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PreK Teddy Bear Day

January 22, 2016

This Friday our PreK students got to bring their favorite teddy bear to class. Students enjoyed a fun day, full of learning as they measured how tall their bear was, created patterns with teddy grahams, and made observations about how different liquids affect gummy bears. At the end of the day, classes had a picnic […]

In-Class Speech Meets

January 22, 2016

This week our Lower School teachers held mini-speech meets in their classrooms to start getting ready for our Annual Speech Meet! Here are some 1st grade winners from Mrs. Smith’s class:

PSIA Competition

January 22, 2016

   From the desk of Robin Bynum, Academic Teams Director: What If There Was Never a Game? What if there was only practice? Every morning, every night: practice, practice, practice? How many years would you keep practicing volleyball, football, basketball, track, orchestra if there was never a game or a tournament or a concert? So has […]

3rd Grade Studies Immigration

January 22, 2016

3rd graders in history have been studying about immigrants.  Students have learned why and how immigrants come to the United States. This week, students were able to experience first hand the hard work it takes to move here and to make adjustments when they heard the experiences of Lidia Istrada. Lidia immigrated to the USA from Romania to make a better […]

PreK Snow Playground

January 21, 2016

Last Friday our PreK students had a snow playground day! Students made snowmen and ate them, played with animals in the snow and had fun in the hot chocolate shop. Mrs. Fritcher even stopped by for a delicious cup! PreK also did a science experiment. Students stuck their hands in ice cold water to see […]

Lower School Look & See – February 1st

January 15, 2016

Calling all Brook Hill Fans – would you be willing to invite a family you think would love Brook Hill to our Lower School Look & See? Here is the info: When – February 1st from 6-8pm Where  – The Brook Hill Lower School Childcare for Ages 3+ provided courtesy of Brook Hill Come join […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

Guard Dog Breakfast

January 08, 2016

Our Guard Dogs enjoyed breakfast this morning with their Brook Hill Guard Basketball player. Our Guard Dogs brought gifts to wish their Basketball player good luck at their game tonight, and they all enjoyed doughnuts.                  

2nd Quarter Awards

January 08, 2016

Congratulations to the Brook Hill Lower School students who were recognized during the second quarter awards program!                                                              Scholarly Achievement C.J. Bird, Cade Chesley, Nate Dahn, Emma Davis, Jacob Frisbie, Tessa Goddard, Drew Lake,Gemma Lake, Jett Moore, Kayla Powell, Colton Richards, Drew Sims, and Kelaina Willis                                                              Godly Character Brett Lea Bellar, Bonnye Bunn, Brooklyn […]

Christmas Parties

December 18, 2015

We celebrated Christmas in our classes at the Lower School over the past couple days. We held parties in our classrooms full of yummy treats, Christmas activites, and time with our families. We hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thanks for being a part of our family!