Mrs. O’Brien’s class played Jeopardy during 11th grade History to review for an upcoming test on the European Monarchies of the 17th and 18th centuries. The students wrote questions and competed against each other to see who could earn the most points by answering correctly. After the final round, the two teams ended in a […]
6th graders have been studying the rock cycle and learning to classify them as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. Sixth grade science rocks!
This week 5th graders wrote their own experiment to test for the best paper towels in science class. Some tested absorbency while others tested strength. What great practice for writing experiments to prepare our students for writing their own plans for the science fair!
Stephen F. Austin State University representatives visited with students this week, sharing information about how they personally decided to attend SFASU as well as giving students the facts about majors and life on campus. Because Brook Hill has SFASU Admissions Officers that take care of our school it allows students to get to know the […]
The physics class’s goal was to build a capsule that will render the egg unbreakable. This lab explores impulse and momentum. Two groups successfully provided a safe landing for their egg while one resulted in a more “scrambled” fashion!
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is the classic Parent Trap with Hayley Mills playing a double version of herself as her own twin. The story is enchanting from plot to entertainment as we cheer for them to discover one another, repair their parents relationship, and restore their […]
[wpvideo LiEVpjbJ] Third through Fifth grade Spanish students memorized the verse Proverbs 3:5 in Spanish. The students enjoyed saying the verse individually and also as a whole class. One of the third grade students from this class even said it backwards. “Confía en el Señor de todo corazón y no en tu propia inteligencia.” Proverbios 3.5 […]
In our Lower School Science Lab, 5th graders tested for the presence of starch in different foods. This lab reinforced a lesson on photosynthesis and showed the real-life effects of the process. Students learned that plants store extra glucose in the form of starch. What a unique way to interact with scientific principles in the […]
Our 5th grade students viewed plant cells under the microscope in science lab this week! Onions, tomatoes and lettuce were among the cells observed under the microscope. What a unique opportunity for our students to see the relevance of science with their own eyes and to notice the differences at the cellular level of food […]
Inspired by the story, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, by Judy Blume, students in Mrs. Ponce’s class recently held a contest to determine which flavor would be the favorite of Brook Hill third-fifth graders. Mrs. Ponce’s class worked in teams to create posters and commercials for their juice flavor concoctions which included a secret ingredient. Students […]
Thursday held a new beginning for the Brook Hill Middle School girls hosting its first ever Big Sis Lil’ Sis Reveal Party! Both eighth grade and sixth grade girls met in the student center where they were greeted with pink helium balloons, cookies, and their advisory leaders to celebrate their new friendships. After a few […]
Seniors are making a point of coming by the Academic Office with big smiles and acceptance letters so that their colleges can be added to the board. We are so proud of the Brook Hill Class of 2014. They are outstanding!