02/28/2026
This February our Beyond the Bells Scholars were busy learning, creating, and exploring!
Beyond the Bells is our before- and after-school program that incorporates STEM, music, arts, and more.
🔬 STEM:
We experimented with art and science by exploring chemical reactions—specifically how salt affects watercolor paint. Students also worked in teams to build miniature elevator models with automatic doors after learning about the African American inventor Alexander Miles, who created the automatic elevator door. This month, we’re diving into blueprints, floor plans, and hands-on construction fun!
🎶 Music & DJing:
Our scholars enjoyed making music—from sing-alongs to learning the fundamentals of DJing. They explored parts of a DJ controller, Play & Cue buttons, how to start and stop songs smoothly, faders and volume control, jog wheel basics, an intro to scratching, equipment care and responsibility, performance confidence, and reading the crowd.
We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and growth this month!
Interested in enrolling your child? Call 301-281-2711 or visit our website.