In Mrs. Figueroa’s class, studying is fun and active. Her class got to get up out of their desks and move around the classroom scanning QR codes on their phone that downloaded a PDF that they could save and study.
From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: Happy Texas Independence Day March 2, 1836 The Texas Declaration of Independence was produced, literally, overnight. Its urgency was paramount, because while it was being prepared, the Alamo in San Antonio was under siege by Santa Anna’s army of Mexico. The document was the formal declaration of […]
Mrs. Brindley’s science lab this week was filled with Matter is Poppin’ experiments. Students selected three different sodas (Sprite, Dr. Pepper and Coke) to see which one produced the most gas. The most exciting part was the balloons and Pop Rocks. Diet Coke won because it contains more gas, and students discovered the other sodas […]
This week, Pre-K classes have been practicing their P’s and V’s. They have been able to participate in fun projects to help with their learning and retaining such as Vegetable Friends and Piggy Pancakes.
From the desk of Sandra Fritcher, Lower School Principal: Did you know there is research that suggests we are raising the most distracted generation in the history of the world? Because of all the electronics available, our kids are getting hooked on screens. Parents should set time limits on using the screens, but the adults […]
On Thursday, 10 students along with Christie Adams traveled to LeTourneau University to observe the Texas Supreme Court hearing oral arguments. The Court heard two cases before a crowd of students, attorneys and judges. One dealt with possible undue influence over a woman while she amended a trust to exclude some beneficiaries, and the second […]
Second graders have worked hard over the last month to produce a research project that they will remember for years to come. Each student selected a person that did something great in American history. Students have researched their American with biographies, autobiographies and articles on the internet. Along with writing a research paper in class, […]
Fourth grade went to the Ross Perot Museum in Dallas. They had many hands on lessons with multiple science, technology, engineering and mathematics, sports hall where students can simulate different sports skills and virtual racing against animals and athletes.
Pre-K classes wore their favorite pajamas, drank purple punch and ate purple popcorn to celebrate the Letter P 鈥� their letter of the week.
Last week, 6th grade Humanities students used the Surface tablets to research east Asian countries. This week, the students began creating their final product using a new program called Sway. Sway is an interactive way for students to publish their research through creation of digital storybooks. The amazing program allows for limitless student creativity as […]
Lower School’s library story, an African folktale, originated in a small village in Nigeria. After listening to this tale, students were able to “visit” Nigeria using Google Earth. Following our trip to Africa, we returned to 91猫先生 using Google Earth and many students visited their homes and even located colleges they hope to attend.
The Mary Tyler Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored Alex Ellis as an outstanding senior who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen. Alex was chosen based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, and was presented a certificate and pin at the annual DAR Scholarship Tea at the ballroom of the […]