We were certainly busy bugs this week at summer camp! We began our week by making lady bug hats and grass skirts; creating the perfect, buggy costume. We learned about the different types of bee dances and used yellow paint and bubble wrap to make our own luscious, honey hives. Most campers would say that one of our favorite memories of the week was our last morning spent at Mrs. Marks’s woods.
Brookeside's first week of our “Celebrate Summer” summer camp was out of the park! Each day, we dove into a different sport, while focusing on one of America’s favorite sports: baseball. We played balloon tennis and challenged ourselves with a new, friendly version called the Hungry Alligator. We ended our sports-filled week by combining all of our favorite sports into one “field day” afternoon!
How do the Elementary students complete their studies in Botany? With a field trip to Longwood Gardens! On our field trip, students were able to demonstrate their knowledge and simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens. The students were most excited by the fountains in the Indoor Children's Garden.
What is one way students at Brookeside Montessori learn about respect for other cultures? It's Brookeside Montessori's Annual International Festival! The students in Kindergarten - Grade 6 participated in this annual event on May 8. The students shared their projects with the school community, practicing public speaking skills. The highlight of the event for many in the school community is the food. Each student with the help of their family prepared and shared a recipe.
Brookeside Montessori Honors Elementary Graduates. On May 27 it was a special day for two of our students who have attended Brookeside Montessori since Preschool. As 6th graders they graduated from Elementary and will be moving on to other school programs next year. They each shared some words of wisdom for younger students like "Focus on your work." "Be kind." and "Enjoy the Montessori math materials!"
