Learning Updates for May 9 to May 13

May 16, 2022

PE Update: Fourth Graders Experience the Glory of the Games!

Fourth grade students competed this week in the (epic and glorious) second annual Greek Olympics as a way to prepare their bodies and minds for their upcoming Greek Festival. Students were assigned to city-states and spent time during recent physical education classes practicing a variety of events from the ancient Olympics. Javelins, shot puts, and discus were thrown for distance while the fan-favorite chariot race had students pulling each other up the driveway on a small scooter. All athletes embraced the spirit of the games and displayed excellent acts of sportsmanship! Hurrah!

– Abbey Nyland, physical education teacher

Third Graders Study Park Accessibility

The third grade dove into a week-long unit looking at accessibility in the United States’ national parks. Students began by learning about different accessibility services The National Parks Service often provides to make the parks accessible. From there the students assumed the role of a National Park Ranger and were assigned the task of surveying a section of trail in “Lone Tree Hill National Park” (the woodlands behind BDS). They made observations about any existing accessibility services and will be making recommendations about how the trail could be made accessible.

– Carlyn Simons, associate teacher in grade 3

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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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