From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Jamee Eslicker, ’10, spent 7 years at Brook Hill before graduating and heading north to Gordon College in Boston. She took full advantage of her time with us, and was like a sponge absorbing everything her teachers laid before her. In fact, she […]
8th grade Physical Science class built mousetrap cars for their spring project. Students were instructed to build a mousetrap car that could travel a distance of 5 meters. The only power used for their car was the mousetrap itself. Using their understanding of simple machines, students created their inventions, trying to travel the fastest and/or the […]
Anna Walker, from East Texas Medical Center, presented a trauma prevention program to our MS and US students on Wednesday, May 7. Her presentation was full of useful facts, and she showed several pictures from accidents and hospitals to underscore her points. Topics included: Why students should wear helmets when bicycling, skateboarding, or four wheeling. […]
Even though we haven’t finished spring 2014, we are already thinking about fall 2014 – and that includes our student leadership program. On Thursday, May 22, students in grades 8-11 will elect their student council officers for 2014-2015. We will hold elections for the various representative positions (including athletics, boarding, fine arts, and grade level) […]
Kindergarten students recently visited The Brook Hill pond to coincide with their pond life unit of study in the classroom–such a great way to integrate real world experiences and study God’s creatures close up! Students enjoyed a picnic and then completed a nature bingo sheet requiring them to locate pond life including reptiles, and amphibians.
Congratulation to our super readers who earned a free ticket to Six Flags! Students logged six hours of recreational reading in the month of February to earn a ticket. Way to Go! Pictured here in no particular order are Kenedi Carmichael, Gretchen Ault, Samuel Lowery, Jack Weaver, Haleigh Harbour-Rozell, Breckin Westbrook, Cole Stansberry, Gracie […]
“Hay un Salvador en mi Corazón…Jesucristo es su nombre,” sang students during Spanish chapel at the lower school. All Brook Hill Lower School students worked very hard learning Spanish this year with Mrs. Partida. Chapel service this week showcased classroom learning and featured worship songs sung in Spanish. Fifth graders also presented short memorized speeches […]
Tuesday night MS/US Fine Arts students put their talents on display. MS/US Art students work lined the halls and foyers of Lauderdale for students and families to admire and adore. Then, at 7pm, our US Choir performed, with a special performance by our young men of “The Pirate King.” Following our choir, MS/US Orchestra students […]
In honor of BH Student, Jett Moore (who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer), 1st grade students teamed up to donate toys to the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Prize Closet. Toys from this closet are given to children after they undergo invasive procedures at the Children’s Medical Center. How awesome!
Sixth graders are studying about planets in our solar system. To understand how they compare in sizes students made models using play doh. Each group started with 3lbs and followed steps to get the right ratio of each planet size. Jupiter was quite large compared to the tiny spec for Mercury!
What is a day in the life of a Brook Hill Lower School student like? 1) It begins with a warm welcome: 2) Students receive individual attention from their teachers: 3) Students engage in hands-on learning and participate in classroom activities: 4) Teachers and students interact with and use technology as […]
We decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early this year since it was a Friday. After studying Cinco de Mayo in class, 4th and 5th grade Spanish students snacked on chips & salsa, tried a new drink, and played games. PreK students enjoyed making sombreros to wear and taking a swing at a piñata. […]