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!
The Brook Hill School Headmaster, Rod Fletcher recently told all the Lower School students during Chapel service that only one child in a million gets to attend Brook Hill School adding that God has blessed each student so that they can be a blessing to others. Pictured are more Chapel highlights including Mrs. Bell’s PreK […]
Today our Lower School got pumped up for homecoming with a full on pep rally! We had the drum line, cheer and dance routines, and our students’ showed some Brook Hill Spirit!
[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 […]
After joyfully singing several songs, students, staff, and parents in the Lower School Chapel service learned that the answers to life’s problems can found in the Bible. This was cleverly explained in a skit led by Mrs. Savage’s class. Individuals with problems called the Bible store, “Cover 2 Cover” for advice. Appropriate verses were then shipped out to help these individuals.
Brook Hill Lower School Students are Invited to Participate in our First “Storybook Pumpkins on Parade” Event! Who: Any student may participate. This is optional, not required! What: Decorate a pumpkin to look like a character from a library book! Where: Brook Hill Lower School Library When: Pumpkins may arrive October 22nd or 23rd. Pumpkins […]
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 […]
We will “fallow” Jesus Everywhere! Shown here are Mrs. Powell’s Prek students. Mrs. Gragg captured joyful pictures of these students to help create this beautiful fall bulletin board.
The BH Builders comprised of fourth and fifth graders decided to to accept the First Leago League’s Nature’s Fury challenge by sponsoring a whole school water and gatorade drive to assist The Bullard Fire Department in their relief efforts. The results of the contest were recently revealed. Third place went to Mrs. Bell’s PreK class class. Mrs. […]
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 […]