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Kindergarten Snowthings

January 15, 2016

Our Kindergarten students ended the week by making their own “snowthings”. Students made snowmen, snowgirls, snowdogs, and even snowheroes. It was a fun activity to end the week and to reinforce what they have been learning about cold weather and snow!

Something to be Joyful About

January 15, 2016

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: In his letter to the Philippians, Paul proclaims his joy upon remembering the church in Philippi: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first […]

The Nations of Peace at Brook Hill

January 15, 2016

From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I read the paper or listen to the news, it feels like an emotional beat down. Another ISIS attack. Another suicide bombing. Another international conflict. Another global threat. It just starts to wear a soul down. But then I walk […]

6th Grade Drama

January 15, 2016

During their 6th grade year students go through our fine arts rotation. Students rotate through Drama, Choir, Orchestra, and Visual Art to explore their talents and see what they might be most interested in pursuing for their 7th grade year. This week, our 6th grade drama students have been rehearsing their one act play for […]

Physics Studies Frequencies and Wavelengths

January 15, 2016

This week Physics students performed a lab to study frequencies and wavelengths. Each lab group used a PVC pipe and a microphone sensor along with a computer. By hitting the end of the pipe first with one finger, then with the palm, the students were able to set up two different frequencies in the pipes […]

Pop Art in Art 1 & 2

January 15, 2016

Here is a little art history about the Pop Art Movement from the 1960’s: everyone knows Andy Warhol, but do you know about Claes Oldenburg? This week, our Art 1 & 2 students learned about Claes Oldenburg who was the premier sculptor of the Pop Art Movement (pop stands for popular). Pop Art was about American […]

Lower School Chapel

January 15, 2016

This past week Mr. Pierce led our Lower School in fun, energetic, and worshipful praise songs. If you haven’t been to our Lower School chapel yet, it is truly an uplifting, spirit-filled service!  4th graders from Mrs. Dawkins’ class lead us in our pledges, prayers, and The Guard Charge. This week Mr. Pierce also had […]

American Progress in 7th Grade

January 14, 2016

7th grade Humanities students in Mrs. Figueroa’s & Mrs. Mattay’s classes continued their study of Manifest Destiny this week. After analyzing John Gast’s painting, American Progress, students discussed the causes, effects, and long-term results of westward expansion. The lesson came to life when students created an illustration that predicted what Manifest Destiny might look like between […]

Middle School Experiments

January 14, 2016

Sixth graders have been learning about heat transfer in science class this week.  To further their understanding, students tested out the position of a chocolate chip relative to a heat source and predicted and then observed the melting pattern.  Students then moved their heat source and tried predicting a second time.  During this lab, students observed […]

Abstract Art in Second and Third Grade

January 14, 2016

Second and Third graders are currently working on a painting inspired by an artist named Wassily Kandinsky – one of the world’s first abstract artists – born in Moscow in 1866.  Before beginning their painting, we looked at several of his artworks and discussed how Kandinsky’s art changed throughout his career.  We decided his earlier […]

JV boys too much for Brighter Horizons, 54-28

January 14, 2016

Brook Hill JV received 12 points from Jermiah McGowen and 11 from Jacob Yeager to overpower Garland Brighter Horizons JV 54-28 on Tuesday. The victory raised the Guard’s overall record to 12-5. Brook Hill JV will be back on the floor Friday at Dallas Shelton. Guard Stats Scoring (54): Jermiah McGowen 12, Jacob Yeager 11, […]

Prayer: Praises and Requests

January 13, 2016

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: It brings such pleasure to share this praise with you this week.  So many of you have been praying for BH mom, Christi Wyatt Zimmerman as she faces off against ALS.  You may recall we prayed her trip to Israel for a stem cell […]