The School for Creative Studies

Late Post, but definitely worth sharing!

Yesterday, our 6th-grade Gryphons participated in an engaging Community Circle facilitated by Ms. Anita Neville, our Restorative Practices Coordinator.

During the activity, students were presented with different scenarios and asked to move to the side of the room that best represented how they would respond.

This interactive activity gave students an opportunity to share their perspectives, listen to their classmates, and learn that we may approach situations differently—and that’s okay!

Activities like this help us strengthen communication, build relationships, and create a stronger sense of community among our students.

At The School for Creative Studies, we continue to build Community through our 4Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Community.

Coach Elizabeth Sims (Health/PE Teacher) and Ms. Lindsay Ladd Claudino(Spanish Teacher) joined their 8th grade classes today for a Zumba class, teaching culture while getting students moving. This is how we use Creativity through Content on Wellness Wednesdays.

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Building Community, One Circle at a Time!!!!

Today our 8th-grade students participated in a meaningful Community Building Circle facilitated by our Restorative Practices Coordinator, Ms. Anita Neville.

Community Building Circles provide students with opportunities to strengthen relationships, practice active listening, share their voices, and develop a greater sense of connection and belonging.

These experiences help create a school community where students feel heard, valued, respected, and supported.

At The School for Creative Studies, this work connects directly to our 4 Cs—Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Community—and our GUARD expectations: Give Respect, Use Responsibility, Act with Integrity, Ready to Learn, and Demonstrate Pride.

As we continue to Align, Act, and Achieve, we know that strong relationships and a strong sense of community help create the foundation for student success.

Thank you, Ms. Neville, for creating space for our 8th-grade Gryphons to connect, communicate, and build community.

Parents this is a friendly reminder

📚💙 Stock the Teacher Lounge at The School for Creative Studies! 💚📚

As we prepare to welcome our Gryphons back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year, we're asking our SCS families and community to help us Stock the Teacher Lounge!!!!

Our incredible teachers spend countless hours planning, creating engaging lessons, and preparing to make this the best year yet. Let's show them how much we appreciate them by helping fill the lounge with snacks and drinks they can enjoy throughout the day.

🗓 Bring your donations to Open House!
Friday, July 17, 2026

Open House Times:
💙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – 6th Grade & New Students/Families
💚 1:00 PM–3:00 PM – Returning Students/Families

📍 The School for Creative Studies
5001 Red Mill Road
Durham, NC 27704

Suggested Donations:
🥤 Water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, sports drinks
🍿 Chips, popcorn, pretzels, crackers
🍪 Cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, candy, trail mix, nuts, and other individually wrapped snacks

Every donation—big or small—helps create a welcoming space where our teachers can recharge, refresh, and continue inspiring our students every day.

Thank you for partnering with us as we Align, Act, and Achieve through the 4 Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Community.

Together, let's show our teachers just how much they are appreciated! 💙💚

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