Learning Updates for May 22 to May 26

May 26, 2023

Fourth Graders Tell Many An Ancient Tale

Last Thursday was the fourth grade’s annual Greek Storytelling Festival. Students retold ancient tales and toured their guests through a classroom museum. The museum included architectural marvels, the Hall of the Gods, ceramic relief tiles, and more! The festival is truly a collaborative effort. Project work was supported by and completed in a variety of classes including science, French, art, social studies, theater arts, technology, physical education, library, and writing. We had a beautiful day that started with a deer (Artemis, perhaps) running across the field where we were gathered. Click here to see a photo gallery of the event.

–The Fourth Grade Team

Fifth Graders Design and Create Assistive Devices

For the past several weeks, fifth graders have been collaborating in partnerships and teams to create 3D-printed “assistive devices” for people who are challenged by everyday tasks. From devices to help access technology and open cabinets, to tools to help focus and stimulate our brains, fifth graders have worn many hats in science class this spring. Using research and engineering skills, students are well on their way to producing prototype devices that will be analyzed, refined, and redesigned to be as helpful as possible.

– Patrick Murray, fifth grade teacher

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December 1, 2023

This past summer, the classroom teachers in pre-kindergarten to grade 2 selected books for summer reading related to food and used that theme to start the year in their classrooms. Teachers then worked together across grades to connect this topic…

By Jennifer Friborg, French teacher and Model UN club advisor |

December 1, 2023

On Saturday, November 18, thirteen Belmont Day middle school students participated in a Model UN Conference at Northeastern University. These students were “delegates” of Brazil, Afghanistan, Albania, the Bahamas, Jamaica, New Zealand, Australia, and Chile. During the middle school clubs…

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December 1, 2023

Seventh Grade Math Rounds Out A Lesson On Circles Students in seventh grade math are studying circles. This week, students explored different circle characteristics, specifically the relationship between a circle’s circumference and diameter. In order to explore this relationship, students…

By Kassie Bettinelli, music teacher |

November 17, 2023

In March of last year, a few students approached the music teaching team about the possibility of organizing a talent show. Knowing one hadn’t been scheduled for the spring, and that planning one for the future could be an awesome…
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