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AP Chemistry Studies Kinetics of Chemical Reactions

February 05, 2014

Mr. Bunger’s AP Chemistry class has been studying the kinetics of chemical reactions, which is the rate at which a reaction occurs. In the lab the students reacted calcium carbonate (limestone) with hydrochloric acid and measured the amount of carbon dioxide gas that was produced in order to estimate the rate of this reaction. The […]

What our alumni parents have to say…

January 31, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family & Alumni Relations: Butch Hall’s daughter, Stephanie, graduated from Brook Hill in 2008 and went on to graduate from Texas Tech University with her degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Imperial Marketing.  Mr. Hall stayed in touch with the school over the years and when it came […]

Speaking Spanish

January 31, 2014

Stepping into Mrs. Aycock’s Spanish class is like walking into another world. Although it may look like a regular classroom, you soon realize that if you don’t speak Spanish, you won’t be able to communicate. It may be an ordinary day, but extraordinary things are being learned! To learn more about our Spanish language program […]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Seminar during 6th grade Study Hall

January 31, 2014

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Well, we are off and running and having a big time learning the seven habits that make teens effective! Habit #1- Be Proactive-Take Responsibility for your Life! In order to take responsibility for your life, you first have to understand and identify the habits of your […]

Volcano Lab

January 31, 2014

6th Grade students in Jenny Wallace’s science class learned how volcanic eruptions form land. Students simulated an eruption using baking soda and vinegar, then mapped out how the lava would have dried and formed land with Play-Doh. Tomorrow students will use another group’s lab and determine through observation and reason the order in which the […]

SOFA Meeting This Tuesday

January 31, 2014

Please plan on attending our SOFA meeting Next Tuesday! When:  Next Tuesday February 4, 2014 Where:  Mr. Ballard’s Room Time:  6:00 pm We will be discussing and planning for our Valentine Carnations sales, upcoming Spring Musical, “Hello Dolly,” and our annual Fine Arts Banquet.   Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Please come and […]

A Checklist for Decision Making

January 31, 2014

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: Ah, the spring. In spite of the cold temperatures of January, we have technically entered the “spring” semester. For my senior students, it is a time of decision making: where to attend college, who to ask to the winter formal on February 15, etc. When students ask for […]

All for the Love of Reading

January 31, 2014

Lower School Principal, Sandra Fritcher, and Kindergarten student, Abby, share a special moment reading together.

It Doesn’t Matter What You Say When you Pray…. Just Pray!

January 31, 2014

Prekindergarten students led chapel this week with a very important message: “It doesn’t matter what you say, just pray!” When asked what do you pray about, several students answered that they pray for  family, brothers, sisters, or teachers. Several shared their special prayers at dinnertime and bedtime. But the important idea to remember was that “It […]

Explorer’s Day

January 31, 2014

Third graders are learning about the journeys of early explorers such as Ferdinand Magellan. While reading the biography of Ferdinand Magellan, they learned about navigation tools such as the cross-staff and astrolabe. Students wrote in journals about the voyage, the life of Magellan, and imagined themselves on board the ship. Several students in Mrs. Bickerstaff’s […]