8th grade successfully used the engineering design process to build and test a bridge made out of plastic drinking straws and string. They were required to build a structure that supported a small plastic cup (2g), a glass beaker (200g), and a science textbook (over 610g each). They measured, recorded, and analyzed their data. They learned how to identify and solve problems. They learned that ... (Full Story & Photos)

6th grade used scientific tools to measure accurately.... (Full Story & Photos)

The 7th grade class dissected grass frogs. They learned about the digestive, excretory, respiratory, and vascular organ systems. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, Benny Richards (8th grade) headed up a service project that I felt was worth sharing. Benny has been working hard to provide items for the Charlotte Hall Veterans' Home Holiday Shop. While doing that he got the idea to send every veteran a Christmas card. So in addition to his donations, he asked his class if they would help him make the Christmas cards for all of the residents there. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Christmas Bazaar is always such a great community and fundraising event for our school, so we will continue with the silent auction part of the Bazaar by converting it to an online format. Each class (PK3 through 8th) donates items that will be used to create themed baskets. Each basket will have a detailed list of items included. All bids must be placed by 11:59 PM on December 6th. All winners ... (Full Story & Photos)