La Jolla Country Day School
02/24/21
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Athletic Core Values Guide Students in Crisis
By Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education

An advantage of school-run athletics programs is that the life lessons and skills taught in the classrooms, the labs, the studios and on the stage can be reinforced through sports and vice versa. At LJCDS, we coordinate and collaborate between the various programs and divisions to reaffirm our values and give students a holistic experience.

Black History Month Recap

This year’s Black History Month theme, Black Excellence and Opportunity, was created by members of the LJCDS Black Student Union to emphasize the importance of uplifting the Black spirit and experience while centering the need for healing and justice as a community.

The Show Must Go On

COVID has shut down theaters, museums, restaurants, malls, schools, zoos and more. It was only a week after the Upper School musical in 2020 that the LJCDS campus closed and the school shifted to e-learning. Back on campus this year, students were determined to discover a way to safely produce the play The Laramie Project for spring 2021.

Senior Spotlight: Allen Tu

Inspired by the supportive art community and diverse perspectives on campus, Allen Tu ’21 discovered an unexpected love for the arts during his Upper School experience.

Cultivating Legal Thought at LJCDS

Ricardo Cervera '22 and Terry Tran '22 created LJCDS' first Torrey Law Review student publication.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society recognizes the 2020 inductees and new student officers.

Parenting During a Pandemic

Tips to help parents prioritize their well-being.

Alumni Spotlight: Drew Narwold '10

Alumnus helps develop tests for diseases including the novel coronavirus.

More campus news

Students in Lower School spent their library time learning about Lunar New Year with the book PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year.

What is your favorite physical activity? Torreys had the opportunity to jump hurdles, play soccer and run during PE.

Torreys in ECC and Grades 2, 3 and 12 helped decorate Valentine’s Day bags for our friends at Father Joe’s Villages.

Happy 100th Day of School! Torreys celebrated with a visit from Zero the Hero, played games and engaged in arts and crafts.

A panel of community leaders who represent Black excellence joined Middle Schoolers via Zoom for the Social Justice Summit.

Third graders discuss the latest book, The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, during reading time.

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Sneak Peek: The winter 2021 magazine will arrive in mailboxes in early March

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