-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=kid-4092600-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mirrors-and-windows-diversity-and-inclusion-in-childrens-literature)

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##### [Mirrors and Windows: Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Literature](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mirrors-and-windows-diversity-and-inclusion-in-childrens-literature)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0014.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0014.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exciting-announcements-about-the-future-of-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Exciting Announcements About the Future of Our School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exciting-announcements-about-the-future-of-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1722%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1722%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-chinese-new-year-year-of-the-rat)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Rat!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-chinese-new-year-year-of-the-rat)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_SNS4040%20(1).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=_SNS4040%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-international-middle-school-animal-advocacy-club)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Service and Action – Middle School Animal Advocacy Club](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-international-middle-school-animal-advocacy-club)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Audiobook%20Recording%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Audiobook%20Recording%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-creating-a-french-audiobook-library-for-students-with-learning-differences)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Service and Action – Creating a French Audiobook Library for Students with Learning Differences](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-creating-a-french-audiobook-library-for-students-with-learning-differences)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0801.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_0801.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-in-the-early-years)

[Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Bilingualism in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4506.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_4506.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2019-art-in-action)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2019: Art in ACTION!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2019-art-in-action)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/082e5f09e7381e4624de38.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=082e5f09e7381e4624de38.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-alumna-christine-h.-crowned-champion-of-the-americas-in-chinese-bridge-language-competition)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna Christine H. Crowned Champion of the Americas in Chinese Bridge Language Competition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-alumna-christine-h.-crowned-champion-of-the-americas-in-chinese-bridge-language-competition)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0098.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0098.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-importance-of-playing-pretend)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Importance of “Playing Pretend” in Bilingual Development](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-importance-of-playing-pretend)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0204.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0204.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/prek-transforms-classroom-into-lexpo-idéale-with-hervé-tullet)

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##### [PreK Transforms Classroom into L’expo Idéale with Hervé Tullet](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/prek-transforms-classroom-into-lexpo-idéale-with-hervé-tullet)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202019-11-03%20at%209_53_31%20AM-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-11-03%20at%209_53_31%20AM-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schoolers-create-virtual-reality-tours-of-cohn-campus)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [International Middle Schoolers Create Virtual Reality Tours of Cohn Campus](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schoolers-create-virtual-reality-tours-of-cohn-campus)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_2113e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_2113e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning-through-virtual-and-augmented-reality)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Meaningful Learning through Virtual and Augmented Reality](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning-through-virtual-and-augmented-reality)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0414-1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0414-1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2019-a-community-of-wine-lovers)

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##### [Soirée du Vin 2019: A Community of Wine Lovers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2019-a-community-of-wine-lovers)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/4AF5A2D5-F8D9-47BF-976D-F1ED3DED7AFD_1_105_c%20(1)-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=4AF5A2D5-F8D9-47BF-976D-F1ED3DED7AFD_1_105_c%20(1)-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/early-years-parcours-developing-motor-skills-resilience)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Early Years Parcours ­– Developing Motor Skills & Resilience](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/early-years-parcours-developing-motor-skills-resilience)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0416_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0416_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Meaningful Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2048.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2048.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/radio-istp-international-middle-schoolers-produce-their-own-podcast-in-french-chinese)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Radio INTL – International Middle Schoolers Produce Their Own Podcast in French & Chinese](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/radio-istp-international-middle-schoolers-produce-their-own-podcast-in-french-chinese)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0339.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0339.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keeping-the-spirit-of-confucius-alive-at-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Keeping the Spirit of Confucius Alive at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keeping-the-spirit-of-confucius-alive-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0981.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0981.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-the-international-day-of-peace-at-intl)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Celebrating the International Day of Peace at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-the-international-day-of-peace-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1469ISTP_Oct2018_2239e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1469ISTP_Oct2018_2239e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-ways-to-support-your-childs-bilingualism-at-home)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [5 Ways to Support Your Child's Bilingualism at Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-ways-to-support-your-childs-bilingualism-at-home)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1012ISTP_Oct2018_1386e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1012ISTP_Oct2018_1386e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/what-to-expect-when-raising-a-bilingual-child-the-early-years)

[Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [6 Insights into Raising a Bilingual Child: The Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/what-to-expect-when-raising-a-bilingual-child-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0491_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0491_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-in-middle-school)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Wellness in Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-in-middle-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1076ISTP_Oct2018_1490e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1076ISTP_Oct2018_1490e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/why-reading-is-the-best-homework-building-a-foundation-of-literacy)

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##### [Why Reading is the Best Homework – Building a Foundation of Literacy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/why-reading-is-the-best-homework-building-a-foundation-of-literacy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/learning-spaces-for-our-youngest-students)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Learning Spaces for Our Youngest Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/learning-spaces-for-our-youngest-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1107ISTP_Oct2018_1549e%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1107ISTP_Oct2018_1549e%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-a-third-culture-kid)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Raising a Third Culture Kid](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-a-third-culture-kid)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1716-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1716-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/digital-art-by-8th-grader-cybille-i.-celebrates-2019-graduates)

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##### [Digital Portraits by 8th Grader Cybille I. Celebrate 2019 Graduates!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/digital-art-by-8th-grader-cybille-i.-celebrates-2019-graduates)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0480.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0480.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istps-first-ever-pypx-5th-graders-showcase-their-learning-and-action)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Our School's First Ever PYPx: 5th Graders Showcase their Learning and Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istps-first-ever-pypx-5th-graders-showcase-their-learning-and-action)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Jeremy%20Rossmann-Make%20School%E5%89%B5%E8%BE%A6%E4%BA%BA-20160801-%E8%A9%B9%E5%AD%90%E5%AB%BB%E6%94%9D_0486.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Jeremy%20Rossmann-Make%20School%E5%89%B5%E8%BE%A6%E4%BA%BA-20160801-%E8%A9%B9%E5%AD%90%E5%AB%BB%E6%94%9D_0486.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-jeremy-rossmann)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Jeremy Rossmann](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumnus-of-the-month-jeremy-rossmann)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6644.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_6644.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schoolers-take-on-advanced-mathematics-at-math-en-jeans-congress)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Middle Schoolers Take on Advanced Mathematics at MATH en JEANS Conference](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schoolers-take-on-advanced-mathematics-at-math-en-jeans-congress)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0094%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0094%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/ruby-celebration-gala-happy-40th-birthday-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Ruby Celebration Gala: Happy 40th Birthday!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/ruby-celebration-gala-happy-40th-birthday-istp)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-black-history-month-at-istp>

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Celebrating Black History Month at ISTP](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-black-history-month-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0579ISTP_Oct2018_0463.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0579ISTP_Oct2018_0463.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-authorized-as-an-international-baccalaureate-ib-pyp-school)

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##### [INTL Authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-authorized-as-an-international-baccalaureate-ib-pyp-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0303_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0303_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lights-camera-action-international-middle-schoolers-explore-filmmaking)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Lights, Camera, Action! International Middle Schoolers Explore Filmmaking](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lights-camera-action-international-middle-schoolers-explore-filmmaking)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/51544794_2405009556385275_7244281833054011392_n.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=51544794_2405009556385275_7244281833054011392_n.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/neelramachandran)

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##### [Alumnus of the Month: Neel Ramachandran](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/neelramachandran)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Yi+Peng+Loy+Krathong+Chiang+Mai+Thailand+Lanterns.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Yi+Peng+Loy+Krathong+Chiang+Mai+Thailand+Lanterns.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-new-year-year-of-the-pig)

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##### [Happy New Year – Year of the Pig!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/happy-new-year-year-of-the-pig)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0115ISTP_Oct2018_9686e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0115ISTP_Oct2018_9686e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/anatomy-comes-to-life-7th-graders-design-construct-robotic-arms)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Anatomy Comes to Life – 7th Graders Design & Construct Robotic Arms](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/anatomy-comes-to-life-7th-graders-design-construct-robotic-arms)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Tuning%20In%201-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Tuning%20In%201-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-inquiry-learning-cycle)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [The Inquiry Learning Cycle](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-inquiry-learning-cycle)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0405_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0405_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-5-years-of-computer-science-at-intl)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Celebrating 5 Years of Computer Science Classes at INTL!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/celebrating-5-years-of-computer-science-at-intl)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Arts%20Night%202018%20-%209469080.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Arts%20Night%202018%20-%209469080.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2018-reflections)

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##### [Arts Night 2018: Reflections](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2018-reflections)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0409ISTP_Oct2018_0199e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0409ISTP_Oct2018_0199e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/navigating-the-playground-7-things-parents-need-to-know-about-schoolyard-conflict)

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##### [Navigating the Playground – 7 Things Parents Need to Know About Schoolyard Conflict](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/navigating-the-playground-7-things-parents-need-to-know-about-schoolyard-conflict)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=image-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lizericson)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Liz Ericson](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/lizericson)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0975ISTP_Oct2018_1321e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=0975ISTP_Oct2018_1321e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developmental-milestones-in-the-early-years)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Developmental Milestones in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developmental-milestones-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Picture3.png?width=420&height=260&name=Picture3.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/myp-service-action-reflection-caring-for-our-local-environment-by-talinn-h)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [MYP Service & Action Reflection: Caring for Our Local Environment by Talinn H.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/myp-service-action-reflection-caring-for-our-local-environment-by-talinn-h)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Maryam-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Maryam-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expressing-who-we-are-istp-identity-project)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Expressing "Who We Are" – INTL Identity Project](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expressing-who-we-are-istp-identity-project)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Soir%C3%A9e%20du%20Vin%20Wine%20Auction%202018%20-%208283236.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Soir%C3%A9e%20du%20Vin%20Wine%20Auction%202018%20-%208283236.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2018-uniting-in-generosity-for-istp-napa-fire-relief)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Soirée du Vin 2018: Uniting in Generosity for INTL & Napa Fire Relief](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2018-uniting-in-generosity-for-istp-napa-fire-relief)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0897.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0897.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-gives-students-a-head-start-in-learning-a-3rd-or-4th-language)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Bilingualism Gives Students a Head Start in Learning a 3rd or 4th Language](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/bilingualism-gives-students-a-head-start-in-learning-a-3rd-or-4th-language)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_3609e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_3609e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-advisory-program-supports-students-through-the-challenging-years-of-early-adolescence)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Middle School Advisory Program Supports Students Through the Challenging Years of Early Adolescence](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-advisory-program-supports-students-through-the-challenging-years-of-early-adolescence)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-18%20at%2011_35_09%20AM.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-09-18%20at%2011_35_09%20AM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/and-away-we-go-experiential-learning-in-middle-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [And Away We Go! Experiential Learning in Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/and-away-we-go-experiential-learning-in-middle-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2015_2640e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2015_2640e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-a-less-stressful-morning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [10 Tips for a Less Stressful Morning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-a-less-stressful-morning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_4410e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2017_4410e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schools-new-flextime-program-helping-students-discover-new-passions-and-develop-new-skills)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Introducing Flex Time – A New Outlet for Creativity in our International Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-middle-schools-new-flextime-program-helping-students-discover-new-passions-and-develop-new-skills)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Remy%20Pieron.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Remy%20Pieron.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pieron)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Rémy Pieron](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pieron)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_5645e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2017_5645e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-student-wellness-a-priority)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Making Student Wellness a Priority](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-student-wellness-a-priority)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_4793e-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_4793e-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/what-is-cultural-fluency-and-why-is-it-important-for-my-child)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [What is Cultural Fluency and Why is it Important for My Child?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/what-is-cultural-fluency-and-why-is-it-important-for-my-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Horizontal.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Horizontal.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/supporting-napa-fire-relief)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Silicon Valley’s Premier Wine Auction Supports Napa Fire Relief](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/supporting-napa-fire-relief)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/prof_photo_Wio.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=prof_photo_Wio.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/genevieve-gish-allouche)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Geneviève Gish Allouche](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/genevieve-gish-allouche)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0978.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0978.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/networking-at-istpin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Networking at INTL May Land You Your Next Job](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/networking-at-istpin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0440.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0440.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/creating-a-preschooler-approved-healthy-fun-snack-time)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Ideas for a Preschooler-Approved, Healthy & Fun Snack Time](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/creating-a-preschooler-approved-healthy-fun-snack-time)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_5969e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2017_5969e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/social-emotional-strategies-for-the-early-years)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [How to Help Your Preschool-Aged Child Manage Their Emotions](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/social-emotional-strategies-for-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0983e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_0983e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/play-your-preschoolers-most-important-job)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Why Play is Your Preschooler's Most Important Job](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/play-your-preschoolers-most-important-job)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4269.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_4269.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guest-blogger-cindy-chiang-collaboration-and-leadership-in-chinese-immersion)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Cindy Chiang: Chinese Immersion Collaboration and Leadership](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/guest-blogger-cindy-chiang-collaboration-and-leadership-in-chinese-immersion)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/orig_photo729170_8301897.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=orig_photo729170_8301897.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/courage-in-the-spotlight-5-ways-your-child-can-benefit-from-the-performing-arts)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Courage in the Spotlight – 5 Ways Your Child Can Benefit from the Performing Arts](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/courage-in-the-spotlight-5-ways-your-child-can-benefit-from-the-performing-arts)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0181-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0181-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/amazing-race-istp-edition)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Gala Auction Lot: The Amazing Race: INTL Edition, May 5th](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/amazing-race-istp-edition)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2087-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2087-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/outstanding-gala-experiences)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Outstanding Gala Experiences by INTL Teachers & Staff](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/outstanding-gala-experiences)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0289.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0289.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/design-beyond-the-makerspace)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Design Beyond the MakerSpace](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/design-beyond-the-makerspace)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0617.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0617.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/casino-royale-parents-night-off)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Gala Auction Lot: Casino Royale: Parents' Night Off, May 12th](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/casino-royale-parents-night-off)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1862.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1862.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/paul-nauleau)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Paul Nauleau](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/paul-nauleau)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20180228_155725.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20180228_155725.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection-care-packages-for-homeless)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Service Learning Reflection–Care Packages for the Palo Alto Homeless–by Claire Y.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection-care-packages-for-homeless)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/training%20helper%20%20479-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=training%20helper%20%20479-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection-american-canine-institute)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Service Learning Reflection – Volunteering for the American Canine Institute – by Kasper H.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection-american-canine-institute)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/action-adult-affection-339620.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=action-adult-affection-339620.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Service Learning Reflection–Volunteering at a Senior Center–by Katya O.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-learning-reflection)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2575.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2575.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arthur-bretschneider)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Arthur Bretschneider](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arthur-bretschneider)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Nov2017_6100-Edit.png?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Nov2017_6100-Edit.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-a-well-balanced-student)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [How do You Define Success? – Raising a Well-Balanced Student](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-a-well-balanced-student)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_4073.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_4073.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/night-fever-istp-community-boogies-down-at-another-successful-gala)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Night Fever Gala – A Labor of Love and an Evening of Disco Magic!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/night-fever-istp-community-boogies-down-at-another-successful-gala)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RezaVisitsISTP.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=RezaVisitsISTP.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/reza)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Humanitarian and Renowned Photographer, Reza Talks to Students About Social Change Through Art](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/reza)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0911-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0911-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/anne-thuery)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Anne Thuéry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/anne-thuery)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/stopviolencesign-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=stopviolencesign-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/msnationalwalkoutday)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [“Young People Have a Voice Too” – Middle School Student Council Leads Participation in National School Walkout Day](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/msnationalwalkoutday)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6698-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_6698-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/deeper-understanding-through-travel)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Deeper Understanding Through Travel](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/deeper-understanding-through-travel)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Nov2017_6266e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Nov2017_6266e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/collaborative-design-thinking-in-middle-school)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Collaborative Design Thinking in Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/collaborative-design-thinking-in-middle-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_4019e%202.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_4019e%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-to-help-your-adolescent-find-balance-in-the-digital-age)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [10 Tips to Help Your Adolescent Find Balance in the Digital Age](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-to-help-your-adolescent-find-balance-in-the-digital-age)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_3372e-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2017_3372e-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/7-tips-to-help-you-navigate-your-childs-social-world)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [7 Tips to Help You Navigate Your Child's Social World](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/7-tips-to-help-you-navigate-your-childs-social-world)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/22424657_10213825650745758_5025364483059269965_o.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=22424657_10213825650745758_5025364483059269965_o.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/update-volunteer-and-donation-efforts-for-northern-california-fires)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Update: Volunteer and Donation Efforts for Northern California Fires](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/update-volunteer-and-donation-efforts-for-northern-california-fires)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0104-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0104-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/skate-park-geometry-learning-math-conceptually-in-the-international-middle-school)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Skate Park Geometry – Learning Math Conceptually in the International Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/skate-park-geometry-learning-math-conceptually-in-the-international-middle-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_5752e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2017_5752e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-10-picture-books-for-kids)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Top 10 Picture Books for Kids](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-10-picture-books-for-kids)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Elaheh%20Kalbassi.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Elaheh%20Kalbassi.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2017-2018-faculty-0)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome New 2018 Faculty and Staff!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2017-2018-faculty-0)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0476.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0476.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2017-istp-community-gathers-together-under-one-sky)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2017: INTL Community Gathers Together “Under One Sky”](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/arts-night-2017-istp-community-gathers-together-under-one-sky)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/naturalwoodtoy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=naturalwoodtoy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-5-educational-toys-for-young-child)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Top 5 Educational Toys to Buy Your Young Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-5-educational-toys-for-young-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/earthworminquiryISTP.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=earthworminquiryISTP.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-tips-develop-curiosity-analytical-skills)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [5 Tips to Develop a Child's Curiosity and Analytical Skills](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-tips-develop-curiosity-analytical-skills)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8152-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_8152-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/laurayim)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumna of the Month: Laura Yim](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/laurayim)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202017-10-25%20at%204_55_09%20PM.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-10-25%20at%204_55_09%20PM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art_of_multilingualism)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Art of Multilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art_of_multilingualism)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/community.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=community.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/staffrespondstofires)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL Staff Responds to Northern California Fires](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/staffrespondstofires)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0789-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0789-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2017-an-unprecedented-outpouring-of-generosity)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Soirée du Vin 2017: An Unprecedented Outpouring of Generosity](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/soirée-du-vin-2017-an-unprecedented-outpouring-of-generosity)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/046B8CF6D6E6423295340A75384EFFE3.png?width=420&height=260&name=046B8CF6D6E6423295340A75384EFFE3.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumni-of-the-month-raphael-repellin)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus of the Month: Dr. Raphaël Repellin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumni-of-the-month-raphael-repellin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Aine.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Aine.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2017-2018-faculty)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome New 2017–2018 Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/welcome-new-2017-2018-faculty)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_4422e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_4422e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-your-childs-first-day-at-istp-ten-tips-for-a-great-start)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [It's Your Child's First Day at INTL! Ten Tips for a Great Start to Preschool](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-your-childs-first-day-at-istp-ten-tips-for-a-great-start)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_5623e.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_5623e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-back-to-school-time-tips-to-help-your-child-have-a-smooth-transition)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [It's Back-to-School Time! Tips to Help Your Elementary-Aged Child Have a Smooth Transition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-back-to-school-time-tips-to-help-your-child-have-a-smooth-transition)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0102-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0102-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumni-spotlight-montera-espinosa)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumni Spotlight: Montera Espinosa](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/alumni-spotlight-montera-espinosa)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/FullSizeRender-300x209-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=FullSizeRender-300x209-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grade-singapore-math-experts-take-action)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [5th Grade Singapore Math Experts Take Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grade-singapore-math-experts-take-action)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/C21E5793-D19B-4E11-84D5-6F8AAAEC3E18-1-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=C21E5793-D19B-4E11-84D5-6F8AAAEC3E18-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grader-ylias-g-takes-1st-prize-pgl-dictee-finals)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [5th Grader Ylias G. Takes 1st Prize at PGL Dictée Finals!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grader-ylias-g-takes-1st-prize-pgl-dictee-finals)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Speech-31-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Speech-31-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/25/istp-students-excel-2017-san-francisco-chinese-speech-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [INTL Students Excel at 2017 San Francisco Chinese Speech Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/25/istp-students-excel-2017-san-francisco-chinese-speech-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2017-04-19-at-10_14_18-AM-620x504-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2017-04-19-at-10_14_18-AM-620x504-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/19/guest-bloggers-erin-orielly-liz-evans-teachers-learners)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Bloggers Erin O'Rielly & Liz Evans: Teachers as Learners](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/19/guest-bloggers-erin-orielly-liz-evans-teachers-learners)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/picture-1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=picture-1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/18/guest-blogger-ya-ching-chang-4th-grade-cultural-exchange-experiential-learning-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Ya-Ching Chang: 4th Grade Cultural Exchange and Experiential Learning in China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/18/guest-blogger-ya-ching-chang-4th-grade-cultural-exchange-experiential-learning-china)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Gala-Play-620x347-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Gala-Play-620x347-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/26/hollywood-glitz-glamour-thank-successful-gala-ever)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Hollywood Glitz & Glamour – Thank You for Our Most Successful Gala Ever!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/26/hollywood-glitz-glamour-thank-successful-gala-ever)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Trial-Video-Play-620x349-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Trial-Video-Play-620x349-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/24/8th-graders-reenact-historical-trial-learn-french-judicial-system)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [8th Graders Reenact Historical Trial to Learn about the French Judicial System](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/24/8th-graders-reenact-historical-trial-learn-french-judicial-system)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/triangle-300x201-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=triangle-300x201-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/22/guest-blogger-thales-theorem-8th-grader-klavie-g)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Guest Blogger: The Thales Theorem, by 8th Grader Klavie G.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/22/guest-blogger-thales-theorem-8th-grader-klavie-g)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/02-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=02-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/14/guest-bloggers-chu-hsi-tseng-shu-chun-tai-inquiry-based-approach-chinese-language-literacy)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Guest Bloggers Chu Hsi Tseng & Shu Chun Tai: An Inquiry-Based Approach to Chinese Language and Literacy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/14/guest-bloggers-chu-hsi-tseng-shu-chun-tai-inquiry-based-approach-chinese-language-literacy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_5346e-2-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_5346e-2-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/08/7-tips-childs-social-emotional-well-sheri-glucoft-wong)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [7 Tips For Your Child’s Social-Emotional Well-Being, from Sheri Glucoft Wong](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/08/7-tips-childs-social-emotional-well-sheri-glucoft-wong)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0457_3-620x412-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0457_3-620x412-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/02/15/alumni-parent-global-dinner-gathering)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumni Parent Global Dinner Gathering](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/02/15/alumni-parent-global-dinner-gathering)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/orig_photo571557_6944828-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=orig_photo571557_6944828-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/02/02/year-rooster-performances-showcase-students-cultural-literacy)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Year of the Rooster Performances Showcase Students’ Cultural Literacy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/02/02/year-rooster-performances-showcase-students-cultural-literacy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_3936e-2-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Oct2016_3936e-2-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/01/06/guest-blogger-jacqueline-cody-collaborative-planning-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Jacqueline Cody: Collaborative Planning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/01/06/guest-blogger-jacqueline-cody-collaborative-planning-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0102-1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0102-1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/12/06/arts-night-2017-californiart-celebrating-golden-state)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2017: CaliforniART – Celebrating the Golden State!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/12/06/arts-night-2017-californiart-celebrating-golden-state)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1818-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1818-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-friendship-in-early-childhood)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Developing Friendship in Early Childhood](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-friendship-in-early-childhood)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0521-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0521-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/11/17/istps-standout-volunteers)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Silicon Valley International School Standout Volunteers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/11/17/istps-standout-volunteers)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2822-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2822-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/19/taking-deeper-look-nursery-cooking-activities)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Guest Blogger Ying Liang: Taking A Deeper Look Into The Nursery Cooking Activities](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/19/taking-deeper-look-nursery-cooking-activities)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8295-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_8295-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/18/guest-blogger-annie-madigan-inquiring-ways-balanced)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Annie Madigan: Inquiring Into the Ways We are Balanced](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/18/guest-blogger-annie-madigan-inquiring-ways-balanced)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0649.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Sept2019_0649.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/07/guest-blogger-melanie-maynarich-conscious-discipline)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Melanie Maynarich: Conscious Discipline](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/07/guest-blogger-melanie-maynarich-conscious-discipline)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_8153-1-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_8153-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/06/soiree-du-vin-2016-californias-best-winemakers-gather-support-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Soirée du Vin 2016: California’s Best Winemakers Gather to Support INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/06/soiree-du-vin-2016-californias-best-winemakers-gather-support-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20160912_113652-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20160912_113652-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/03/inquiry-cycle-action-4th-grade)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The Inquiry Cycle in Action in 4th Grade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/03/inquiry-cycle-action-4th-grade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Confucius-Day-1-1-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Confucius-Day-1-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/28/learning-lens-three-teachers-istp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Learning Through the Lens of "Three Teachers" at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/28/learning-lens-three-teachers-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=1-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/20/guest-blogger-ying-liang-journal-sharing-scaffolding-childrens-second-language-acquisition-meaningful-conversations)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Guest Blogger Ying Liang – Journal Sharing: Scaffolding Children’s Second Language Acquisition through Meaningful Conversations](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/20/guest-blogger-ying-liang-journal-sharing-scaffolding-childrens-second-language-acquisition-meaningful-conversations)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Ali-ORegan-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Ali-ORegan-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/08/16/welcome-istps-new-2016-2017-faculty-staff)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome to INTL's New 2016–2017 Faculty and Staff!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/08/16/welcome-istps-new-2016-2017-faculty-staff)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0941-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0941-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/05/04/7543)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [4th and 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Electoral Process with Mock Election](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/05/04/7543)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3964-620x400-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3964-620x400-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/26/istp-students-take-top-honors-chinese-speech-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [INTL Students Take Top Honors at Chinese Speech Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/26/istp-students-take-top-honors-chinese-speech-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/12976879_10154076577169798_5985775048095514877_o-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=12976879_10154076577169798_5985775048095514877_o-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/22/istps-facilities-lead-way-environmental-stewardship)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Facilities Lead the Way in Environmental Stewardship](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/22/istps-facilities-lead-way-environmental-stewardship)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Updates-about-Taiwan-Day-2-3-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Updates-about-Taiwan-Day-2-3-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/06/5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-exploring-taipei)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip: Exploring Taipei](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/04/06/5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-exploring-taipei)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0945-1-620x512-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0945-1-620x512-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/30/pe-athletics-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [PE and Athletics at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/30/pe-athletics-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0753-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0753-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/24/author-chris-rumble-visits-istp-blog-3rd-graders-sophie-l-lorenne-l)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Author Chris Rumble Visits INTL! – A Blog by 3rd Graders Sophie L. and Lorenne L.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/24/author-chris-rumble-visits-istp-blog-3rd-graders-sophie-l-lorenne-l)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0629-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0629-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/20/gala-2016-istp-community-roars-20s-surpasses-generosity)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Gala 2016: INTL Community Roars into the ‘20s and Surpasses Itself in Generosity!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/20/gala-2016-istp-community-roars-20s-surpasses-generosity)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0610-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0610-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/15/guest-blogger-lauren-christel)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Lauren Christel: INTL's First Ever Student-Led Conferences](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/15/guest-blogger-lauren-christel)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image15-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=image15-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/11/guest-blogger-heidi-smith-inquiry-learning-3rd-grade-english-chinese)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Guest Bloggers Heidi Smith and Ya-Ching Chang: Inquiry Learning in 3rd Grade English and Chinese](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/11/guest-blogger-heidi-smith-inquiry-learning-3rd-grade-english-chinese)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_9436copy-300x198-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_9436copy-300x198-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/03/10-tips-that-will-help-you-enjoy-gala)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [10 Tips That Will Help You Enjoy Gala](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/03/03/10-tips-that-will-help-you-enjoy-gala)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/orig_photo461496_5993305-1-620x357-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=orig_photo461496_5993305-1-620x357-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/29/joanna-hoffman-offers-sage-advice-to-young-people-at-istps-pioneering-women-in-technology-event)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Joanna Hoffman Offers Sage Advice to Young People at INTL’s Pioneering Women in Technology Event](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/29/joanna-hoffman-offers-sage-advice-to-young-people-at-istps-pioneering-women-in-technology-event)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9764-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_9764-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/16/guest-blogger-cecile-roques-pre-k-music-pre-reading-and-art-inspired-by-peter-and-the-wolf)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Guest Blogger Cécile Roques: Pre-K Music, Pre-Reading, and Art Inspired by “Peter and the Wolf”](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/16/guest-blogger-cecile-roques-pre-k-music-pre-reading-and-art-inspired-by-peter-and-the-wolf)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6970e-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6970e-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/09/7322)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL Introduces Student-Led Conferences](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/09/7322)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SOPHIAS-ISTP-LOGO-DESIGN-300x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SOPHIAS-ISTP-LOGO-DESIGN-300x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/03/from-the-chinese-program-director-new-year-wishes-and-next-steps-for-the-istp-chinese-program)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [From the Chinese Program Director: New Year Wishes and Next Steps for the INTL Chinese Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/03/from-the-chinese-program-director-new-year-wishes-and-next-steps-for-the-istp-chinese-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Parade-2009-Feb-07-620x454-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Parade-2009-Feb-07-620x454-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/16/the-international-adventures-of-the-lee-family-switching-programs-but-keeping-the-same-istp-spirit)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The International Adventures of the Lee Family – Switching Programs but Keeping the Same INTL Spirit](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/16/the-international-adventures-of-the-lee-family-switching-programs-but-keeping-the-same-istp-spirit)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_04131-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_04131-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/11/arts-night-2015-a-winter-wonderland-of-creativity-and-magic)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2015: A Winter Wonderland of Creativity and Magic](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/11/arts-night-2015-a-winter-wonderland-of-creativity-and-magic)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/istpLionbridgeChineseWeston1-297x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=istpLionbridgeChineseWeston1-297x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/03/attention-professional-translators-are-you-smarter-than-an-istp-third-grader)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Attention Professional Translators: Are you Smarter than an INTL Third Grader?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/03/attention-professional-translators-are-you-smarter-than-an-istp-third-grader)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-2-1-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Untitled-2-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/11/05/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-inquiry-learning-in-the-early-years)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Carol Slattery: Inquiry Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/11/05/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-inquiry-learning-in-the-early-years)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1180584-1-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=P1180584-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/21/5th-graders-experience-french-culture-and-history-first-hand-in-blerancourt-france)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [5th Graders Experience French Culture and History First-Hand in Blérancourt, France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/21/5th-graders-experience-french-culture-and-history-first-hand-in-blerancourt-france)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6431e-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6431e-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/16/kates-blog-inspiring-inquiry-at-istp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Kate's Blog: Inspiring Inquiry at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/16/kates-blog-inspiring-inquiry-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/4-620x465-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=4-620x465-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/14/guest-blogger-rebecka-langum-4th-grade-environmental-education-in-coloma)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Rebecka Langum: 4th Grade Environmental Education in Coloma](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/14/guest-blogger-rebecka-langum-4th-grade-environmental-education-in-coloma)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0188-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0188-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/07/soiree-du-vin-2015-celebrating-a-decade-of-opulent-wine-and-international-connections)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Soirée du Vin 2015: Celebrating a Decade of Opulent Wine and International Connections](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/07/soiree-du-vin-2015-celebrating-a-decade-of-opulent-wine-and-international-connections)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_00041-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_00041-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/06/guest-blogger-heidi-smith-johnny-appleseed-inspires-interdisciplinary-connections)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Heidi Smith: Johnny Appleseed Inspires Interdisciplinary Connections](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/10/06/guest-blogger-heidi-smith-johnny-appleseed-inspires-interdisciplinary-connections)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/orig_photo421583_5510942-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=orig_photo421583_5510942-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/30/guest-blogger-jacqueline-cody-a-third-grade-class-reflects-on-their-trip-to-little-basin)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Jacqueline Cody: A Third Grade Class Reflects on Their Trip to Little Basin](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/30/guest-blogger-jacqueline-cody-a-third-grade-class-reflects-on-their-trip-to-little-basin)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/House-Logos-620x216-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=House-Logos-620x216-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/24/guest-blogger-lauren-christel-making-connections-across-programs-with-elementary-school-houses)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [German Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/german-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Lauren Christel: Making Connections Across Programs With Elementary School “Houses”](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/24/guest-blogger-lauren-christel-making-connections-across-programs-with-elementary-school-houses)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6973e-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6973e-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/14/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-mindfulness-for-children)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Carol Slattery: Mindfulness for Children](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/14/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-mindfulness-for-children)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0905-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0905-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/01/guest-blogger-mike-kulbieda-introducing-istps-new-elementary-makerspace)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Mike Kulbieda: Introducing INTL’s New Elementary MakerSpace!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/01/guest-blogger-mike-kulbieda-introducing-istps-new-elementary-makerspace)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Jacques-Rancourt_with-Border-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Jacques-Rancourt_with-Border-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/20/welcome-to-istps-new-2015-2016-faculty-and-staff)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome to INTL's New 2015–2016 Faculty and Staff!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/20/welcome-to-istps-new-2015-2016-faculty-and-staff)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0306-2-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0306-2-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/17/cowper-campus-renovations-intentional-design-for-early-years-learning)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Cowper Campus Renovations: Intentional Design for Early Years Learning and Outdoor Discovery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/17/cowper-campus-renovations-intentional-design-for-early-years-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000030687086_Large-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=iStock_000030687086_Large-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/17/philippes-blog-how-curiosity-and-failure-are-key-for-lifelong-learning)

##### [Philippe's Blog: How Curiosity and Failure are Key for Lifelong Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/08/17/philippes-blog-how-curiosity-and-failure-are-key-for-lifelong-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0021-620x411-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0021-620x411-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/17/graduation-2015-a-bittersweet-farewell-to-a-unique-educational-journey)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Graduation 2015: A Bittersweet Farewell to a Unique Educational Journey](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/17/graduation-2015-a-bittersweet-farewell-to-a-unique-educational-journey)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/kate-620x310-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=kate-620x310-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-kate-lussen-let-summer-be-a-time-for-discovery)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Kate Lussen: Let Summer Be a Time for Discovery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-kate-lussen-let-summer-be-a-time-for-discovery)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/11143189_930817741665_2257085042137211752_o-620x303-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=11143189_930817741665_2257085042137211752_o-620x303-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-lucas-gonzalez-shakespeare-in-syria)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Lucas Gonzalez: Shakespeare in Syria](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-lucas-gonzalez-shakespeare-in-syria)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/18099732306_4dce7d5e1d_k-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=18099732306_4dce7d5e1d_k-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/04/istp-student-takes-home-1st-in-region-at-la-dictee-p-g-l-in-montreal)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Student Takes Home 1st in Region at La Dictée P.G.L. in Montreal](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/04/istp-student-takes-home-1st-in-region-at-la-dictee-p-g-l-in-montreal)

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##### [Guest Blogger Chris Livaccari: INTL Students Take Top Honors at the Mandarin Speech Contest!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/05/08/guest-blogger-chris-livaccari-istp-students-take-top-honors-at-the-mandarin-speech-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3961-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3961-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/05/07/guest-blogger-barbara-greiner-exploring-paris-and-studying-at-la-source-school)

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##### [Guest Blogger Barbara Greiner: Exploring Paris and Studying at La Source School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/05/07/guest-blogger-barbara-greiner-exploring-paris-and-studying-at-la-source-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0225-620x412-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0225-620x412-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/24/teentechsf-istp-the-language-of-tech)

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##### [TeenTechSF @ INTL – The Language of Tech](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/24/teentechsf-istp-the-language-of-tech)

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[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Experiential Learning in Hangzhou, China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/10/experiential-learning-in-hangzhou-china)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SAM_3332-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=SAM_3332-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/10/5th-grade-cultural-exchange-touring-taipei-attending-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

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##### [5th Grade Cultural Exchange – Touring Taipei, Attending GaoYuan Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/10/5th-grade-cultural-exchange-touring-taipei-attending-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo379668_5134614-620x465-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo379668_5134614-620x465-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/08/cultural-immersion-in-fumel-france)

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##### [Cultural Immersion in Fumel, France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/08/cultural-immersion-in-fumel-france)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0792-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0792-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/27/visit-from-author-sara-pennypacker-a-celebration-of-creative-writing)

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##### [Visit from Author Sara Pennypacker – A Celebration of Creative Writing!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/27/visit-from-author-sara-pennypacker-a-celebration-of-creative-writing)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo373566_5042912-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo373566_5042912-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/24/student-blogger-tai-noelle-r-3rd-grade-poetry-slam)

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##### [Student Blogger Tai Noelle R. – 3rd Grade Poetry Slam](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/24/student-blogger-tai-noelle-r-3rd-grade-poetry-slam)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/MG_3845-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=MG_3845-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/22/gala-2015-istp-community-rallies-for-the-most-successful-gala-to-date)

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##### [Gala 2015: INTL Community Rallies for the Most Successful Gala to Date!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/22/gala-2015-istp-community-rallies-for-the-most-successful-gala-to-date)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/2009-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=2009-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/19/guest-blogger-arnaud-cabanel-conservation-in-our-own-backyard)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Arnaud Cabanel: Conservation in our Own Backyard](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/19/guest-blogger-arnaud-cabanel-conservation-in-our-own-backyard)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Rams-in-Pagoda-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Rams-in-Pagoda-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/16/guest-blogger-gary-meeker-istp-makes-an-impressive-showing-at-sf-cny-parade)

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##### [Guest Blogger Gary Meeker: INTL Makes an Impressive Showing at SF CNY Parade!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/16/guest-blogger-gary-meeker-istp-makes-an-impressive-showing-at-sf-cny-parade)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4203-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_4203-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/09/guest-blogger-jean-francois-merckling-state-athletics-2015)

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##### [Guest Blogger Jean-François Merckling: State of Athletics 2015](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/09/guest-blogger-jean-francois-merckling-state-athletics-2015)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0613-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0613-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/27/guest-bloggers-erin-jacoba-sensory-exploration-within-nursery-themes)

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##### [Guest Bloggers Erin and Jacoba: Sensory Exploration Within our Nursery Themes](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/27/guest-bloggers-erin-jacoba-sensory-exploration-within-nursery-themes)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2056-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2056-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/05/guest-blogger-ying-liang-chinese-nursery-students-gain-confidence-language-skills-show-tell)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Ying Liang: Chinese Nursery Students Gain Confidence and Language Skills in Show and Tell](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/05/guest-blogger-ying-liang-chinese-nursery-students-gain-confidence-language-skills-show-tell)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0069-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0069-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/05/1st-graders-learn-teaching-others)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [“How-To”– 1st Graders Learn by Teaching Others](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/02/05/1st-graders-learn-teaching-others)

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##### [ISTP Athletics Update](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-athletics-update)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2015-01-07-at-3_46_55-PM1-1-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2015-01-07-at-3_46_55-PM1-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/01/07/guest-blogger-shu-chun-tai-student-reflection-self-assessment-kindergarten)

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##### [Guest Blogger Shu-Chun Tai: Student Reflection and Self-Assessment in Kindergarten](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/01/07/guest-blogger-shu-chun-tai-student-reflection-self-assessment-kindergarten)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1259-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1259-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/01/07/guest-blogger-david-huang-creating-istp-international-airport-arts-night)

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##### [Guest Blogger David Huang: Creating “INTL International Airport” for Arts Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/01/07/guest-blogger-david-huang-creating-istp-international-airport-arts-night)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2014-12-16-at-10_37_35-AM-620x345-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2014-12-16-at-10_37_35-AM-620x345-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/16/5th-graders-take-virtual-tour-musee-de-la-grande-guerre-meaux-france)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [5th Graders Take Virtual Tour of the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux, France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/16/5th-graders-take-virtual-tour-musee-de-la-grande-guerre-meaux-france)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/gotrchalk-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=gotrchalk-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/09/top-5-reasons-join-istps-girls-run-team)

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##### [Top 5 Reasons to Join Girls on the Run Team](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/09/top-5-reasons-join-istps-girls-run-team)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_04711-620x428-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_04711-620x428-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/07/arts-night-2014-every-student-chance-shine)

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##### [Arts Night 2014: Every Student Has a Chance to Shine](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/07/arts-night-2014-every-student-chance-shine)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0177-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0177-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/philippes-blog-pioneering-computer-science-curriculum-istp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Philippe’s Blog: Pioneering a Computer Science Curriculum at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/philippes-blog-pioneering-computer-science-curriculum-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/hangzhouapril2014-620x486-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=hangzhouapril2014-620x486-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/guest-blogger-alyssa-h-making-connections-exchange)

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##### [Guest Blogger: Alyssa H.: Making Connections Through Exchange](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/guest-blogger-alyssa-h-making-connections-exchange)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/plan-ahead-620x412-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=plan-ahead-620x412-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/19/eye-future-board-trustees-strategic-planning)

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##### [An Eye on the Future: Board of Trustees and Strategic Planning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/19/eye-future-board-trustees-strategic-planning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_April2014_1652e-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_April2014_1652e-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/18/intentional-project-theme-based-curriculum-early-years-program)

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##### [Intentional Project and Theme Based Curriculum in Early Years Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/18/intentional-project-theme-based-curriculum-early-years-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo343310_4610742-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo343310_4610742-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/17/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-update-playground-activities)

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##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: An Update on Playground Activities](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/17/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-update-playground-activities)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Unknown-199x300-1-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Unknown-199x300-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/07/guest-blogger-dr-judith-lessow-hurley-benefits-bilingual-education)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Guest Blogger Dr. Judith Lessow-Hurley: Benefits of a Bilingual Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/07/guest-blogger-dr-judith-lessow-hurley-benefits-bilingual-education)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC00086-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC00086-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/04/decade-qiushi-elementary-school)

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##### [A Decade with QiuShi Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/04/decade-qiushi-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/playworkscorevalues-413x620-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=playworkscorevalues-413x620-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/23/power-play)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [The Power of Play](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/23/power-play)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/blerancourtcollage-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=blerancourtcollage-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/16/experiential-learning-in-france)

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##### [Experiential Learning in Blérancourt, France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/16/experiential-learning-in-france)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0868-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0868-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/06/inimitable-soiree-du-vin-friendship-generosity-fine-wine)

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##### [The Inimitable Soirée du Vin: Friendship, Generosity, and Fine Wine](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/06/inimitable-soiree-du-vin-friendship-generosity-fine-wine)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_03631-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_03631-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/01/creativity-collaboration-design-thinking-1st-grade-chinese)

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##### [Creativity, Collaboration, and Design Thinking in 1st Grade Chinese](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/01/creativity-collaboration-design-thinking-1st-grade-chinese)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo339902_4568389-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo339902_4568389-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/25/4th-graders-explore-nature-history-coloma-outdoor-school)

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##### [4th Graders Explore Nature, History at Coloma Outdoor School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/25/4th-graders-explore-nature-history-coloma-outdoor-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-5-620x465-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-5-620x465-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/24/experiential-learning-3rd-grade-overnight-trip-point-reyes)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Experiential Learning: 3rd Grade Overnight Trip to Point Reyes](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/24/experiential-learning-3rd-grade-overnight-trip-point-reyes)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Bialystok-2014-224x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Bialystok-2014-224x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/23/istp-announces-speaker-series-bilingualism)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [INTL Announces Speaker Series on Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/23/istp-announces-speaker-series-bilingualism)

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[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus Seeks Academic Challenge as He Begins College at Age 15](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/18/istp-alumnus-seeks-academic-challenge-begins-college-age-15)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo339045_4558229-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo339045_4558229-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/18/environmental-education-5th-grade-overnight-trip-malakoff-state-park)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Environmental Education: 5th Grade Overnight Trip to Malakoff State Park](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/18/environmental-education-5th-grade-overnight-trip-malakoff-state-park)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_20140720_145308-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_20140720_145308-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/16/istp-5th-grader-alanna-y-wins-3d-printing-humanity-scholarship)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [5th Grader Alanna Y. Wins 3D Printing for Humanity Scholarship](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/16/istp-5th-grader-alanna-y-wins-3d-printing-humanity-scholarship)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/MG_9993-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=MG_9993-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/12/kates-blog-bilingualism-brains-back-school)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Kate's Blog: Bilingualism, Brains, and Back-to-School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/12/kates-blog-bilingualism-brains-back-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0462-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0462-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/05/expansion-innovation-summer-2014-thoughtful-design-learning-mind)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Expansion for Innovation Summer 2014: Thoughtful Design with Learning in Mind](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/05/expansion-innovation-summer-2014-thoughtful-design-learning-mind)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0276-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0276-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/03/rolling-red-carpet-welcome-new-parents)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Rolling out the Red Carpet to Welcome New Parents](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/09/03/rolling-red-carpet-welcome-new-parents)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Jacqueline-Cody-border-227x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Jacqueline-Cody-border-227x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/08/08/welcome-istps-new-2014-2015-faculty)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome to INTL's New 2014–2015 Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/08/08/welcome-istps-new-2014-2015-faculty)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Play-Aug-03-2023-08-07-45-7313-PM.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Play-Aug-03-2023-08-07-45-7313-PM.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/06/25/guest-blogger-elisabeth-lepert-middle-schoolers-engage-scientific-process)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Guest Blogger Elisabeth Lepert: Middle Schoolers Engage with the Scientific Process](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/06/25/guest-blogger-elisabeth-lepert-middle-schoolers-engage-scientific-process)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0756-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0756-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/06/16/graduation-2014-celebrating-giving-thanks-saying-goodbye)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Graduation 2014: Celebrating, Giving Thanks, Saying Goodbye](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/06/16/graduation-2014-celebrating-giving-thanks-saying-goodbye)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0491-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0491-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/20/john-steinbeck-diego-rivera-making-connections-art-literature)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [John Steinbeck and Diego Rivera: Making Connections Between Art and Literature](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/20/john-steinbeck-diego-rivera-making-connections-art-literature)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo133-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo133-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/09/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-la-source-school-complete-linguistic-cultural-immersion)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip to La Source School: Complete Linguistic and Cultural Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/09/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-la-source-school-complete-linguistic-cultural-immersion)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-2-copy-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-2-copy-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/01/istp-students-excel-39th-annual-mandarin-speech-contest)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Students Excel in 39th Annual Mandarin Speech Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/05/01/istp-students-excel-39th-annual-mandarin-speech-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2918-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2918-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/25/cowper-campus-spring-break-mini-camp-voyaging-space)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Cowper Campus Spring Break Mini Camp: Voyaging into Space!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/25/cowper-campus-spring-break-mini-camp-voyaging-space)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo314330_4234669-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo314330_4234669-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/24/peter-wolf-kindergarteners-connect-words-music-art)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Peter and the Wolf: Kindergarteners Connect Words, Music, and Art](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/24/peter-wolf-kindergarteners-connect-words-music-art)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/1_-Chinese-Speech-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=1_-Chinese-Speech-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/22/guest-blogger-suzanne-obrien-trustee-education)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Suzanne O'Brien: Trustee Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/22/guest-blogger-suzanne-obrien-trustee-education)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0297-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0297-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-life-wuhou-foreign-language-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip: Life at the Wuhou Foreign Language School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-life-wuhou-foreign-language-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_5182-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_5182-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-china-exploring-shanghai-learning-qiu-shi-elementary)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to China: Exploring Shanghai, Learning at Qiu Shi Elementary](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-china-exploring-shanghai-learning-qiu-shi-elementary)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20140409_091204_resized-620x348-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20140409_091204_resized-620x348-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-taiwan-update-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to Taiwan: Update from Gaoyuan Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/16/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-taiwan-update-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3525-462x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3525-462x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/15/update-fumel-ropes-course-visiting-rocamadour-cahors-paris)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Update from Fumel: Ropes Course, Visiting Rocamadour, Cahors, and Paris!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/15/update-fumel-ropes-course-visiting-rocamadour-cahors-paris)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1407-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1407-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/08/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-greetings-chengdu)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Middle School Cultural Exchange Trip: Greetings from Chengdu!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/08/middle-school-cultural-exchange-trip-greetings-chengdu)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20140405_143235_resized-349x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20140405_143235_resized-349x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/09/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-taiwan-touring-taipei-attending-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [4th/5th Grade Cultural Exchange Trip to Taiwan: Touring Taipei, Attending Gaoyuan Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/09/4th5th-grade-cultural-exchange-trip-taiwan-touring-taipei-attending-gaoyuan-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3050-462x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3050-462x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/04/update-fumel-arriving-exploring-chateau-de-bonaguil)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Update from Fumel: Arriving and Exploring Château de Bonaguil](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/04/update-fumel-arriving-exploring-chateau-de-bonaguil)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/red-cross-club-meetings-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=red-cross-club-meetings-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/02/middle-school-red-cross-club-works-greater-purpose)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Middle School Red Cross Club Works for a Greater Purpose](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/04/02/middle-school-red-cross-club-works-greater-purpose)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1020-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1020-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-fun-structured-games-supplement-free-play-recess)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Fun Structured Games Supplement Free Play at Recess](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-fun-structured-games-supplement-free-play-recess)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_07921-620x513-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_07921-620x513-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/french-program-6th-graders-teach-kindergarteners-plant-growth-collaborative-science-project)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [French Program 6th Graders Teach Kindergarteners About Plant Growth in Collaborative Science Project](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/french-program-6th-graders-teach-kindergarteners-plant-growth-collaborative-science-project)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Tangible-Play-620x346-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Tangible-Play-620x346-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/istp-students-beta-test-new-educational-ipad-apps)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Students Beta Test New Educational iPad Apps](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/istp-students-beta-test-new-educational-ipad-apps)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/dictee-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=dictee-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/guest-blogger-olivier-monteil-everything-ever-wanted-know-dicte)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger: Olivier Monteil: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dictée](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/guest-blogger-olivier-monteil-everything-ever-wanted-know-dicte)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_04081-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_04081-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/istp-offer-unique-programming-workshop-spring-break)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [INTL to Offer Unique Programming Workshop Over Spring Break](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/istp-offer-unique-programming-workshop-spring-break)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/lepetitprinceplayblog-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=lepetitprinceplayblog-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/20/istp-celebrates-le-petit-princes-70th-anniversary)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Celebrates Le Petit Prince's 70th Anniversary](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/20/istp-celebrates-le-petit-princes-70th-anniversary)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1316-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1316-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/17/social-emotional-learning-beyond-classroom-playground-istp)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Social Emotional Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Playground at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/17/social-emotional-learning-beyond-classroom-playground-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Joan-Didion-Quote-620x230-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Joan-Didion-Quote-620x230-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/06/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-social-emotional-learning-responsibility-empathy)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Social Emotional Learning - Responsibility and Empathy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/06/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-social-emotional-learning-responsibility-empathy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2014-03-07-at-1_27_18-PM-413x620-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2014-03-07-at-1_27_18-PM-413x620-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/07/student-faculty-achievements-leyla-ying-recognized-excellence-writing-teaching)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Student and Faculty Achievements: Leyla and Ying Recognized for Excellence in Writing, Teaching](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/07/student-faculty-achievements-leyla-ying-recognized-excellence-writing-teaching)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image-copy-620x189-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=image-copy-620x189-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/07/february-break-mini-camp-cowper-campus-wild-things)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [February Break Mini Camp on Cowper Campus: Where the Wild Things Are](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/07/february-break-mini-camp-cowper-campus-wild-things)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/bullyingvideoplay-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=bullyingvideoplay-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/02/istp-stands-bullying)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Stand Up Against Bullying!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/02/istp-stands-bullying)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Winter-Olympics-620x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Winter-Olympics-620x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/28/guest-blogger-beatrice-bergemont-february-break-mini-camp-cohn-campus-winter-olympics-comes-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Béatrice Bergemont: February Break Mini Camp on Cohn Campus – The Winter Olympics](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/28/guest-blogger-beatrice-bergemont-february-break-mini-camp-cohn-campus-winter-olympics-comes-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Umbrella-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Umbrella-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/28/guest-blogger-beatrice-bergemont-school-enrichment-activities-help-students-find-passion)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Béatrice Bergemont: After School Enrichment Activities Help Students Find Their Passion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/28/guest-blogger-beatrice-bergemont-school-enrichment-activities-help-students-find-passion)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/chineseproverbforblog-620x230-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=chineseproverbforblog-620x230-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/27/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-recess-time-social-emotional-learning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Recess – A Time For Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/27/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-recess-time-social-emotional-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1050823-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1050823-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/13/istp-5th-graders-meet-french-president-francois-hollande)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [5th Graders Meet French President François Hollande!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/13/istp-5th-graders-meet-french-president-francois-hollande)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1096-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1096-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/07/chinese-new-year-float-building-flying-horse-takes-shape)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Chinese New Year Float Building – The Flying Horse Takes Shape!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/07/chinese-new-year-float-building-flying-horse-takes-shape)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Francois-620x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Francois-620x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/01/14/guest-blogger-francois-guedenet-best-students)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger François Guèdenet: Doing What is Best for Our Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/01/14/guest-blogger-francois-guedenet-best-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2426-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2426-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/01/06/philippes-blog-standardized-testing-bilingual-child)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Philippe’s Blog: Standardized Testing and the Bilingual Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/01/06/philippes-blog-standardized-testing-bilingual-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0669-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0669-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/13/guest-blogger-veronique-merckling-cohn-campus-students-become-computer-programmers-hour)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Guest Blogger Véronique Merckling: Cohn Campus Students Become Computer Programmers for an Hour](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/13/guest-blogger-veronique-merckling-cohn-campus-students-become-computer-programmers-hour)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/letter3-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=letter3-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/13/essence-e-early-years-elementary-school)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [The Essence of an “E” in Early Years and Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/13/essence-e-early-years-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-334x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-334x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/12/photo-copy-free-eco-sensibility-development-whole-child)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Why Are We Photocopy Free? Eco Sensibility and the Development of the Whole Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/12/photo-copy-free-eco-sensibility-development-whole-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Flipped-Classrooms-620x346-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Flipped-Classrooms-620x346-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/09/guest-blogger-kammie-b-brings-innovative-flipped-teaching-7th-grade-pre-algebra)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Kammie B. Brings Innovative Flipped Teaching to 7th Grade Pre-Algebra](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/09/guest-blogger-kammie-b-brings-innovative-flipped-teaching-7th-grade-pre-algebra)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/LisaSurwillo-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=LisaSurwillo-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/08/arts-night-2013-extraordinary-evening)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Arts Night 2013: An Extraordinary Evening!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/08/arts-night-2013-extraordinary-evening)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/judo1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=judo1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/01/istp-judo-club-lessons-sportsmanship-palo-alto-judo-tournament)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Judo Club: Lessons in Sportsmanship at Palo Alto Judo Tournament](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/01/istp-judo-club-lessons-sportsmanship-palo-alto-judo-tournament)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/PC-teaching-BW-for-blog-300x200-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=PC-teaching-BW-for-blog-300x200-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/22/gratitude-at-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Gratitude: Defining Family](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/22/gratitude-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1688-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1688-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/15/challenges-rewards-preparing-accreditation)

##### [Philippe's Blog: The Challenges and Rewards of Preparing for Accreditation](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/15/challenges-rewards-preparing-accreditation)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Green-Business-Award-620x484-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Green-Business-Award-620x484-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/07/istp-named-green-leader-city-palo-alto)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Silicon Valley International School Named “Green Leader” by City of Palo Alto](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/07/istp-named-green-leader-city-palo-alto)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NurseryMiniCamp7-620x465-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=NurseryMiniCamp7-620x465-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/06/fall-mini-camp-week-creativity-fun)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Fall Mini Camp: A Week of Creativity and Fun](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/06/fall-mini-camp-week-creativity-fun)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Unknown-620x455-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Unknown-620x455-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/05/matisse-kindergarten-classroom)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years)

##### [Matisse in the Kindergarten Classroom](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/11/05/matisse-kindergarten-classroom)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3734-300x200-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3734-300x200-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/30/developmentally-appropriate)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [What is Developmentally Appropriate?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/30/developmentally-appropriate)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1050016-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1050016-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/25/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-paris-foret-de-compiegne)

##### [5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Paris and the Fôret de Compiègne](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/25/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-paris-foret-de-compiegne)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0764-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0764-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/24/cowper-taste-week)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Taste Week on Cowper Campus](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/24/cowper-taste-week)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP-2-300x198-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP-2-300x198-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/22/istp-students-will-lead-world)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Why Students Will Lead the World](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/22/istp-students-will-lead-world)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1040746-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1040746-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/22/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-stone-cutting-sculpture-archery)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Stone-cutting, Sculpture, and Archery!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/22/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-stone-cutting-sculpture-archery)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Close-up-Rope-Twirl-282x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Close-up-Rope-Twirl-282x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/21/teachers-become-students)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [When the Teachers Become Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/21/teachers-become-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_5517-620x393-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_5517-620x393-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/18/learning-cuisine-istp-celebrates-10th-anniversary-taste-week)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Learning through Cuisine - INTL Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Taste Week](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/18/learning-cuisine-istp-celebrates-10th-anniversary-taste-week)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1040448-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1040448-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/16/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-arriving-exploring-countryside)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [5th Grade Trip to Blérancourt: Arriving and Exploring the Countryside](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/16/5th-grade-trip-blerancourt-arriving-exploring-countryside)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_1001-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_1001-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/11/istp-choir-commences-2013-2014-school-year)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Choir Begins for 2013-2014 School Year](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/11/istp-choir-commences-2013-2014-school-year)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Exchange-Students-537x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Exchange-Students-537x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/02/exchange-students-arrive-quishi-elementary)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Exchange Students Arrive from Quishi Elementary!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/02/exchange-students-arrive-quishi-elementary)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo275919_3595516-300x224-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo275919_3595516-300x224-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/25/i-believe-in-the-istp-bilingual-journey)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [I believe in the INTL bilingual journey...](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/25/i-believe-in-the-istp-bilingual-journey)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0269-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0269-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/13/the-magic-of-red-carpet)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [The Magic of Red Carpet](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/13/the-magic-of-red-carpet)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Unknown-300x111-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Unknown-300x111-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/05/singapore-math-at-istp)

[Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [Singapore Math at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/09/05/singapore-math-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0231-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0231-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/29/making-istp-the-safest-school-possible-faculty-and-staff-participate-in-a-disaster-simulation)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Making INTL the Safest School Possible – Faculty and Staff Participate in a Disaster Simulation](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/29/making-istp-the-safest-school-possible-faculty-and-staff-participate-in-a-disaster-simulation)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Maintenance-Pic-620x478-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Maintenance-Pic-620x478-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/23/cohn-campus-transformed-by-istps-determined-and-dedicated-maintenance-crew)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Cohn Campus Transformed by INTL's Determined and Dedicated Maintenance Crew](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/23/cohn-campus-transformed-by-istps-determined-and-dedicated-maintenance-crew)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/BrittanyHallFrame-472x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BrittanyHallFrame-472x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/21/welcome-to-istps-new-2013-2014-faculty)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome to INTL’s New 2013-2014 Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/21/welcome-to-istps-new-2013-2014-faculty)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo269470_3541692-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo269470_3541692-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/02/excitement-builds-for-the-opening-of-the-new-cohn-campus)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Excitement Builds for Opening of the New Cohn Campus](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/08/02/excitement-builds-for-the-opening-of-the-new-cohn-campus)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2013-07-12-at-10_13_32-AM-620x409-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2013-07-12-at-10_13_32-AM-620x409-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/07/12/expansion-for-innovation-construction-update-2)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Expansion for Innovation Construction Update #2](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/07/12/expansion-for-innovation-construction-update-2)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0619-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0619-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/28/expansion-for-innovation-construction-update)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Expansion for Innovation Construction Update](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/28/expansion-for-innovation-construction-update)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo1-620x590-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo1-620x590-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/17/learning-through-dance)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Learning Through Dance](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/17/learning-through-dance)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_030017-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_030017-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/17/8th-grade-graduation-ceremony-a-beautiful-emotional-farewell-to-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [8th Grade Graduation Ceremony - A Beautiful, Emotional Farewell to INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/17/8th-grade-graduation-ceremony-a-beautiful-emotional-farewell-to-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Zoekornberg-300x200-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Zoekornberg-300x200-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/07/istp-goes-to-the-white-house)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL Goes to the White House](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/07/istp-goes-to-the-white-house)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0254-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0254-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/06/4th-graders-tour-versailles-virtually)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [4th Graders Tour Versailles – Virtually!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/06/4th-graders-tour-versailles-virtually)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0379-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0379-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/04/2013-my-top-10-kermesse-survival-tips-for-parents)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [My Top 10 Kermesse Survival Tips for Parents](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/04/2013-my-top-10-kermesse-survival-tips-for-parents)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2013-06-04-at-2_24_22-PM-620x270-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2013-06-04-at-2_24_22-PM-620x270-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/04/excitement-builds-for-1000-sq-ft-addition-to-cohn-campus-building)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Excitement Builds for 1,000 sq. ft. Addition to Cohn Campus Building](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/06/04/excitement-builds-for-1000-sq-ft-addition-to-cohn-campus-building)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6073-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_6073-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/31/istp-3rd-grader-devyn-b-is-a-tech-wizard)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school)

##### [ISTP 3rd Grader Devyn B. Is a Tech Wizard](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/31/istp-3rd-grader-devyn-b-is-a-tech-wizard)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Gerald-Hwasta-620x348-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Gerald-Hwasta-620x348-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/31/creating-the-classrooms-of-the-future)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Creating Classrooms of the Future](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/31/creating-the-classrooms-of-the-future)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2013-05-23-at-2_30_27-PM-620x273-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2013-05-23-at-2_30_27-PM-620x273-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/23/rothschild-multipurpose-room-renovation-will-increase-pe-options-create-indooroutdoor-flexibility)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Rothschild Multipurpose Room Renovation Will Increase PE Options, Create Indoor/Outdoor Flexibility](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/23/rothschild-multipurpose-room-renovation-will-increase-pe-options-create-indooroutdoor-flexibility)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Media-Hub-2-620x323-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Media-Hub-2-620x323-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/16/new-media-hub-will-transform-student-learning-at-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [New Media Hub Will Transform Student Learning at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/16/new-media-hub-will-transform-student-learning-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2013-05-21-at-10_22_50-AM1-620x339-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2013-05-21-at-10_22_50-AM1-620x339-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/16/8th-grader-to-present-three-plays-thursday-may-23)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [8th Graders to Present Three Plays - Thursday, May 23](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/16/8th-grader-to-present-three-plays-thursday-may-23)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2011-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2011-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/13/parents-day-on-cowper)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Parents' Day on Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/13/parents-day-on-cowper)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0167-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0167-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/10/expansion-for-innovation-evening-exciting-plans-for-cohn-campus-are-revealed)

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##### [Expansion for Innovation Evening: Exciting Plans for Cohn Campus Are Revealed](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/10/expansion-for-innovation-evening-exciting-plans-for-cohn-campus-are-revealed)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo261861_3338054-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo261861_3338054-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/09/guest-student-blogger-saxon-the-gym-we-built-in-costa-rica)

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##### [Guest Student Blogger Saxon H.: The Gym We Built in Costa Rica](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/09/guest-student-blogger-saxon-the-gym-we-built-in-costa-rica)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/2013-ChineseSpeech-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=2013-ChineseSpeech-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/07/istp-students-take-top-honors-at-38th-annual-mandarin-speech-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [INTL Students Take Top Honors at 38th Annual Mandarin Speech Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/07/istp-students-take-top-honors-at-38th-annual-mandarin-speech-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_00552-620x416-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_00552-620x416-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/06/istp-6th-graders-sweep-ccte-writing-competition)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL 6th Graders Sweep CCTE Writing Competition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/06/istp-6th-graders-sweep-ccte-writing-competition)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1716-264x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_1716-264x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/06/earth-week-on-cowper-encouraging-discovery-respect-and-community)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Earth Week on Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/05/06/earth-week-on-cowper-encouraging-discovery-respect-and-community)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo261906_3340543-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo261906_3340543-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/30/guest-student-blogger-alix-my-international-service-project-in-costa-rica)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Guest Student Blogger Alix: My International Service Project in Costa Rica](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/30/guest-student-blogger-alix-my-international-service-project-in-costa-rica)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image%5B37%5D.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=image%5B37%5D.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/advice-for-traveling-in-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Advice for Traveling in China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/advice-for-traveling-in-china)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2013-04-23-at-12_15_34-PM-1-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-Shot-2013-04-23-at-12_15_34-PM-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/23/dodecahedron-by-7th-graders-math-in-french)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Seventh Graders Build a Dodecahedron!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/23/dodecahedron-by-7th-graders-math-in-french)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000015300555Large-copy-620x449-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=iStock_000015300555Large-copy-620x449-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/15/last-day-in-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Last Day in China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/15/last-day-in-china)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_02992-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_02992-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/15/mandarin-speech-presentations-congratulations-to-our-talented-speakers)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Mandarin Speech Presentations – Congratulations to our Talented Speakers!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/15/mandarin-speech-presentations-congratulations-to-our-talented-speakers)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/goodbye-hangzhou.-hello-wuxi-suzhou-shanghai>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Goodbye Hangzhou. Hello Wuxi, Suzhou, & Shanghai!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/goodbye-hangzhou.-hello-wuxi-suzhou-shanghai)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=image-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/11/three-days-at-the-qiushi-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Three Days at the Qiushi School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/11/three-days-at-the-qiushi-school)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/09/the-spring-field-trip-with-the-quishi-school>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [The Spring Field Trip with the Qiushi School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/09/the-spring-field-trip-with-the-quishi-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo259934_3299188-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo259934_3299188-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/09/update-from-fumel-the-4th-grade-french-exchange-trip)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Update from Fumel – the 4th Grade French Exchange Trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/09/update-from-fumel-the-4th-grade-french-exchange-trip)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20130408-0930391-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20130408-0930391-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/the-great-wall-tech-museum-olympic-park)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [The Great Wall, Tech Museum, & Olympic Park](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/the-great-wall-tech-museum-olympic-park)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20130408-1000031-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20130408-1000031-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/beihai-park-prince-gongs-palace-tiananmen-square-the-forbidden-city)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Beihai Park, Prince Gong's Palace, Tiananmen Square, & The Forbidden City](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/beihai-park-prince-gongs-palace-tiananmen-square-the-forbidden-city)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20130408-1235371-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20130408-1235371-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/a-night-on-the-sleeper-train)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [A Night on the Sleeper Train](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/a-night-on-the-sleeper-train)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20130408-1531151-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20130408-1531151-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/sunday-in-hangzhou-2)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Sunday in Hangzhou](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/sunday-in-hangzhou-2)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/greetings-from-beijing>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Greetings from Beijing!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/07/greetings-from-beijing)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20130408-1553191-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20130408-1553191-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/08/first-day-at-the-quishi-school)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [First Day at the Qiushi School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/08/first-day-at-the-quishi-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0025-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0025-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/04/student-creativity-on-display-at-music-week)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Student Creativity on Display at Music Week](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/04/04/student-creativity-on-display-at-music-week)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fumel-days-1-2>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Fumel, Days 1 & 2](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/fumel-days-1-2)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/cohn_outside-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=cohn_outside-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/31/get-to-know-the-istp-board-of-trustees)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Get to Know the INTL Board of Trustees](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/31/get-to-know-the-istp-board-of-trustees)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_9059small-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_9059small-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/24/the-exquisite-elegance-of-the-black-and-white-ball-istps-event-of-the-year)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The Exquisite Elegance of the Black and White Ball – INTL’s Event of the Year!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/24/the-exquisite-elegance-of-the-black-and-white-ball-istps-event-of-the-year)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0932-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0932-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/22/iranian-new-year-presentation)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Iranian New Year Presentation](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/22/iranian-new-year-presentation)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/MG_02701-620x413-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=MG_02701-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/21/istp-is-one-of-the-safest-schools-in-palo-alto)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL is one of the Safest Schools in Palo Alto](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/21/istp-is-one-of-the-safest-schools-in-palo-alto)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/naama_amit-1-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=naama_amit-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/15/guest-blogger-parent-naama-tal-reflects-on-the-istp-experience)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Parent Naama Tal Reflects on the INTL Experience](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/15/guest-blogger-parent-naama-tal-reflects-on-the-istp-experience)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0811-147x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0811-147x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/15/black-and-white-day-on-cowper)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Black and White day on Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/15/black-and-white-day-on-cowper)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_1484-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_1484-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/07/guest-blogger-thank-you-from-gary-meeker-to-all-involved-in-the-cny-float-build)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Thank You from Gary Meeker to All Involved in the CNY Float Build!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/07/guest-blogger-thank-you-from-gary-meeker-to-all-involved-in-the-cny-float-build)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/CNY-Parade-Blog-Pic1-620x336-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=CNY-Parade-Blog-Pic1-620x336-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/01/guest-blogger-message-from-jim-armstrong-cny-parade-chair)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Message from Jim Armstrong, CNY Parade Chair](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/03/01/guest-blogger-message-from-jim-armstrong-cny-parade-chair)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0689-4.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0689-4.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/28/up-up-and-away-february-mini-camp)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Up, Up and Away: February Mini Camp](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/28/up-up-and-away-february-mini-camp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo254024_31849351-620x422-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo254024_31849351-620x422-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/21/chinese-new-year-festival-at-cowper)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Chinese New Year Festival at Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/21/chinese-new-year-festival-at-cowper)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/BD-Rosie-001-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=BD-Rosie-001-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/19/7th-grade-english-comic-book-project-where-does-our-food-really-come-from)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [7th Grade English Comic Book Project: Where Does Our Food Really Come From?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/19/7th-grade-english-comic-book-project-where-does-our-food-really-come-from)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/2013NAbroad1_February_9-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=2013NAbroad1_February_9-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/13/istp-choir-performs-at-palo-alto-neighbors-abroad-festival)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Choir Performs at Palo Alto Neighbors Abroad Festival!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/02/13/istp-choir-performs-at-palo-alto-neighbors-abroad-festival)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_06251-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_06251-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/01/31/istp-ipad-workshop-meaningful-technology-in-the-classroom)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [iPad Workshop: Meaningful Technology in the Classroom](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/01/31/istp-ipad-workshop-meaningful-technology-in-the-classroom)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled%20(2%20of%2013).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=untitled%20(2%20of%2013).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-night-at-istp)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Art Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-night-at-istp)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-from-an-outsiders-glace-by-val-harhager>

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [ISTP From an OutSiders Glace by Val Harhager](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-from-an-outsiders-glace-by-val-harhager)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/whats-going-on-in-these-halls>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [What's Going On In These Halls?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/whats-going-on-in-these-halls)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0092-199x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0092-199x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/12/02/view-of-the-city-comes-to-life)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### ["View of the City" Comes to Life](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/12/02/view-of-the-city-comes-to-life)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/fractale-300x270-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=fractale-300x270-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/15/middle-school-french-math-fractales)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Middle School French Math - Fractales](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/15/middle-school-french-math-fractales)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Classof2012-300x207-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Classof2012-300x207-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/14/holiday-wish-for-istps-high-school-class-of-2012)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Holiday Wish for the High School Class of 2012](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/14/holiday-wish-for-istps-high-school-class-of-2012)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/A6s5TNQCAAAI9AZ-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=A6s5TNQCAAAI9AZ-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/12/khan-academy-partnership)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Khan Academy Partnership](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/11/12/khan-academy-partnership)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Unknown-620x348-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=Unknown-620x348-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-postcards-in-blerancourt)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - Postcards in Blérancourt](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-postcards-in-blerancourt)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-auvers-sur-oise>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - Auvers sur Oise](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-auvers-sur-oise)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image3-620x348-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=image3-620x348-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-labbaye-saint-jean-des-vignes)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - L'Abbaye Saint-Jean des Vignes](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/25/blerancourt-exchange-labbaye-saint-jean-des-vignes)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1000576-445x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1000576-445x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/24/armistice-chateau-de-compiegne-tir-a-larc)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - Armistice, Château de Compiègne & Tir à l'Arc](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/24/armistice-chateau-de-compiegne-tir-a-larc)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20121021-150114-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20121021-150114-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/21/saturday-in-paris)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - Saturday in Paris](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/21/saturday-in-paris)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20121021-145526-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20121021-145526-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/21/blerancourt-exchange-a-day-at-the-chateau-de-blerancourt)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - A Day at the Château de Blérancourt](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/21/blerancourt-exchange-a-day-at-the-chateau-de-blerancourt)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/letsgo-300x224-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=letsgo-300x224-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-students-participate-in-stanford-lets-go-ecology-project)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Middle School Students Participate in Stanford LET'S GO Ecology Project](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-students-participate-in-stanford-lets-go-ecology-project)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/blerancourt-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=blerancourt-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/18/blerancourt-exchange-la-caverne-du-dragon-le-chemin-des-dames)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Blérancourt Exchange - La Caverne du Dragon & Le Chemin des Dames](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/18/blerancourt-exchange-la-caverne-du-dragon-le-chemin-des-dames)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/18/everyday-life-at-istp-bbb>

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Everyday Life - Between Backyard and Bakery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/18/everyday-life-at-istp-bbb)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/suzanne-web-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=suzanne-web-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/12/trustee-visitation-days-2012)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Trustee Visitation Days 2012](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/12/trustee-visitation-days-2012)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/between-backyard-and-bakery>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Between Backyard and Bakery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/between-backyard-and-bakery)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20121010-162656-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20121010-162656-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/10/stand-up-against-bullying-wear-pink)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Stand Up Against Bullying - Wear Pink!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/10/stand-up-against-bullying-wear-pink)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/judoteamlogo-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=judoteamlogo-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/08/istps-judo-team)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Judo Team](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/08/istps-judo-team)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/04/everyday-life-at-istp-6th-grade-chinese-humanities-class>

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Everyday Life - 6th Grade Chinese Humanities Class](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/04/everyday-life-at-istp-6th-grade-chinese-humanities-class)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC2353-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC2353-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/guest-blogger-elizabeth-w-steve-g-an-honest-look-at-istps-middle-school)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Guest Blogger: Elizabeth W. & Steve G.: An Honest Look at Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/guest-blogger-elizabeth-w-steve-g-an-honest-look-at-istps-middle-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-shot-2012-09-27-at-1_52_51-PM-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-shot-2012-09-27-at-1_52_51-PM-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/istp-named-one-of-palo-altos-green-business-leaders)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [School is Named one of Palo Alto's "Green Business Leaders"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/istp-named-one-of-palo-altos-green-business-leaders)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0209-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0209-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/24/celebrating-confucius-day-and-the-mid-autumn-moon-festival-at-istp)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Celebrating Confucius Day and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/24/celebrating-confucius-day-and-the-mid-autumn-moon-festival-at-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0007-300x198-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0007-300x198-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/07/where-are-they-now)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Where are they now?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/07/where-are-they-now)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Nicole-Serra-Crop-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Nicole-Serra-Crop-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/28/new-administrative-and-support-staff-structure-for-2012-2013)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [New Administrative and Support Staff Structure for 2012-2013](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/28/new-administrative-and-support-staff-structure-for-2012-2013)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kammi-231x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kammi-231x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/welcome-to-istps-new-2012-2013-faculty)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome the New 2012-2013 Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/welcome-to-istps-new-2012-2013-faculty)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0090-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0090-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/ipad-training-for-istp-faculty)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [iPad Training with our Faculty](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/ipad-training-for-istp-faculty)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/17/katie-f-s-day-at-the-new-khan-academy-discovery-lab>

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Katie F.'s Day at the New Khan Academy Discovery Lab](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/17/katie-f-s-day-at-the-new-khan-academy-discovery-lab)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/khan-academy-discovery-lab-at-istp-this-summer>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Khan Academy Discovery Lab this Summer](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/khan-academy-discovery-lab-at-istp-this-summer)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo287-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo287-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/polina-l-s-perspective-on-france)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Polina L.'s Perspective on France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/polina-l-s-perspective-on-france)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0194-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0194-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/2012-queen-of-kermesse)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [2012 Queen of Kermesse](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/2012-queen-of-kermesse)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0005-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0005-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/18/farewell-graduates)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school)

##### [Farewell, Graduates!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/18/farewell-graduates)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-7-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-7-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/13/sara-f-s-perspective-of-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Sara F.'s Perspective of China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/13/sara-f-s-perspective-of-china)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Toes-224x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Toes-224x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/07/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-pedicures-pie-and-the-painted-ladies-for-a-teacher-treasure)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Pedicures, Pie, and the Painted Ladies for a Teacher Treasure](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/07/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-pedicures-pie-and-the-painted-ladies-for-a-teacher-treasure)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Photo-China-Blog-1-620x464-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Photo-China-Blog-1-620x464-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/06/istp-student-perspective-on-china-trip)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Elizabeth M.'s Perspective on China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/06/istp-student-perspective-on-china-trip)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP2012girls-515x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP2012girls-515x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/05/istp-futsal-spring-season-update)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Futsal: Spring Season Update](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/05/istp-futsal-spring-season-update)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0017-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0017-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/05/istp-girl-scouts-makingdifference)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Girl Scouts Make a Difference on Campus and in Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/05/istp-girl-scouts-makingdifference)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3225-620x257-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_3225-620x257-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/istp-students-have-articles-published-in-world-journal)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Students have articles published in World Journal](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/istp-students-have-articles-published-in-world-journal)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC9717-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC9717-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/focus-on-chinese-literacy)

[Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Focus on Chinese Literacy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/focus-on-chinese-literacy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NabilHamade-413x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=NabilHamade-413x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/istp-alumnus-places-first-in-a-p-french-test)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus Ranks First in National French Exam](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/01/istp-alumnus-places-first-in-a-p-french-test)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_00192-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_00192-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/middle-school-participates-in-presidents-challenge)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Middle School participates in President's Challenge](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/middle-school-participates-in-presidents-challenge)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0021-620x411-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0021-620x411-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/istp-students-place-at-actfl-video-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Students place at ACTFL video contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/istp-students-place-at-actfl-video-contest)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/istp-girls-on-the-run>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Girls on the Run](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/istp-girls-on-the-run)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_00181-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_00181-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/catherine-missonier-french-fiction-writer-visits-istp)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Catherine Missonier, French fiction writer, visits our School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/29/catherine-missonier-french-fiction-writer-visits-istp)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NicolasQuach_resized-300x198-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=NicolasQuach_resized-300x198-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/24/istp-alumnus-places-in-top-50-in-national-exam)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Alumnus place in Top 50 in National Exam](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/24/istp-alumnus-places-in-top-50-in-national-exam)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_4199-620x409-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_4199-620x409-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/guest-blogger-cee-b-f-dear-abby-what-is-kermesse-and-how-do-i-enjoy-it)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Guest Blogger: Cee B-F. "Dear Abby, What is Kermesse? And how do I enjoy it?"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/guest-blogger-cee-b-f-dear-abby-what-is-kermesse-and-how-do-i-enjoy-it)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_00241-411x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_00241-411x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/istp-student-places-1st-in-kangourou-contest)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Student places 1st in Kangourou Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/istp-student-places-1st-in-kangourou-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled-46-of-66-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=untitled-46-of-66-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/dictee-pgl-and-kangourou-contest-middle-school-2012)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Dictée PGL and Kangourou Contest, Middle School 2012](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/23/dictee-pgl-and-kangourou-contest-middle-school-2012)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_00152-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_00152-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/17/dictee-pgl-et-concours-kangourou-2012)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Dictée PGL et concours Kangourou 2012](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/17/dictee-pgl-et-concours-kangourou-2012)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-620x463-2-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-620x463-2-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/16/making-new-friends)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Making New Friends](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/16/making-new-friends)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/NicholasThibault-413x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=NicholasThibault-413x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/15/my-experience-hosting-a-blerancourt-exchange-student)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [My Experience Hosting a Blérancourt Exchange Student](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/15/my-experience-hosting-a-blerancourt-exchange-student)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/15/chinese-immersion-pre-k-works-on-their-own-story-books>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Chinese Immersion Pre-K works on their own Story Books](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/15/chinese-immersion-pre-k-works-on-their-own-story-books)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo2741-300x224-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo2741-300x224-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/10/la-source)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [La Source](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/10/la-source)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0967_1-442x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0967_1-442x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/10/who-is-mindy-w)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Who is Mindy W.?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/10/who-is-mindy-w)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2203-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2203-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/jardinage-a-cowper)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Jardinage à Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/jardinage-a-cowper)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0372-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0372-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/pta-spring-musicale)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [PTA Spring Musicale](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/pta-spring-musicale)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0106-620x411-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0106-620x411-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/congratulations-chinese-cltac-speech-contest-prize-winners)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Congratulations Chinese CLTAC Speech Contest Prize Winners!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/congratulations-chinese-cltac-speech-contest-prize-winners)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/zoom_photo215272_2466423-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=zoom_photo215272_2466423-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/28/patricia-c-s-blog-volunteers-make-magic-happen)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Patricia C.'s Blog: Volunteers Make Magic Happen](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/28/patricia-c-s-blog-volunteers-make-magic-happen)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_04151-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_04151-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/24/building-an-icosahedron-in-math-in-french-6th-grade)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Building an Icosahedron in Math in French - 6th grade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/24/building-an-icosahedron-in-math-in-french-6th-grade)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/19/shanghai>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Shanghai](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/19/shanghai)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/18/last-day-in-shanghai>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Last Day in Shanghai](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/18/last-day-in-shanghai)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/17/back-to-school-monday-and-tuesday>

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Back to School Monday and Tuesday](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/17/back-to-school-monday-and-tuesday)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/bdays3-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=bdays3-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/16/birthdays-in-hangzhou)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Birthdays in Hangzhou](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/16/birthdays-in-hangzhou)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/silk1-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=silk1-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/more-pics-from-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [More pics from China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/more-pics-from-china)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/sunday-in-hangzhou>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Sunday in Hangzhou](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/sunday-in-hangzhou)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120415-230604-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120415-230604-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-a-sunday-in-paris)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - A Sunday in Paris](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/15/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-a-sunday-in-paris)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/bird-nest-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=bird-nest-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/photos-from-china)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Photos from China](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/photos-from-china)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/to-china-with-love>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [To China With Love](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/to-china-with-love)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120414-184110-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120414-184110-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-were-in-paris)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - We're in Paris!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/14/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-were-in-paris)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/hangzhou-greets-istp-with-a-song-gifts-and-grand-hellos>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Hangzhou Greets INTL with a Song, Gifts, and Grand Hellos!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/hangzhou-greets-istp-with-a-song-gifts-and-grand-hellos)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120413-075422-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120413-075422-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-lascaux-sarlat)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - Lascaux & Sarlat](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-lascaux-sarlat)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120413-234610-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120413-234610-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-cahors)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - Cahors](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/13/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-cahors)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120412-050919-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120412-050919-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/12/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-le-chateau-de-bonaguil)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - Le Château de Bonaguil](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/12/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-le-chateau-de-bonaguil)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/11/night-sleeper-nanjing-and-now-hangzhou>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Night Sleeper, Nanjing, and now Hangzhou](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/11/night-sleeper-nanjing-and-now-hangzhou)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/11/beijing-natives-love-our-istp-students>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Beijing natives love our INTL students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/11/beijing-natives-love-our-istp-students)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120410-224720-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120410-224720-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/10/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-a-day-in-fumel)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - A Day in Fumel](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/10/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-a-day-in-fumel)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120409-182856-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120409-182856-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/09/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-laccrobranche)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - L'accrobranche](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/09/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-fumel-trip-laccrobranche)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC0363-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC0363-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/09/beijing-loves-istp-students)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Beijing loves INTL students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/09/beijing-loves-istp-students)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/08/istp-4th-and-5th-graders-in-beijing>

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [INTL 4th and 5th graders in Beijing](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/08/istp-4th-and-5th-graders-in-beijing)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/20120408-192320-300x224-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=20120408-192320-300x224-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/08/sfo-to-fumel-weve-arrived)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Fumel Trip - SFO to Fumel... We've arrived!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/08/sfo-to-fumel-weve-arrived)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/remi-and-chloe1-620x361-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=remi-and-chloe1-620x361-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/06/congratulations-remi-and-chloe)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [Congratulations, Rémi and Chloé](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/06/congratulations-remi-and-chloe)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0001-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0001-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/03/4th-grade-spreads-love-of-reading-through-buddy-program)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [4th Grade Spreads Love of Reading through Buddy Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/03/4th-grade-spreads-love-of-reading-through-buddy-program)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0098-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0098-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/middle-school-students-lead-the-way-in-keeping-istp-green)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school)

##### [Middle School Students Lead the Way in Keeping INTL Green](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/middle-school-students-lead-the-way-in-keeping-istp-green)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0106-620x411-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0106-620x411-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/generation-safe)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Generation Safe](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/generation-safe)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0028-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0028-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/22/how-bungee-jumping-barbies-help-teach-math-concepts)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [How Bungee Jumping Barbies Help Teach Math Concepts](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/22/how-bungee-jumping-barbies-help-teach-math-concepts)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/colorful-brain-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=colorful-brain-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/20/the-benefits-of-bilingualism)

[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Bilingualism Stimulates Brain](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/20/the-benefits-of-bilingualism)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0140-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0140-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/16/kates-blog-following-social-emotional-learning-in-the-elementary-school)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Kate's Blog: Following Social Emotional Learning in the Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/16/kates-blog-following-social-emotional-learning-in-the-elementary-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-shot-2012-03-12-at-2_33_24-PM-1-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-shot-2012-03-12-at-2_33_24-PM-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/12/2nd-graders-sing-to-local-retirement-home)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [2nd Graders Sing to Local Retirement Home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/12/2nd-graders-sing-to-local-retirement-home)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/judo-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=judo-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/27/istps-judo-club-at-south-san-francisco-boys-girls-tournament)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [INTL's Judo Club at South San Francisco Boys & Girls Tournament](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/27/istps-judo-club-at-south-san-francisco-boys-girls-tournament)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo168780_1648586-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=large_photo168780_1648586-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/23/13-classes-reach-100-participation-in-the-annual-fund)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [13 Classes Reach 100% Participation in the Annual Fund!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/23/13-classes-reach-100-participation-in-the-annual-fund)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC8443-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC8443-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/14/guest-blogger-warren-k-san-francisco-chinese-new-year-parade-year-of-the-dragon-float-done)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Warren K.: San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade - Year of the Dragon Float -- Done!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/14/guest-blogger-warren-k-san-francisco-chinese-new-year-parade-year-of-the-dragon-float-done)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0052-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0052-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/10/what-do-over-a-dozen-french-and-international-schools-have-in-common)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [What do over a dozen French and international schools have in common?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/10/what-do-over-a-dozen-french-and-international-schools-have-in-common)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-3_44_42-PM1-231x300-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-3_44_42-PM1-231x300-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/03/kates-blog-the-perseverance-of-young-journalists)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Kate's Blog: The perseverance of young journalists](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/03/kates-blog-the-perseverance-of-young-journalists)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/actflvideo-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=actflvideo-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/03/middle-school-students-place-2nd-in-american-council-in-the-teaching-of-foreign-languages-actfl-video-contest)

[Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [Middle School Students Place 2nd in American Council in the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Video Contest](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/02/03/middle-school-students-place-2nd-in-american-council-in-the-teaching-of-foreign-languages-actfl-video-contest)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Tournoi-des-Ameriques2-620x397-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Tournoi-des-Ameriques2-620x397-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/01/18/istp-futsal-the-start-of-something-new)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [INTL Futsal: The Start of Something New](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/01/18/istp-futsal-the-start-of-something-new)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/old-lady-who-swallowed-a-fly-620x464-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=old-lady-who-swallowed-a-fly-620x464-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/01/11/a-peek-at-istp-classroom-activities)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [A Peek at INTL Classroom Activities](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/01/11/a-peek-at-istp-classroom-activities)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/handfive-620x412-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=handfive-620x412-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/09/5-reasons-to-give)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [5 Reasons to Give](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/09/5-reasons-to-give)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/363700193-jelly-sandwich-heart-blood-sugar-lowss-1-1.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=363700193-jelly-sandwich-heart-blood-sugar-lowss-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/07/heart-warming-post-by-teachers)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Heart-Warming Post by Teachers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/07/heart-warming-post-by-teachers)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC6628-585x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC6628-585x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/05/why-is-arts-night-a-success)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Why is Arts Night a Success?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/05/why-is-arts-night-a-success)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC0822Heidi-411x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC0822Heidi-411x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/02/istp-student-nominates-teacher-for-john-hopkins-university-grant)

[Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement)

##### [INTL Student Nominates Teacher for John Hopkins University Award](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/12/02/istp-student-nominates-teacher-for-john-hopkins-university-grant)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-620x463-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-620x463-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/26/social-emotional-learning-whose-job-is-it-anyway)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Social Emotional Learning: Whose Job is it Anyway?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/26/social-emotional-learning-whose-job-is-it-anyway)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/homework-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=homework-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/19/kates-blog-homework)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Kate's Blog: Homework?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/19/kates-blog-homework)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/100_2317-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=100_2317-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/11/photocopy-free-week-on-cowper)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Photocopy Free Week on Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/11/photocopy-free-week-on-cowper)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000007101470Small-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=iStock_000007101470Small-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/09/kates-blog-an-sel-moment-to-tell-or-not-to-tell)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Kate's Blog: An SEL moment - to tell or not to tell](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/11/09/kates-blog-an-sel-moment-to-tell-or-not-to-tell)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0427-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0427-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/27/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-la-caverne-du-dragon-and-le-chemin-des-dames)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - La Caverne du Dragon and le Chemin des Dames](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/27/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-la-caverne-du-dragon-and-le-chemin-des-dames)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0375-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0375-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/26/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-postcards-a-reception)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - Postcards & a Reception](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/26/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-postcards-a-reception)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0277-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0277-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/25/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-a-day-in-amiens)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - A Day in Amiens](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/25/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-a-day-in-amiens)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/TourEiffel-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=TourEiffel-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/25/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-our-day-in-paris)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - Our Day in Paris!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/25/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-our-day-in-paris)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0240-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0240-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-le-musee-de-blerancourt-and-le-chateau-de-compiegne)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - Le Musée de Blérancourt and le Château de Compiègne](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-le-musee-de-blerancourt-and-le-chateau-de-compiegne)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0070-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0070-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-chateau-de-pierrefonds-archery)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - Château de Pierrefonds and Archery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-chateau-de-pierrefonds-archery)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0047-300x225-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0047-300x225-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-weve-arrived)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - We've arrived!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-weve-arrived)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0188-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0188-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-labbaye-saint-jean-des-vignes)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Guest Blogger Erin O'Rielly - Blérancourt Trip - L'Abbaye Saint Jean des Vignes](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/24/guest-blogger-erin-orielly-blerancourt-trip-labbaye-saint-jean-des-vignes)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0299-1014x673-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0299-1014x673-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/trustee-visitation-days)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Trustee Visitation Days](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/trustee-visitation-days)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0903-224x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_0903-224x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/kates-blog-teachers-explore-sel-and-design-thinking)

[STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem)

##### [Kate's Blog: Teachers Explore SEL and Design Thinking](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/kates-blog-teachers-explore-sel-and-design-thinking)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0596-1014x673-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0596-1014x673-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/connecting-with-our-roots)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Connecting with our Roots](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/19/connecting-with-our-roots)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6646-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_6646-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/18/local-chefs-teach-students-about-gastronomy)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [Local Chefs Teach Students about Gastronomy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/18/local-chefs-teach-students-about-gastronomy)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/kid-piggy-bank-300x232-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=kid-piggy-bank-300x232-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/18/kids-and-money-what-are-you-teaching-your-kids)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Kids and Money, what are you teaching your kids?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/18/kids-and-money-what-are-you-teaching-your-kids)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC5925-1024x680-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC5925-1024x680-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/13/expanding-minds-expanding-palates)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Expanding Minds, Expanding Palates!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/13/expanding-minds-expanding-palates)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_02801-1024x680-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_02801-1024x680-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/07/istp-idols-auditions-draw-big-turnout)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### ["Idols" Auditions Draw Big Turnout!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/07/istp-idols-auditions-draw-big-turnout)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/back_to_schoo_lunch_box_foods_flickr-1024x1024-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=back_to_schoo_lunch_box_foods_flickr-1024x1024-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/05/kates-blog-lunch-revised)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Kate's Blog: Lunch, revised](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/10/05/kates-blog-lunch-revised)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_7533-1024x768-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_7533-1024x768-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/28/istp-marches-in-the-los-altos-pet-parade)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Marches in the Los Altos Pet Parade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/28/istp-marches-in-the-los-altos-pet-parade)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/25/kates-blog-suggested-readinglistening-as-we-go-back-to-school>

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Kate's Blog: Suggested reading/listening as we go back to school](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/25/kates-blog-suggested-readinglistening-as-we-go-back-to-school)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/confucius-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=confucius-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/22/chinese-tradition-of-respect-in-an-authentic-context)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion)

##### [Chinese Tradition of Respect in an Authentic Context](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/22/chinese-tradition-of-respect-in-an-authentic-context)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_8870-300x199-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_8870-300x199-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/11/kates-blog-lunchtime-learning)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Kate's Blog: Lunchtime Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/11/kates-blog-lunchtime-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC9590-1024x680-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC9590-1024x680-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/07/one-of-the-most-important-things-you-can-do-for-your-child)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [One of the most important things you can do for your child.](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/07/one-of-the-most-important-things-you-can-do-for-your-child)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0011v22-1024x679-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0011v22-1024x679-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/07/why-do-alumni-still-visit-us)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/alumni)

##### [Why do alumni like to visit us?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/09/07/why-do-alumni-still-visit-us)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/KISS-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=KISS-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/31/k-i-s-s-keep-it-simple-sweetie)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple, Sweetie](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/31/k-i-s-s-keep-it-simple-sweetie)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0072-1024x680-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0072-1024x680-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/29/tinker-toy-challenge-and-collaboration)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Tinker Toy Challenge and Collaboration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/29/tinker-toy-challenge-and-collaboration)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6348_Cloned%20copy.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6348_Cloned%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/22/welcome-istps-new-faculty-members)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Welcome INTL's New Faculty Members!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/22/welcome-istps-new-faculty-members)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/17/guest-bloggers>

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Guest Bloggers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/17/guest-bloggers)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/04/discovering-the-world>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Discovering the world](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/04/discovering-the-world)

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##### [Changes on Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/07/21/changes-on-cowper)

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[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Summer Suggestions](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/06/09/summer-suggestions)

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[Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism)

##### [The Benefits of Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/06/08/the-benefits-of-bilingualism-2)

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##### [My Top 10 Kermesse Survival Tips for Parents](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/27/my-top-10-kermesse-survival-tips-for-parents)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-3-good-reads-for-parents-and-teachers-alike-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-3-good-reads-for-parents-and-teachers-alike-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/27/3-good-reads-for-parents-and-teachers-alike)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [3 good reads for parents and teachers alike](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/27/3-good-reads-for-parents-and-teachers-alike)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/14/engaged-and-active-learning-in-2nd-grade>

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Engaged and Active Learning in 2nd Grade](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/14/engaged-and-active-learning-in-2nd-grade)

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##### [Appreciation of cross-grade learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/06/appreciation-of-cross-grade-learning)

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##### [Joyeux Anniversaire!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/05/joyeux-anniversaire)

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[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [What Skills Will Your Child Need to Be Successful?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/05/what-skills-will-your-child-need-to-be-successful-2)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Fever-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Fever-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/30/fruit-and-vegetable-fever)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Fruit and Vegetable Fever](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/30/fruit-and-vegetable-fever)

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[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Is Print Dead?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/21/is-print-dead)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Waste-Free-Lunch-and-Learning1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Waste-Free-Lunch-and-Learning1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/21/waste-free-lunch-and-learning)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Waste-Free Lunch and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/21/waste-free-lunch-and-learning)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-To-Zuca-or-Not-to-Zuca1-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Patricias-Blog-To-Zuca-or-Not-to-Zuca1-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/17/to-zuca-or-not-to-zuca)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [To Zuca or Not to Zuca](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/17/to-zuca-or-not-to-zuca)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Exchange-Excitement1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Exchange-Excitement1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/12/exchange-excitement)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture)

##### [Exchange Excitement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/12/exchange-excitement)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/31/lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Lessons on learning from the yoga mat (and beyond)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/31/lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-The-Beauty-of-Elementary-School-Performances-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-The-Beauty-of-Elementary-School-Performances-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/24/the-beauty-of-elementary-school-performances)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [The Beauty of Elementary School Performances](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/24/the-beauty-of-elementary-school-performances)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Read-Read-Read-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Read-Read-Read-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/11/read-read-read)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Read, Read, Read](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/11/read-read-read)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-How-Times-Have-Changed1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Patricias-Blog-How-Times-Have-Changed1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/10/how-times-have-changed)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [How Times Have Changed!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/10/how-times-have-changed)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Wrestling-and-Pillow-Fights-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Wrestling-and-Pillow-Fights-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/04/wrestling-and-pillow-fights)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Wrestling and Pillow Fights](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/04/wrestling-and-pillow-fights)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Taking-Healthy-Risks1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Taking-Healthy-Risks1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/15/taking-healthy-risks)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Taking Healthy Risks](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/15/taking-healthy-risks)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Philippes-Blog-Nowhere-to-Race--2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Philippes-Blog-Nowhere-to-Race--2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/11/nowhere-to-race-2)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Nowhere to Race?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/11/nowhere-to-race-2)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Pajama-Day1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Pajama-Day1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/21/pajama-day)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Pajama Day](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/21/pajama-day)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Mix-it-up-stand-up-and-wear-pink1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Mix-it-up-stand-up-and-wear-pink1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/17/mix-it-up-stand-up-and-wear-pink)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Mix it up, stand up, and wear pink!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/17/mix-it-up-stand-up-and-wear-pink)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-College-Rivalry-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-College-Rivalry-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/11/college-rivalry)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [College Rivalry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/11/college-rivalry)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-A-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all___1-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-A-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all___1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/16/a-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [A cardboard box is the best toy of all...](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/16/a-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Share Your Words](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Student-Council-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Student-Council-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/02/student-council)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Student Council](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/02/student-council)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Valuable-points-from-the-Kidpower-Workshop-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Valuable-points-from-the-Kidpower-Workshop-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/19/valuable-points-from-the-kidpower-workshop)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Valuable points from the Kidpower Workshop](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/19/valuable-points-from-the-kidpower-workshop)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Philippes-Blog-A-Big-Order-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Philippes-Blog-A-Big-Order-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/19/a-big-order-2)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [A Big Order](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/19/a-big-order-2)

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##### [Through and Through](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/18/through-and-through)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/11/musings-on-the-benefits-of-bake-sales>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Musings on the Benefits of Bake Sales](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/11/musings-on-the-benefits-of-bake-sales)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-More-than-just-a-trip-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Patricias-Blog-More-than-just-a-trip-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/05/more-than-just-a-trip)

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

##### [More than just a trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/05/more-than-just-a-trip)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-21st-Century-Skills-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-21st-Century-Skills-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/02/21st-century-skills)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [21st Century Skills](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/02/21st-century-skills)

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[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Responding to new research on development](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/22/responding-to-new-research-on-development)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/22/planning-for-the-future>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Planning for the Future](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/22/planning-for-the-future)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled%20design-3.png?width=420&height=260&name=Untitled%20design-3.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/17/brain-research-and-the-joy-of-learning)

[Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning)

##### [Brain Research and the Joy of Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/17/brain-research-and-the-joy-of-learning)

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[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Soirée du Vin Wine Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/12/soiree-du-vin-wine-auction-2)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Birthday%20INTL%20(1).png?width=420&height=260&name=Birthday%20INTL%20(1).png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/10/the-importance-of-picture-books)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [The Importance of Picture Books](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/10/the-importance-of-picture-books)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Developmental-ranges1-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Developmental-ranges1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/10/developmental-ranges)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Developmental ranges](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/10/developmental-ranges)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Philippes-Blog-Creativity-and-Learning-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Philippes-Blog-Creativity-and-Learning-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/06/creativity-and-learning-2)

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Creativity and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/06/creativity-and-learning-2)

<https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/02/countdown-to-wine-auction>

[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community)

##### [Countdown to Wine Auction](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/10/02/countdown-to-wine-auction)

[![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Healthy-Risk-Taking-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kates-Blog-Healthy-Risk-Taking-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/09/24/healthy-risk-taking)

[Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning)

##### [Healthy Risk Taking](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/09/24/healthy-risk-taking)

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