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La Jolla Country Day School
06/06/23​
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Forgiveness
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness

In my life, I have often been told that when someone is hurt, there is a two-step process for moving forward: someone must apologize, and the other must accept that apology. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this method, research finds that forgiveness impacts our well-being. What does forgiveness really mean?
 
The Power of Creation: Young People as Digital Authors
By Luke Jacob, director of writing, communication and media literacy

It is a well-worn cliché that we learn by doing. It really does help to get inside a process if the goal is to figure out how it works. This is no less true in the arena of digital and media literacy than it is in any other. In fact, it may be even more so because digital creators have often begun learning-by-doing long before it occurs to them that they are learning.
 

A Grand Impact


Assistant Head of School for Community Engagement Susie Nordenger retires after 36 years of service.

Honoring a Devoted Librarian


Coordinator of Library Services and Research Lorrie Culver retires after 15 years of service.

Empowering Fourth Graders


Lower School students promote cultural inclusivity by modeling leadership and connection.

Connecting Past and Present: The Brizolis Family


Two alumni return as parents—and both father and son share the same kindergarten teacher. 

Artistic Innovations for a Better World


Design and innovation students create tools to enhance the experience of medically fragile patients their age. 

Middle School Changemakers


Seventh graders create community action projects to make a difference on campus and with local nonprofits. 

One Earth, Many Solutions


The Global Issues Network Flex organizes an Earth Day conference with Preuss and larger community members.

Senior Spotlights 


Get to know seven seniors as they reflect on their passions and growth during their LJCDS journey.
More campus news
Torreys in junior kindergarten learned how to sew a tote bag out of an old shirt with Ms. Porschia. 
Congratulations to the men's lacrosse team on the first CIF Division I Lacrosse Championship title in LJCDS history.
Thyme, cinnamon and oregano are a few of the spices represented during the fifth-grade spice showcase.
Budding gardeners helped fill garden beds, plant seeds and trees, and installed irrigation for the new all-school garden.
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