After studying how energy transfers from potential to kinetic energy in a roller coaster, 5th graders were given the challenge to 聽build one out of sentence strips and tape.聽 Students were given the task of building the slowest roller coaster with at least 4 ramps, 2 tunnels, 1 trap door and a surprise.聽 […]
Kindergarten students are learning about clothing words in Spanish class. Spanish teacher, Mrs. Partida, 聽finds creative ways to make learning come alive. These聽students decided to model the gorro, calcetines, falda, pantalones, and guantes. These kindergarten boys decided to model the vestido, camisa, and pantalones.
Based on the book, ONE WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, 5th Grade Spanish students at the Lower Campus chose one word for year 2014. 聽Each student took time to pray and consider what one word they needed to focus on during this year.聽 Amazingly enough each student in each class came up with a […]
The U.S. History class recently toured the War Between the States section of the American Freedom Museum as the conclusion of our study of this chapter in our history.聽 Special emphasis was placed upon the role of the Virginia Military Institute Cadets as they became the only school in our history to send their entire […]
On Thursday, 7th grade students took a trip to the American Freedom Museum for science class. In an effort to integrate history, science, and project-based learning, students used the Presidents and first ladies to learn how genes from a father and mother determine a child’s appearance. Students noted relatives in the presidency as well as […]
Game On! Junior parents and students braved the cold weather and came to eat pizza, have 聽fellowship, gather information, and enjoy a half-time show as we prepare for the college application process. Having a game plan鈥攁n outline鈥攌nowing what colleges require鈥攁ll in advance, brings peace of mind and helps students and parents get […]
WANTED: College Ambassadors Mrs. Tucker is providing a service opportunity for 9th-12th grade students who would like to help host one of our many college representatives. Brook Hill College Ambassador鈥檚 will be the welcoming committee for college reps when they come to campus. All students are always encouraged to visit with the colleges but College […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward: On Wednesday, January 8, seven college students and one college graduate spoke with the senior class of 2014 about transitions to college. The panel was made up of former Brook Hill students. Both Dr. Ward and the seniors asked the panel questions, including: What were your biggest surprises when […]
Brook Hill piano students of Mrs. Cool recently entertained the shoppers at Barnes and Noble with beautiful Christmas music. Mrs. Stacy Bell’s Prekindergarten students also sang Christmas carols. Then, Mrs. Bell read a special story to all the boys and girls. These events were part of the Lower School’s book fair at Barnes and Noble.
The Gingerbread Man runs, runs as fast as he can to escape until he reaches a stream. He knows that he should not get wet.聽Mrs. Haugh’s Kindergarten students worked like scientists to predict what would happen if the Gingerbread Man did get wet, then聽conducted聽an experiment and reached conclusions based on their results. They learned that […]
Fourth graders have been experiencing changes of state in science lab in a fun and tasty way! After learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases, they studied how heat transfer results in melting, freezing, condensation and evaporation. The students made ice cream in a Baggie in 5 minutes and observed energy changes taking […]
Brook Hill welcomed Kyle Taylor, Texas A & M Corps of Cadets representative, to the Library Friday morning to answer questions and provide information about the Aggie Corps. His enthusiasm during his 聽presentation and his eagerness to share his experiences with others was contagious. He explained that Texas A & M and The Corps of […]