Seventh Grade Math Tackles Problem Sets & ChatGTP Our seventh grade mathematicians have been working on problem sets throughout the year. They have recently been exploring what it is like to work on these challenging problems with a broader mathematical community. By working together with family members, friends, and past
For the first time in program history, the girls’ lacrosse program will be fielding two teams this spring. Following a successful 7-2 campaign last spring, interest was high this year and 28 girls came out for the program. Despite the shaky weather to start the season, tryouts are off to
The sixth grade class got after it in athletics this week. Whether participating in a competitive badminton tournament, some intense fitness stations, a joyous game of kickball, or the infamous beep test, each and every sixth grade athlete brought their best effort. The week culminated with the second running of
Capstone Studio Week Was a Great Success! This week was Capstone Studio Week for our eighth graders. They had several hours each day in which to work on their Capstone projects. They were in small workgroups based all around campus, supporting each other with ideas and positivity. Arts and technology
Fourth Grade Returns to the MFA The Museum of Fine Arts Arts Boston has opened back up to school groups, and the fourth grade wasted no time scheduling a visit! The MFA visit is a fourth grade tradition that was put on hold due to Covid so we are so
Kindergartners Build On Their Knowledge of Architects Each year in kindergarten, we welcome student choice by holding an election in which the kindergartners can vote for the community helper they would like to learn about most. This year, our top-three community helpers were veterinarians, architects, and professional dancers. After learning
Second Graders Learn About Environmental Changemakers, Including One Here at BDS! Second graders have been hard at work the past few months to learn about environmental changemakers–people who identify problems, find solutions and inspire others to get involved. This week, the second grade had a visit from Belmont Day’s very
Digging Into the Rocks In Sixth Grade Science Students in sixth grade have started a unit on geology and are learning to define and explain the idea that geology determines biology, one of what Mr. Hamilton refers to as his four “Nursing Home Messages” (feel free to ask your sixth
Launched last year as an alternative athletic offering during the winter season, PEAK (Physical, Education, Adventures, and Knowledge) was reimagined this year. Under the leadership of Abbey Nyland, physical education teacher and athletics coach, PEAK athletes have participated in fun cooperative games on campus and exciting adventures off campus. The
Fourth Grade Engineers Build Pyramids Fourth graders have transformed into architects, builders, and scribes and have been working tirelessly to complete a challenge to build lifelike replicas of pyramids using only recycled materials. Students first studied the traits and designs of a variety of Egyptian pyramids, and then they created
on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, due to weather conditions.
