Tenth Age Study Tools

As an additional study tool for our Chapter 1 Geography test, students may click on the following links to access quizlet for Chapter 1 and Map Skills vocabulary.  Using these "virtual flashcards," the boys can play a variety of review games to prepare for the test.  Spelling City is another great online resource, which can be used to help students review for their weekly spelling tests.  After entering their words into the site, the boys will have access to a wide variety of helpful review activities and interactive games. 

Pilot Buddies

Recently, the 10-2 boys met with their Pilot buddies for the first time.  The Tenth Agers read stories about pumpkins, farms, and other fall-themed topics to their Pilot friends.  Many of the 10-2 boys also reminisced about their own experience in the Pilot wing.  We are looking forward to many more exciting visits with Pilot A!

Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center

Students prepare for their climbing and wire bridge activities.

 The rope cocoon proved to be quite challenging...

 ...but communication and teamwork resulted in success!

Tenth Agers thank the Genesee Valley staff at the end of the day.

On Friday, September 28, the Tenth Age classes traveled to the Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, Maryland.  A gorgeous day and sprawling fields provided the backdrop for an array of outdoor activities emphasizing teamwork and problem solving.  The boys and girls played a variety of group games, tackled team challenges, and enjoyed a picnic lunch.  Some of the highlights included navigating through a "rope cocoon", scaling a climbing wall, and traversing wire bridges.  Each of the students challenged themselves and encouraged their classmates.  What an exciting and wonderful day!       

Meeting Our Seventh Age Buddies

 

 

 

 

Today we met with our Seventh Age Buddies, Mrs. King's class (7-2), for the first time.  The 10-2 boys were extremely excited to be paired up with a member of 7-2.  Following an insightful discussion about Calvert's four character pillars (honor, respect, compassion, responsibility), the boys brainstormed key words and examples that connect to each of these traits.  We will continue this project during our next visit with Mrs. King's class.  Throughout the year, we will work on a variety of character lessons and other activities with our Seventh Age Buddies.

A Very Purple Friday

 

The boys make their best "silly faces" while dressed in Ravens garb.

The 10-2 boys completed an exciting second week of school.  They had their first Tenth Age homework sheet and spelling test, worked on a map of North America, and continued reading and discussing tall tales, such as Pecos Bill.  In history, our studies focused on the land bridge and other theories about how the first peoples arrived in the Americas.  The boys posed many insightful questions about this topic, which they will continue to explore.  In math, we compared and ordered large numbers (up to the millions place).  As a related activity, the boys took a look at the total attendance for several NFL teams during the 2011 season.  They discovered that the Dallas Cowboys drew the most fans last year (1,258,971), while the Ravens finished with 1,083,902.  The highlight of the week was a "Purple Friday" dress down day to commemorate the Ravens' opening game.

Welcome to 10-2!

We partnered with 10-1 and learned interesting facts about our classmates.

The boys certainly enjoyed recess on the new playground!

The 10-2 boys were busy during their first few days of school.  We focused on getting acclimated to our classroom and learning new routines.  The boys were introduced to 10-2 classroom jobs, worked on organizing their homework binders, and set individual goals for the upcoming year.  We attended two assemblies, became "sentence detectives" in grammar, explored math games on the ipads, and started our American Tall Tales unit in reading.  There was also time to try out the new Lower School playground, participate in a "scavenger hunt" with Mr. Mascuch's class (10-1), and share our summer mementos.  These discussions sparked many stories about a variety of exciting summer experiences!   

Closing Exercises

One final class picture before the ceremony...

Some of the boys enjoying the reception at the MS.

Many, many congratulations to all of the Tenth Age students on a job well done.  You completed a very successful year filled with many impressive achievements, exciting memories, and plenty of Calvert spirit!  We hope you have a wonderful summer, and wish you all the very best next year in Fifth Grade.