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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
  • Rethinking School
  • FAQs
  • Apply Now
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Parents
  • Covid-19 Re-Opening Guidelines

Author: Becky Petersen

Week 23 Newsletter: March 5-9

March 11, 2018 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 23, March 5-9 Welcome back everyone! Becky here- I just want to say that it’s so great to be back, and even though I am many…

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Week 15 Newsletter: January 8-12

January 16, 2018 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 15: January 8-12 Welcome back everyone! The Eagles had a great week, with so much fun in quest work, writing, and lots of progress and learning…

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Week 14 Newsletter: January 3- 5

January 8, 2018 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 14: January 3-5 Welcome back everyone! It feels like it’s been forever since we have been together in the studios- two weeks is a long time!…

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Week 13 Newsletter: December 11-15

December 28, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 13: December 11- 15 Welcome back! We had such a great last week of the session. We celebrated the holidays with a book exchange, a celebration…

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Week 12 Newsletter: December 4-8

December 11, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 12: December 4- 8 Welcome back! We had a great week this week, with lots of holiday festivities, quest work, core skills, passion projects, and SOLES!…

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Week 11 Newsletter: November 27- December 1

December 4, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 11: November 27- December 1 Hello and welcome back! We had a great week back after Thanksgiving break and started our very eventful short session before…

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Week 10 Newsletter: November 13-19

November 20, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 10: November 13-19 Welcome back! We really had a fantastic final week of the session. We wrapped up quests, celebrated our thankfulness with a community lunch…

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Week 9 Newsletter: November 6-9

November 13, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 9: November 6-9 Welcome back! We had a fantastic (yet short) week with lots of fun activities and events packed in. Here’s a look into what…

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Week 8 Newsletter: October 30- November 3

November 6, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 8: October 30- November 3 Welcome back! We had such a fun week: celebrating Halloween, launching passion projects, getting further into the E-ship projects, and overall…

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Week 7 Newsletter: October 23-27

October 30, 2017 Becky Petersen

The Weekly Newsletter Week 7: October 23-27 Welcome back! So happy to say we survived the heat this week! The Eagles were troopers as we worked through the treacherous weather…

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Our Celebration of Heroes party! These Eagles are Our Celebration of Heroes party!  These Eagles are inspiring!  #actonvenice #aavb #actonacademy
It was quite the week! Disney Week ( think animat It was quite the week!  Disney Week ( think animation, ride simulations, and movies), fun experiments and games, and beach time!  #actonvenice #aavb #actonacademy
This past week was all about food and cooking! We This past week was all about food and cooking!  We explored and tasted foods from around the world, learned about some no bake recipes the Eagles could make for their family’s, and held our own Chopped -type challenge. And of course, Friday at the beach!  #actonvenice #actonacademy #aavb
Late to post, but two weeks ago all the Eagles par Late to post, but two weeks ago all the Eagles participated in Health and Wellness week!  Everything from mindfulness breaks, the PE Olympics, beach safety, and first aid/cpr training- they did it all!
Our first beach day of session 7! Looking forward Our first beach day of session 7!  Looking forward to all the Friday beach days to come!!! #aavb #actonvenice #actonacademy
Our rescheduled exhibition was a huge success! Ga Our rescheduled exhibition was a huge success!  Gaming quest, environmental biology, children’s books, technical writing, review writing, and stop motion animation !  Congrats to our game expo winners!
Our heroes get to explore their creativity in ever Our heroes get to explore their creativity in everything from art to history to math!
Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing moms!!! Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing moms!!!
More whale watching adventures! 🐋 More whale watching adventures! 🐋
Here's the next reason why your hero should be in Here's the next reason why your hero should be in a learner driven environment.

Eagles are encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial mindset!
Happy teacher appreciation week to our amazing gui Happy teacher appreciation week to our amazing guides!  We appreciate you so much!!!
A learner driven environment means our young heroe A learner driven environment means our young heroes get to move at their own pace and choose their own adventures! Whether pushing themselves solo during flow time, or teaming up for projects and quests, learners choose their path to pursue their goals!
How do you collaborate? From desk partners to mix How do you collaborate? 
From desk partners to mix-aged studios to Running Partners, Acton Eagles inspire us daily in this learner driven community of creative collaboration!
Gaming Quest is in full swing for the Foundation a Gaming Quest is in full swing for the Foundation and Navigator Studios! This week's challenges are all about probability!
Heroes helping heroes, of all shapes and sizes! Heroes helping heroes, of all shapes and sizes!
Reason #7 why your hero should be in a learner dri Reason #7 why your hero should be in a learner driven environment.

Acton Eagles learn to resolve conflict with honor!
So excited to welcome the Eagles back today! Hope So excited to welcome the Eagles back today!  Hope everyone had a great spring break! ( and here are some highlights from the Exhibition!)
The case of the missing scooters! Will our Detect The case of the missing scooters!  Will our Detectives in Training be able to crack the case at the exhibition?
Eagles have been hard at work this week, prepping Eagles have been hard at work this week, prepping for the Exhibition of Learning for session 5 happening today. They’ll be showing off their Detective Quest, Medical Biology, Fiber Art, and more!
This week our heroes chose resilience as their cha This week our heroes chose resilience as their character trait of the week, as it’s our last week of the session and the Exhibition of Learning is quickly approaching! A Resilience Hero will be awarded at the end of the week for best displaying this character trait 💪🏽
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