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What Time Is It?

November 21, 2013

Ask a kindergarten student and they may just know the answer! They are learning how to tell time using their entire body!

Another 50th Anniversary

November 21, 2013

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On November 22, our nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of John F. Kennedy. Though not as famous as the death of Kennedy, that same date also marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of C. S. Lewis. If you are looking for a way […]

Learning Spanish with Play-Doh

November 21, 2013

Spanish 1 students tried their hand (literally) at conjugation of Spanish verbs this week using Play-Doh. Instead of writing the verb endings on paper with pen, the students rolled out their letters using Play-Doh. With their partner, they recreated their own model of the Spanish –ar verb chart on their desk. It was truly tactile […]

MS Fall Field Night = Big Fun

November 20, 2013

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: Friday’s MS Fall Field Night was a lot of fun!  Approximately 50 MS students came to “hang out” at the football field from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Activities included making s’mores, playing kickball, throwing footballs and frisbees, enjoying hot chocolate, hula-hooping, and even line dancing! Several US students helped […]

Oil Derricks

November 20, 2013

Fifth graders were given the challenge to build a model of an oil derrick using 8 marshmallows, 6 linguine, and 16 pieces of spaghetti.  Derricks had to stand for at least 30 seconds to qualify as a winner.  Derricks were then measured for height.  The winning derricks were made by William Roberts and Clay Kelly […]

Moon Craters

November 20, 2013

Third graders are learning about the moon.  In lab this week, craters were made by dropping marbles from different heights.  Students found that the craters became larger as they dropped the marble from higher points.  Then, they tested their jump height to see how high they could jump on the moon by multiplying their jump […]

Students Encouraged to Be Safe in Cyber Space

November 20, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward: Matt Tibbets of TBG Solutions spoke to MS and US students at chapel on Wednesday, November 20. His presentation explained how students can protect their online identity and why doing so was important. Matt shared stories and statistics about how colleges and employers screen people by using social […]

BH’s Directory Goes Green

November 15, 2013

Brook Hill’s school directory will be available exclusively online this year, supporting our commitment to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”! The directory can be accessed multiple ways: On your computer: via ParentsWeb website On your smartphone: via the RenWeb Home App (iOS and Android devices) On other mobile devices: via ParentsWeb Mobile (mobile web browser) Features of […]

Community Service Opportunity for Cadet Singer’s Banquet

November 15, 2013

Looking for community service hours? The Lower School Cadet Singers Banquet needs helpers for Monday, December 2, from 6:00-9:00pm. There will be an information meeting for interested MS and US students after school on Thursday, November 21, in the student center at 3:50pm. If you are interested please contact Mindy Ward at [email protected]

Calling All Middle School Students!

November 15, 2013

The Brook Hill Middle School Students Are Invited to our Scholastic Book Fair Reading Oasis Family and Friends Night Tuesday, November 19, 4:00-6:00 (Come and Go) At the Lower School Library We have several middle school cases, lots of wacky pens and pencils, and other cool stuff!

Visit The Lower School Scholastic Book Fair Reading Oasis

November 15, 2013

When:  November 18-22 , 8:00-4:00 pm Monday-Thursday 8:00-11:45 am Friday Where:  Brook Hill Lower School Library Special Events: Tuesday:   4:00-6:00 pm Family and Friends Night  Middle School students are also invited! Wednesday:  8:30-9:15 am Muffins for Mummies and Daddies Friday:  Grandfriends Day shopping hours:  8:00-9:00, followed by the  Program, Songs You Know by Heart, at 9:00. […]