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Renbrook Shout Out from Wesleyan University
Great shout out to our Renbrook students from Wesleyan University! The Next New Things: Presenting Final Projects in IDEAS 170 https://ecs.page.link/X1GN
Fidelco Guide Dogs Visit Renbrook
Seventh graders welcomed Fidelco Guide Dog German Shepards Ocean and Que before raising money for the Renbrook Fidelco Fundraiser on February 22nd.
Can this be home?
by Andy Baker
Upper School English
7th Grade Learned Some New Tricks
7th graders got a visit from Ben Garson, master trainer from Dogology and his dog Judah, a 100-pound German Shepard to discuss training techniques. This expands on the lesson about alpha dog vs. submissive dog and how to teach manners to dogs as part of their 7th grade dog unit in science. It’s always a fun and heart-warming way to bring learning to life at Renbrook!
Birds of Prey
As part of the 7th grade Life Science class, students got up close with three birds of prey. Along with the Renbrook School mascot, the red-tailed hawk, they also got an intro to an American Kestral and Saw Whet Owl.
Fourth Grade World Peace Games
Have you ever wondered how countries work together? Have you asked yourself how a country runs itself? What rules are needed and who is in charge? Well, the fourth graders experienced just that this term.
Book Frenzy!
Fourth grade had a ‘Book Frenzy’ during Library classes. Books from different genres were set out on tables and students sampled them during multiple three minute rounds that led to lots of great books being discovered!
CT Parrot Club Visits Renbrook
Amy Hopkins, President of the CT Parrot Club proudly shows off “Rosie” the rose breasted cockatoo to upper school students.
Saturnalia
In Latin students celebrated Saturnalia by learning to play some ancient Roman games.
Seventh Graders Explore Japan
Students in seventh grade world history just finished their unit on Japan. To demonstrate their understanding of Japanese life and culture, they had several options they could create to show the significance of Japanese culture. These are some of the final products!
Sixth Grade and Ancient Egypt
Sixth grade students wrapped up their study of Ancient Egypt and created Dioramas displaying some of their favorite areas of study during the unit. Some of the areas displayed included the Great Pyramids of Giza, Life Along the Nile River, Temples at Karnak and Tombs and Burial practices.
Today’s School Library; from rows of books to a multi-faceted space.
by Kathryn Justus
Director of Library Services
In today’s rapidly changing world, technology has changed the way we consume information. While the fundamental mission of school libraries, to empower students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners and readers, remains largely the same, school libraries are quickly evolving to adapt to these changes. As connected learning hubs, where collaboration and hands-on learning are encouraged, students learn to access, evaluate, utilize, and ultimately become creators of information.
Home on the Range
Third graders as part of their Westward Movement Unit took on the pioneer life for Prairie Day. Students presented scrapbooks they created, sang songs they learned and participated in a hoedown with dances they learned in P.E.
On the Ground
As a school administrator at a place such as Renbrook School, it’s easy to spend entire school days sequestered in front of a computer or in meetings. However, best practice dictates that I should get out of the office each and every day for “walkthroughs,” and this is a practice that I very much enjoy.
Renbrook Lower School Donates to Gifts of Love
“Many hands make light work.” – John Heywood. Many thanks to all of the Lower School Families that helped us with the Adopt a Family Holiday Drive for Gifts of Love. We are so grateful for your support in helping us help your children bring “neighbors helping neighbors” to life.
Renbrook Sixth Graders Play CSI
6th grade students attempted to solve the mystery of King Tut’s death. They became CSI detectives by collecting evidence pointing to a suspect to bring before a grand jury for indictment with a victimology report. #renbrook #renbrookschool #bringinglearningtolife #renbrookpride