Sixth grade is investigating the effects of air resistance and mass using a paper helicopter. It was a great way for students to see how air resistance works in real life and not just in theory.
From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: College Emphasis Week has been wonderful. Seeing students dressed in college shirts all week; having Coffee and College Conversations with parents; spending an evening with Seniors 2017 and their parents eating pizza, discussing the application process, watching parent volunteers play the GPA game, discussing Dual Credit details, […]
After studying Satire and reading Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal”, Mrs. Huggins’ Junior Humanities classes had an opportunity to write a Modest Proposal of their own. Students were instructed to use elements of satire to bring to light the faults of an aspect of society that they believe needs reform. Students then presented their proposals […]
On Thursday our Kindergarten students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!
On Wednesday our PreK students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!
Mrs. Smith’s first grade class enjoyed making crafts and playing games at the first grade fall festival this week! It was an awesome time with our families celebrating Thanksgiving and all things fall!
6th grade Humanities students have been busy learning about the Ancient Middle East! After an in-depth study of many cultures and empires, students work in groups to create a personalized timeline. Each timeline emphasized the important leaders, groups, events, innovations, and wars. The students were free to design the timeline however they wished. Their creativity […]
Brook Hill Moms! You’re invited to our annual ornament exchange on Friday December 4th at 9:30am at the home of Sherri Soules! Bring a wrapped ornament to exchange. For Questions, call Sara at (903) 894-5000 ext. 1023
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: We are praising God this week for the blessings He continues to pour on Brook Hill. Lives are being changed and children are learning to love and be accepting of those who are different than they are. We are also praising Him for […]
1st grade began their study of rocks in science class last week. Students began by learning about safety and then started using their senses to study rocks. For their lab, students sought to answer the questions: “Can rocks be different shapes?” and “What do they feel like?” We analyzed and concluded that people and rocks are […]
Mrs. Gibson’s fifth graders took a tour of the American Freedom Museum this week. Mrs. Bynum led the students through a lesson on the 13 original colonies. We also discussed the seven American presidents who served during the Revolution. Learning with hands on activities in our awesome museum is a wonderful opportunity for all Brook […]
This week our PreK students stepped back in time by dressing up like pilgrims and doing pilgrim activities. Students wrote with feathers and ink and discussed what they would pack in their suitcase for our trip on the mayflower. We also played a pilgrim game called “log toss.” Our students had fun throwing logs (paper […]