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Gingerbread Man Science

December 20, 2013

The Gingerbread Man runs, runs as fast as he can to escape until he reaches a stream. He knows that he should not get wet. Mrs. Haugh’s Kindergarten students worked like scientists to predict what would happen if the Gingerbread Man did get wet, then conducted an experiment and reached conclusions based on their results. They learned that […]

Ice Cream Science!

December 20, 2013

Fourth graders have been experiencing changes of state in science lab in a fun and tasty way! After learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases, they studied how heat transfer results in melting, freezing, condensation and evaporation. The students made ice cream in a Baggie in 5 minutes and observed energy changes taking […]

Potatoes & Plays

December 18, 2013

Last weekend our Middle School students brought Broadway to Brook Hill! In the first act Drama students performed a comedic version of A Christmas Carol gone wrong. After intermission, MS Choir students put a spin on the traditional Nativity story with a musical about a Falafel House in Bethlehem! The audience rolled in laughter and […]

Holiday In The Park

December 17, 2013

Last weekend our boarding community took a trip to Six Flags Over Texas for their Christmas season called “Holiday In The Park”. Students went for rides on roller coasters, swings, and other thrills! The park was decorated for Christmas with lights, trees, garlands, and other items of Christmas cheer. It was a fun way to […]

Cheerleaders Ring Bell for Salvation Army

December 17, 2013

The middle school and varsity cheerleaders rang the bell for Salvation Army at Macy’s last week. Our girls enjoyed serving and getting into the Christmas spirit!

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

December 13, 2013

Brook Hill welcomed Kyle Taylor, Texas A & M Corps of Cadets representative, to the Library Friday morning to answer questions and provide information about the Aggie Corps. His enthusiasm during his  presentation and his eagerness to share his experiences with others was contagious. He explained that Texas A & M and The Corps of […]

MS and US Christmas Party

December 13, 2013

To celebrate the end of semester classes and recognize the upcoming Christmas holiday, MS and US students enjoyed an after school Christmas party on Friday, December 13. Brook Hill teachers and staff baked and bought cookies and other yummy snacks, and campus life provided a hot chocolate bar that included whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, […]

Gingerbread Houses!

December 13, 2013

Kindergarten students made yummy gingerbread houses after reading stories about the Gingerbread Man with their teachers: Mrs. Haugh, and Mrs. Newman.

Democracy In Action!

December 13, 2013

Third Graders recently selected a class president and vice-president. Candidates each made campaign promises. Candidate Luke’s platform consisted of several promises which according to teachers may not be able to be fulfilled but included: providing third grade with a chocolate fountain, unlimited recess, and allowing all student homework to be given to fellow third grader, […]

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

December 13, 2013

Prekindergarten and kindergarten students sang Christmas Carols for chapel service this week. Several of these young students were even pledge and prayer leaders!

The #1 Reason To Visit Colleges in Person

December 13, 2013

From the desk of Celia Tucker, College Guidance Counselor: “Nothing can take the place of being there…” This past week I attended a North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals Conference at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana (yes, one should think carefully when scheduling a conference in hot,  hot, hot July and really  think about how […]