Da Vinci International School

What do you want to be when you grow up? ✨

This week is Spirit Week at DVIS and today we got a little silly for ‘wacky day’ 🤪🎉✨

Get ready for a summer of adventure at Da Vinci International School’s Trilingual Summer Camp! 🌿🌎

From 18 months to 11 years old, little explorers will dive into French, Spanish, and English through hands-on, interactive themes that change every week! Whether they’re uncovering jungle mysteries, blasting off into space, or making a splash with ocean discoveries, each day is filled with creativity, laughter, and learning. Plus, our weekly nature preserve trips let campers connect with the great outdoors! 🌱🐞

Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer experience—where language, imagination, and adventure come to life! 🚀✨

Sign up today!!

Happy Norooz ✨🌷

Norooz, the Persian New Year, means “new day” and is celebrated on the first day of spring! 🌱

It is a holiday celebrated by Iraqis, Iranians, Afghans, Turks, and Kazakhs. It commemorates the beginning of Spring, new beginnings, and fresh starts. 🌸🕊️

Observers of Norooz set up a symbolic spread of meaningful elements in their homes. The spread is called a Haft-seen. “Haft” means seven, and “seen”6 is the letter S. The spread has seven elements, all beginning with S (in Farsi)! 🪺✨

Thank you to Ms. Sara for setting up this lovely Haft-seen and teaching the students more about Norooz and its importance!

Turning scraps into something special! 💫

Our little 4K learners had a blast making their own paper using just water, a blender, and scrap paper! ♻️

Thank you, Olivier Cadic, for your visit and for the warm words you shared about Da Vinci International School (DVIS). Your commitment to the French community abroad and your support for innovative and inclusive education deeply resonate with our values.

We are particularly touched by your appreciation of our work and your recognition of the essential role of language immersion in shaping open-minded and responsible global citizens. Like you, we firmly believe that education is much more than transmitting knowledge—it is about fostering curiosity, kindness, and the ability to think and interact in an ever-evolving world.

Thank you for your dedication, your attentiveness, and your support. It is an honor to exchange ideas with passionate leaders like you about the future of education. We look forward to continuing these enriching discussions and collaborations!

A special thank you to Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul of France in Atlanta, and Iwan Streichenberger, a pioneering parent at DVIS, for organizing the visit and honoring us with their presence!

Soraya and the Da Vinci International School Team

February is Black History Month and this year, we’re bringing history to life with “Celebrating African Kings & Queens: A School-Wide Interactive Experience.”
Our students have been exploring the rich history of African royalty through crafts, storytelling, music, dancing and decorating! ✨👑

Building Strong Foundations with Olivier Quenis at DVIS!

We had the pleasure of welcoming Olivier Quenis, inspector from the French Ministry of Education, whose visit focused on mathematics education and the power of intentional learning. Olivier was deeply impressed by what he observed in our classrooms—where teachers make learning visible, meaningful, and connected to real-world concepts. Every lesson has purpose, and it shows in the strong academic foundations our students are building.

He praised the quality and dedication of our teachers, noting how they bring our school vision to life with passion and creativity. Olivier also led a workshop, sharing the latest tools and methods for engaging students in math, helping our educators further empower young problem-solvers.

But what stood out most? The joyful, collaborative atmosphere at DVIS—where rigor and creativity go hand in hand and where teachers, students, and families come together as one vibrant community.

At DVIS, we don’t just teach—we inspire. And that’s why our families choose us.

Strengthening Language Learning with Claire Marteau at DVIS! 🇫🇷

We were honored to welcome Claire Marteau, pedagogy advisor to l'AEFE (The accrediting agency for french schools abroad), whose visit focused on language development across our trilingual curriculum. She praised our unique approach, highlighting how DVIS seamlessly blends French pedagogy with Project-Based Learning, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Project Zero, empowering teachers as architects of their students' learning journeys.

Claire commended the strength of our program, noting how we make foundational skills visible and meaningful across languages. To further support our educators, she led an inspiring workshop, sharing valuable resources and strategies to reinforce our multilingual approach and enhance student engagement.

At DVIS, language is more than communication—it’s a path to critical thinking and cultural connection. And this is why our families choose us.

El dia de Amor y Amistad 💗♥️💜

In science class, G4/5 learned about water particles and heat as they created crystallized hearts using borax! 💗♥️🧪

DVIS Spring Open House tomorrow morning
10 am - 1 pm ✨ don’t miss out! Come meet the teachers, converse with other families, create crafts, play games, and so much more!

Happy Lunar New Year ✨ the year of the snake 🐍

Some students brought gifts for their class, others brought treats. We even had a student dress in a beautiful tangzhuang!

We hope everyone had a lovely Lunar New Year. We wish you a prosperous and joyful year! 🧧🐍✨

Bundle up ❄️🧣🧤

After a snowy, chilly week, we’re so excited to be back at school and learning together! 📚 Please note: Parent Class visits are postponed due to the weather. Stay warm, everyone! 💙❄️☃️

Pictures from our movie and pajama day before winter break ✨

Yesterday, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day is a reminder to teach our little learners about love, equality, and the power of standing together! 🌟

Little hands, big traditions! 🥮🧑‍🍳🍴

Our preschool and elementary students had so much fun making their own galettes for Galette des Rois ✨

Galette des Rois, or “King Cake,” is a French pastry traditionally eaten to celebrate Epiphany on January 6th. The galette is made with flaky puff pastry filled with frangipane, a sweet almond cream.

Inside the galette, a small charm, called a fève (often a tiny porcelain figure), is hidden. The person who finds the fève in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day and wears a paper crown that accompanies the cake. It’s a festive and delicious tradition enjoyed with friends and family! 👑✨