A few weeks ago, on a Friday evening, Student Council hosted a social event at Jordan Valley Ice Park. Twenty upper school students met to skate together for a few hours. It was great exercise, and Mrs. Cook helped to chaperone, and Dr. Heet showed up as a surprise guest! Several students were brand new to ice skating, and they learned so much in a short time. Many mentioned that roller skating would be a fun event in the future. It was a really wonderful evening, and I think we’re all looking forward to continuing social events throughout the summer!
High school students wrapped up their presentations on the 1920s and 1930s in class a few weeks ago, and so they have moved on to learning about World War II and the Cold War. Students in high school are working diligently to complete their research for their final project of the semester, which offer all kinds of interesting insight into modern America.
High school students continue to meet with their Beginner Buddies during their lunch break on Thursdays, which has proven to be a favorite time each week.
After wrapping up their ERB testing, middle school students are working hard in history class. Sixth grade has studied the roots of the Civil War. This group has moved on to learning about different battles and leaders, with students compiling research and writing a one page paper to show their learning. Students in sixth grade will continue learning about the Civil War in depth, and this week we will examine the character of Abraham Lincoln through some of his writings.
Seventh and eighth grade have moved into the reform movements of the mid-19th century, which highlight some sectional differences in the United States. They were each responsible for choosing an abolitionist and explaining the significance of that individual to the fight against slavery in the United States. These students have also begun research on Westward Expansion in the United States, and they will write a research paper to explain their argument regarding manifest destiny.
