From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Director: To me it seems hard to believe we are talking about the finish of this school year. Just like it always seems to do, this year has flown by. However, it is not over yet, and even though we can all feel the warmth of the Texas […]
Eighth graders are starting to build mousetrap cars in science class. First, students completed an exploration lab of different mousetrap car designs made of all different materials. Then, they planned and designed their mousetrap car along with needed materials. Today, in class, students began to follow their plans and build their cars. Students are applying […]
PSIA District competition for grades 1-8 began early Friday, March 24, 2017. Students from 13 schools began to trickle in around 7:30. Students checked in with their school and then the hunt for rivals was on. They met and talked like old friends. But with a wish of 鈥淕ood Luck鈥� everyone was back on task鈥in! […]
The Brook Hill School entered 13 students from Middle School and Upper School in the ACSI Creative Writing Contest in January 2017. Students submitted original works to their humanities teachers in four categories: rhymed poetry, free verse poetry, short story and essay. The top two entries from each category were then submitted to the district […]
The following students have practiced and competed all year long in order to earn a place on the Brook Hill TAPPS Academic State Team. They competed against 23 sister schools in the TAPPS 5A Academic Championship in Waco, Texas April, 3-5, 2017. The Team did great! Congratulations! Results: Justin Powell: 聽10th LD Debate Yiling Cao […]
From the Desk of Sandra Fritcher, Lower School Principal: We just think the Lower School is the very best.聽 Teachers and staff work together each day to create the most wonderful learning environments possible.聽 Activities are planned to reinforce instruction in a way that excites the students and keeps them engaged in learning.聽 For the […]
Students in Mrs. Mattay’s class were given the opportunity to use technology to aid in their note taking and learning experience. Students were able to use their smart device to scan QR codes that had notes and videos embedded that contained information about the American Civil War and its effects on Texas. They put this […]
First graders at the Lower School did research on an animal of their choice and presented them today in the gym for their teachers, fellow students, faculty and family members. Andy Whitten, who is in Mrs. Smith’s class, thought his project on Artic Wolves was all-around awesome. “It stalks its prey, they could be talking […]
Fifth graders went to The Johnson Space Center in Houston in late March. This is an annual trip taken to learn more about the past missions into space as well as what is currently being explored and planned for the future. The students participate in several hands on activities as well as take a guided […]
The 6th graders toured The University of Texas at Tyler, the 7th graders toured East Texas Baptist University, and the 8th graders toured Stephen F. Austin University this week. The three groups had a chance to see a small, public university, a small, private university and a larger, public university. Some students felt right at […]
One of the most exciting things that happens in third grade is when the boys and girls transfer from learning to read to reading to learn. “This is the most rewarding blessing that a third grade teacher can experience,鈥� Newsom said. “This year our team has experienced this in their learning. They are wanting to […]
Fourth graders spent Wednesday and Thursday at Pine Cove’s Institute of Wilderness Studies. They rode horses, saw critters and flew down the zip line all while learning spiritual and education applications.