elementary school

Categories

Duke Talent Identification Program

October 18, 2013

Congratulations to Brook Hill seventh grade students Peyton Adams, Gracey Browning, Emma Bynum, Colton Drennan, Hayden Hommel, Alexandra Koenig, Logan Mimms, Justin Powell, Russell Richardson, James Shipp, Holly Stadelmann, Zoe Ward, and Hannah Windsor who were identified in the most recent Duke Talent Search. Started in 1980, Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) is committed […]

Reflections on Founder’s Day

October 18, 2013

From the desk of Laurie Humphries, Director of Development: This past Monday night The Brook Hill School held its 6th Annual Founder’s Day.  We had the privilege of honoring the original Board of Trustees along with hosting Christian Recording Artist, Michael W. Smith, as he performed live in concert.  The evening began with a reception […]

Father Abraham

October 18, 2013

Mrs Dahn’s first grade class brought the memory verse to life as students acted out God telling Abraham to move and that he would make him into a great nation and bless him.

Pumpkin Patch Visit

October 18, 2013

PreKindergarten and Kindergarten classes recently visited the pumpkin patch at Moore Farms after studying about the characteristics and life cycle of pumpkins. Each student left with their very own pumpkin to take home.

5th Grader Practices with Basketball Team

October 18, 2013

Max Lowery was the guest 5th Grade practice player from The Brook Hill Lower School at Tuesday’s High School Basketball workout. We’re excited about basketball season starting soon!

5th Grade Tests Paper Towels

October 18, 2013

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!

You are One in a Million!

October 17, 2013

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 […]

Lower School Homecoming Spirit!

October 11, 2013

  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!

Proverbs 3:5 in Spanish (Video)

October 10, 2013

[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 […]

Michael W. Smith Concert on Monday!

October 10, 2013

The Brook Hill School is proud to welcome Christian Recording Artist, Michael W. Smith, to our campus on Monday, October 14th at 7:00pm.  The event will be held in the upper school’s Quad. Michael W. Smith will be performing live following the release of his twenty-third career album.  Smith says “There’s a famous quote from […]

The B-I-B-L-E is the Book for Me!

October 10, 2013

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.

Storybook Pumpkins – Library Event

October 10, 2013

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 […]