The 8th grade class decided to build a shed and raffle it off to raise money for their class trip. Calculating materials was the first step for pricing, and to make choices. The students each thought about how much material they would need for a 10x10 shed as well as what the cost to purchase these materials would be at the current market rate. This was a great lesson for them in their math class ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hatching chicks in the classroom can be an effective way to increase student engagement, investigate how organisms change and develop over time, and study embryology, life cycles, heredity and animal needs. Students identified the various components of an egg, understanding that everything a chick needs to develop, grow and eventually hatch is provided within its shell. Students learned how air is ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to everyone who received honor roll and/or a virtue for the second quarter. Keep up the great work!... (Full Story & Photos)

This past week we celebrated spirit week at school. We had themes for each day of the week which included jersey day, class color day, 80's day, dress as your favorite teacher day, and camo day. On jersey day, students and teachers supported their favorite sports teams. We had a wide mix of sports and teams being represented. Class color day was very colorful! The students and teachers really ... (Full Story & Photos)

For student appreciation day, the students in PreK-3 through 2nd grade were treated to a concert by a local children's musical artist, Mr. Jon of Mr. Jon and Friends. Mr. Jon often performs concerts for the St. Mary’s County Library in the summer as well as many other venues. The students are familiar with his music as it is used during our music class. This concert was funded through a grant from ... (Full Story & Photos)