Back to Skool Night 2026–27
Back to Skool Night 2026–27
Presentations, notes, and Studio schedules from our Back2Skool Night.
New Parent Orientation
Presented by Ms. Sophie
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A welcome and introduction for new Livewell families, including an overview of our approach, community, and what families can expect throughout the year.
General Session
Presented by Ms. Sophie
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A look at the year ahead at Livewell, including our shared expectations, programs, and important information for families.
SumoMath
Presented by Terry, SumoMath Founder, and Sumo Sensei Donovan Mackey
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SumoMath uses the Soroban to help children build a strong understanding of numbers and arithmetic through a visual, structured, and consistent process.
Children progress at their own pace, moving forward as skills become truly mastered—not simply because a certain amount of time has passed.
How Can I Support at Home?
Let them teach you.
You don’t need to know Soroban to support your child. Be curious, ask questions, and give your child opportunities to explain what they’re learning.
The goal is consistency and mastery, not rushing through levels.
10 minutes (younger Cubs) ⋅ 15 minutes (older Cubs) ⋅ 20 minutes (Lions) of practice at home can help reinforce what they’re learning.
Cub Studio
Presented by Ms. Jenny
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Inside the Cub Studio
Our Cubs’ days focus on strong foundations in reading and writing, alongside Sumo Math, Wonder Circles, hands-on projects, and opportunities to build independence.
A Few Things to Remember
UFLI Reading builds decoding, blending, word work, and real reading skills.
Handwriting is practiced with an emphasis on quality over speed.
Cub Wonder Circles encourage Cubs to ask questions, think deeply, and share their ideas.
Hands-on projects, life skills, movement, and enrichment are woven throughout the day.
Cubs are given opportunities to build independence, confidence, and public-speaking skills.
Our Daily Cub Rhythm
Each Cub day blends focused learning, movement, play, conversation, creativity, and hands-on projects providing structure with plenty of room to wonder.
Lion Studio
Presented by Mr. Carmel
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Inside the Lion Studio
This year, Lions will be challenged to ask better questions, investigate ideas, use evidence, and make meaningful connections across subjects. A major focus will be reflection and transfer—helping Lions recognize how learning in one area can strengthen their understanding in another.
The year's learning is connected by one ongoing thread:
Discover → Build → Share
A Few Things to Remember
Weekly work will come home for families to review, sign, and return on Monday.
Learning will extend beyond the Studio through observation, interviews, community experiences, and hands-on projects.
Families are encouraged to share their cultural heritage and ideas throughout the year.
Reflection and transfer will be intentionally built into the learning process.
Our Daily Lion Rythm
Our days are designed to balance focused Conquer Time, project-based learning, physical excellence, collaboration, reflection, and opportunities for individualized support.
Taia · Paloma · Leo · Harika
Vita · Dom · Luca · Dela · Lily
Session 2 Important Dates
Here’s to a Great Year Ahead!
Thank you for being part of the Livewell community and for partnering with us in your child’s learning. We’re excited for a year filled with curiosity, growth, connection, and plenty of opportunities to discover, build, and share.
Community Events- Save the Date
Field Trip Day
May 8, 2026
Junie B. Jones
May 19, 2026
Family Retreat
June 7-9, 2026
End of Year Pool Party
June 26, 2026