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4th Grade Begins Poetry Unit

October 30, 2014

Mrs. Dawkins’ 4th graders began their poetry unit by illustrating their first poem entitled Gathering Leaves by Robert Frost!

What Did That Owl Eat?

October 30, 2014

5th graders had the unique opportunity to discover what an owl eats in science class this week. Students began by learning about owls and their diets, and then by the end of class that got to dissect owl pellets and discover the bones from animals that had been consumed by the owl. Students enjoyed discovering […]

Pumpkins on Parade

October 30, 2014

We had the most beautiful pumpkins on display this week in the Library! Here is a taste: Winners!

Vote Duck for President!

October 30, 2014

2nd graders are learning about democracy and voting during great books week. Students read “Duck for President,” learning about campaigning and election process, while also learning the value and importance of voting in a democratic society. During the week, students campaigned for their candidate (either Duck or Farmer Brown), making signs and even giving speeches. As […]

A Bad Case of Stripes

October 30, 2014

In honor of Great Books Week, Wednesday’s chapel featured a special play put on by some of our 5th graders with Librarian, Ila England. Students acted out the famous story “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon. Our students also began learning a song that will teach them EVERY book of the Bible (the […]

Pumpkins on Parade!

October 24, 2014

Here are just a few of the” Pumpkins on Parade” at the Lower School Library. Stop by during the week of October 27-30 to see all the pumpkin characters!  

Fourth Grade Reading Pals

October 24, 2014

Mrs. Dawkin’s fourth graders  chose a book that they thought a kindergartener might enjoy.  Then students went to Mrs. Newman’s room where the teacher matched each 4th grader with a Kindergarten partner. The 4th grade students met their younger buddy and read the book.  Students plan to visit their new friends again next week to do another activity to prepare […]

Out of This World!

October 24, 2014

First grade is out of this world!  Students enjoyed learning and reading about space.  These first graders in Mrs. Dahn’s class investigated the phases of the moon with a little help from Oreos! Yummy science!    

2nd & 3rd Grade Fall Musical

October 23, 2014

2nd and 3rd graders performed their fall musical this week in chapel. Students told the story of a group of people who got lost at sea. They were lost on a deserted island, only to find help in the most unlikely of places. A group of natives showed kindness to the lost crew by giving […]

First Quarter Awards Program

October 17, 2014

Mrs. Fritcher welcomed parents and students to the first quarter awards program. Awards for the first quarter included Scholarly Achievement, Godly Character, Leadership, Servant’s Heart and Perfect Attendance.            Scholarly Achievement Suvonna Bynum, Cayden Callier, Colton Carson, Karissa Dahn, Bethany Durrett, Maddy Ford, Marlee Gunter, John Miller, Avery Moss, Meredith Priddy, Peyton […]

Finding That “Just Right” Book

October 17, 2014

Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Newsom,  helps her students find that “just right” library book. Bridger reads a page to make sure the book is not too hard, not too easy, but just right!