Category Archives: Service Learning

Week in Pictures

What is everyone up to this weekend? It should be a beautiful weekend and perfect weather for all those outdoor prom pictures this Saturday night. Senior parents, make sure you stick around for the dessert reception, 8 p.m. in the … Continue reading

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By the Numbers (Book-Em)

Every year our fifth grade students hold a book drive with Book’ Em, an organization  helping economically disadvantaged children, from birth through high school, discover the joy and value of reading through book ownership and enthusiastic volunteers. This year our … Continue reading

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The ‘E’ Factor (Service Learning)

What is everyone up to this weekend? Looks like lots of lacrosse and baseball games going on to kick-off some spring sports. Also, there is a wonderful exhibit today by Platetone Printshop at the high school theater art gallery from … Continue reading

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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

More and more these days we are hearing celebrate yourself, worry about what you need, do what makes you happy. In a world where everyone is putting their needs first how do you teach students the importance of thinking of … Continue reading

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Beautification of Nashville (Tiger Topic)

If you have ever driven under the train track overpass at Old Hickory and Highway 100, less than a 10th of a mile from the school, then you know how disappointing it is to see graffiti tagging right in the … Continue reading

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Music and Joy

After an exhilarating couple of days at Land Between the Lakes, the fifth grade class had an amazing opportunity to share their talents with their good friends at the Tom Joy Elementary School. Throughout the year, fifth graders travel to … Continue reading

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Be the Change You Want to See in the World

Serving others is a key component to the Ensworth mission statement. Service Learning Day has been incorporated into the curriculum in order to ingrain the value of service into our Ensworth community. During these designated days, each student is exposed … Continue reading

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Monkey the Guinea Pig

Where else are you going to find a guinea pig named monkey enjoying the cool breeze of a beautiful fall morning……..only the Ensworth Grade 1 Pet Show.  Dogs, cats, rabbits and fish live harmoniously at this annual event that has … Continue reading

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1st Grade Pet Show

This morning was one of our favorite events of the year, the 1st grade pet show! Pets and animals play a big role for the 1st grade students as part of their Service Learning project for the year. During the … Continue reading

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Two Campuses One School

The high school campus had some special pint size visitors at assembly today. The Ensworth Pre-1st graders had a very important announcement for the high schoolers, please bring pennies! The Pre-1st grade is starting their penny drive to help Habitat … Continue reading

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