Track and Field Day Events

Due to the inclement weather last Friday, field day events have been rescheduled and will take place during a PE block this week.  The Tenth Age students will compete in their events on Wednesday, May 29, from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. on the Lower School Field.  All Tenth Age parents are invited to attend.  We hope to see you there!

A Visit to Gettysburg

The Tenth Agers recently visited Gettysburg, and were transported "back in time" for the day as they learned about the famous three-day battle.  Students began the day with a scavenger hunt through the Visitor's Center Museum, which includes six galleries filled with a wide array of Civil War artifacts. The boys were also able to watch short films on the causes of the war, each of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, and the results of the war.  The battlefield tour was led by our guide, Michael, who shared a wealth of information and many poignant stories about the battle.  One of the highlights included a role play of a "cannon crew," as the boys learned about the difficulty of using this weapon during the war.  Here are some more snapshots of the day's events...



The "cannon crew" awaits their instructions from Michael.

 

 When the cannon fires, be sure to cover your ears!

 

Little Round Top 

Maryland Monument

 

The Tenth Agers recite the Gettysburg Address.

 

"Designing Colonies" in 10-1 and 10-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

After completing our study of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies in history class, the  10-1 and 10-2 boys started a group project entitled, “Design a Colony.” Each group has worked on planning and designing their own colony, which would fit into one of the three regions we studied. The boys have completed a variety of activities including building three-dimension models, drawing detailed maps, and designing advertisements to attract potential settlers. Some groups also chose to create a colony flag write a song to represent their settlement. Mr. Mascuch and I are very excited to see all of the finished products!

Making 3-D Shapes

 

 

We have been studying geometry in math group, and students are currently exploring the differences between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.  Using foldable patterns, the boys and girls made paper models of many three-dimensional shapes including triangular pyramids, rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, and cubes.  They also used their models to compare the various attributes (faces, verices, and edges) of these figures.  Prior to cutting out the patterns, students used colored pencils to design their shapes.  This resulted in many artistic 3-D shape creations!

Exploring Pi

 

This year, Pi Day (March 14) occurred over Spring Break, so the Lower School celebrated on March 7 instead.  As Pi Day approached, the Tenth Agers challenged themselves to memorize at least 25 digits of pi.  The highlight of the day was a special assembly.  Mrs. Holt selected two lucky students - one Ninth Ager and one Tenth Ager - to throw pies at Mr. Wareheim!  During math class, the boys and girls also started  creating color-coded "pi chains" using strips of construction paper.  Each color represented a different digit (0-9), and the students learned that there is no distinct pattern for the digits in pi.  The Tenth Agers recently completed their chains, which are displayed in the Tenth Age homerooms and Mrs. Holt's classroom. 

March Reading Madness

Last Friday, the Lower School kicked off its annual "March Reading Madness" with an assembly in the auditorium.   Please encourage your son to "Read Around the World," which is this year's theme. Students have received their 'passport' to travel and record books they have read involving countries around the world.  Suggested reading lists have been provided to help them get started on an amazing journey through books!  If you have any questions, please be sure to contact Mrs. Stone.

State Report

The 10-2 boys continue to work diligently on their state reports.  While working on their notes packets, the boys have used a variety of different sources to collect their research, including books, encyclopedias, electronic databases, and a variety of helpful websites.  The next phase of the project will be the rough draft.  For your reference, the due dates for the remaining components of the project are listed below.

                                           Rough Draft                                        March 20

                                           Final Copy                                          April 17

                                           Oral Report and
                                           PowerPoint or Prezi presentation       May 1