The Siena School

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Voices and Resources Avg. read time: 3-4 min. Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Observed annually from September 15th to October 15th, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities.During this important month celebrating Hispanic history and culture, Sien...

Our elementary students visited with Karma the Dog from Tail Wags & Book Bags today! Karma is a highly trained therapy dog and works with students who have language-based learning differences. Students spent the day reading with Karma at the Sterling Library 📚

We are one week away from our first professional development workshop and networking opportunity of the school year! Join us on Tuesday, 9/29 from 9:00am-noon for a two-part workshop: Read Between the Lines — Understanding Psychological Testing with John Silsby, PhD and Experience Dyslexia — An Interactive Learning Simulation. Register for this FREE and fantastic learning experience today: https://ow.ly/ry4q50ZJB5T

Stunning work from Hook-Yong with his "Bardcore" music inspired photos! 📸 The color in the florals is so vibrant 🏵️🌸🌼🪻

Our high school photography class took inspiration from the "bardcore" micromusic genre (medieval-inspired remakes of popular songs) on their first project of the year! 📸 Matan took inspiration from the epic battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan in Revenge of the Sith ⚔️

This Keith Haring inspired artwork is our September Academic Calendar picture for our Campus 💃🪩🕺

🎧 Podcast alert 🎧 One of our teachers was interviewed by a student for a podcast! The student set up all of the equipment too. So impressive!

What if you could see school through your student or child’s eyes?

Join us for a FREE interactive learning difference simulation on Wednesday, 9/30 @ 7:00pm at Siena's Silver Spring campus. Participants will rotate through hands-on activities that simulate common challenges associated with language-based learning differences, followed by reflection and discussion. We welcome teachers and families (13+ years old) to attend. Space is limited to 50 participants. Register ASAP to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/QVcL50ZOu8f

We are thrilled to host our first professional development workshop and networking opportunity of the school year! Join us on Tuesday, 9/29 from 9:00am-noon for a two-part workshop: Read Between the Lines — Understanding Psychological Testing with John Silsby, PhD and Experience Dyslexia — An Interactive Learning Simulation. Register for this FREE and fantastic learning experience today: https://ow.ly/ry4q50ZJB5T

6th grade drama students created a cast of characters, then interviewed them on a talk show 🎤 This activity allowed students to practice creating characters different from themselves while building an ensemble 🎭