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But what, precisely, do we mean by an “international mindset”? [![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/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) ##### the premier bilingual (Chinese, French, German) IB world school [sign up >](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions#/) [![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 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[![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. 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[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) 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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/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/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/FullSizeRender-620x465-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=FullSizeRender-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/05/08/guest-blogger-chris-livaccari-istp-students-take-top-honors-at-the-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) ##### [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/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) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [TeenTechSF @ INTL – The Language of Tech](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/24/teentechsf-istp-the-language-of-tech) [![featured_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/P1000364-620x466-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=P1000364-620x466-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/04/10/experiential-learning-in-hangzhou-china) [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) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) ##### [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) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [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) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Visit from Author 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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) ##### [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) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [4th Graders Explore Nature, History at Coloma Outdoor 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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 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[![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/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/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/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/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/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/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 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[![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/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/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/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. 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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/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) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [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) 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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) 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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/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) 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[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) 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