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dkfoltz@actonvenice.org 312-498-9872 2210 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
Acton Academy Venice Beach

Acton Academy Venice Beach

A learner driven school

  • About Us
  • Open Houses
  • Rethinking School
  • FAQs
  • Apply Now
  • Newsletters
  • Parents
  • Covid-19 Guidelines

Author: Amy Radcliffe

Weekly Newsletter: July 8th-12th

July 18, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This week was our last of the session, and for the 2018-2019 school year! We finished strong with Gardening Week, led by our LaunchPadder Landen. From gardening in our own…

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Weekly Newsletter: July 1st-3rd

July 4, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This week was a short one, but full of productivity, intention, and curiosity as Eagles pressed on toward earning some final badges for the year, along with the adventures of…

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Weekly Newsletter: June 24th-28th

July 1, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This week in our summer session, as voted by our Eagles, was Arts & Crafts week! Reese led the studios beautifully, with creativity and passion, leading some thoughtful Socratic discussions,…

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Weekly Newsletter: June 10th-14th

June 17, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This week we blasted into our first theme for summer session voted by the Eagles, Space Week! We launched with a clip from the 1980’s classic, Space Camp,  and discussed…

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Weekly Newsletter: June 3rd-7th

June 10, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

We welcomed Eagles back this week for the start of session 7, our summer session! We have a lot to look forward to this summer, with new themes every week,…

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Weekly Newsletter: May 20th-24th

June 3, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

Eagles had a busy week in the studios, working hard to finish our last session strong before heading into the summer session! We wrapped up History this week for all…

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Weekly Newsletter: May 13th-17th

May 17, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

For History this week, Foundation explored some of the early civilizations of the Americas! They learned about the mysterious and magnificent mega-drawings of the Nazca civilization of South America, and…

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Weekly Newsletter: May 6th-10th

May 14, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This was a great week for our Eagles, with lots to share! Big thanks to some of our LaunchPad, Navigator, and Foundation Eagles who have volunteered to contribute to writing…

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Weekly Newsletter: April 29th-May 3rd

May 3, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

This was a big week for our Eagles, as they put finishing touches on all of their big projects to share at the Exhibition of Learning on Thursday! In Art,…

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Weekly Newsletter: April 22nd-26th

April 26, 2019 Amy Radcliffe

We had a busy week in the studios, with plenty to share as we moved forward in History, Art, Writing Workshop, and more! Big thanks to Phoenix, Kate, Leticia, and…

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Part of our team building quest… Survivor!!! Sol Part of our team building quest… Survivor!!! Solar ovens, water filtering, shelter building, and first aide… and of course, getting everyone across a hot chocolate river with only 5 floating marshmallows!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy #learntodo #learntobe #learntolearn
The last 2 weeks have been filled with team buildi The last 2 weeks have been filled with team building and the Eagles establishing how they want to set up their studios. Real world challenges and real world learning!  Schedule a tour today if you would like to find out more about how we reimagine education!  #learntolearn #learntobe #learntodo #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Oh what a week! From team building to lip dub to Oh what a week!  From team building to lip dub to exploring new learning tools to celebrating two birthdays… we did it all!  And it was oh so much fun!  Welcome back, Eagles!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
One more day! The studios are ready and the Eagle One more day!  The studios are ready and the Eagles have crossed the threshold… committing to their next steps on their hero’s journey. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!!!
Just a few more days! We can’t wait to welcome Just a few more days!  We can’t wait to welcome the Eagles back into their new and improved space!  #actonvenice #actonacademy #aavb #learningtolearn
Join us on August 24th to experience education rei Join us on August 24th to experience education reimagined!  Check out our “one room school house” for the 21st century and learn all about  how your young hero can find their passion and change the world. RSVP to dkfoltz@actonvenice.org to reserve your spot.
From casino day to crazy hair day to gaming quest From casino day to crazy hair day to gaming quest to family beach day to  two birthday celebrations… this last week of school was amazing!  Have a great summer, Eagles!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Mythology week and another beautiful day at the be Mythology week and another beautiful day at the beach!  Session 7 is proving to be a blast!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Cooking quest, 2 birthdays, and another beautiful Cooking quest, 2 birthdays, and another beautiful day at the beach!  Wow- what a week!!! #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy #learntodo
Another beautiful Friday at the beach! So gratefu Another beautiful Friday at the beach!  So grateful we get to spend this time together in nature. #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
From improv games to ballet to making instruments, From improv games to ballet to making instruments, performing arts week was a blast!  And our annual parents vs Eagles dodgeball tournament!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Though we still have a few weeks of the school yea Though we still have a few weeks of the school year left, we had the opportunity to celebrate our young heroes this past week!  #endofyearparty #graduation #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
PE spring Olympics!!! Have much have the Eagles g PE spring  Olympics!!! Have much have the Eagles grown and improved over the course of this year?  Find out at their End of Year party later this week!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy #learnerled #learntodo
Butterflies and beach days… oh what a fun week! Butterflies and beach days… oh what a fun week!  #actonvenice #aavb #actonacademy
Don’t worry, the world is in their hands! Thank Don’t worry, the world is in their hands!

Thank you to Wonder Academy for hosting an amazing owner’s (and LP/alumni!) conference in Wichita this weekend!
Just getting ready for exhibition over here! #aav Just getting ready for exhibition over here!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy #learningtodo
Late to posting, but we have had the most awesome Late to posting, but we have had the most awesome few weeks!  From whale watching to a Holi celebration to Pi day to St Patrick’s day… and everything in between!  Oh what a great time we have been having!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Last call! Join us tonight to learn about our one Last call!  Join us tonight to learn about our one room school house approach for the 21st century! RSVP to dkfoltz@actonvenice.org #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Education Reimagined! Join us Feb 27 to learn mor Education Reimagined!  Join us Feb 27 to learn more about our studios and our approach to 21st Century Learning!  RSVP to dkfoltz@actonvenice.org to reserve your spot.  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
We spent our last day of the session feasting at o We spent our last day of the session feasting at our Annual Valentines Day Breakfast, passing out Valentines to each other, and celebrating badges earned!  Have a great break, Eagles!  #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
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