Renbrook Summer Adventure

Renbrook’s history is rich in aviation and innovation; we look forward to celebrating Flight Day each year! Today was no exception as our students enjoyed visits from Freddy the Hawk, a presentation from Birds of Prey, and a visiting poet who shared her ornithology-themed poems. Roy Schoberle, Flight Test Discipline Chief at Pratt & Whitney, once again shared his extensive knowledge of flight, offering students hands-on participation. Once the fog lifted, we headed for the Turf for aviation-related activities, including kite flying, stomp rockets, and more. The energy was soaring atop Avon Mountain today as we continued to honor the legacy of Frederick B. Rentschler (founder of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft) and his family, who generously willed their estate to Renbrook School, where we continue to teach and learn each day.✈
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Ms. W and the gardening club were hard at work today deadheading spring flowers, planting herbs, and doing a general clean up around the greenhouse. #renbrook #renbrookclubs

The Hawks fought hard against KO last Friday! Enjoy some moments from the game.
Go Hawks!
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Taking advantage of a spectacular spring day, the entire 6th-grade class hiked to the Heublein Tower yesterday to examine the first four rock layers of the CT Valley and to identify clouds. This was the culmination of their study of Connecticut`s geologic history. Students were allowed to bring a camera or a device to preserve memories of the morning! 🥾
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Fifth-grade students completed an inquiry project that answered the question: How did the colonists choose which colony to settle in? They completed initial research on all 13 colonies and were then assigned a specific colony to research collaboratively in a small group. They investigated origin stories, indigenous tribes, early government structures, culture, economy, trade, geography, and climate of each colony. They presented their findings to faculty and staff as well as the fourth-grade classes. Excellent job, everyone!👏
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Mya stepped into the role of Head of Upper School on Monday with her trademark enthusiasm and joy. She met with Mr. O`Donnell, treated Upper School to a special morning snack, enjoyed lunch with friends, coordinated a game of Capture the Flag for Grade 5, and snagged a pair of nifty Renbrook pajama pants at the School Store. Thank you, Mya - it was great to have your leadership in the Upper School!👏
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Throughout the school year, first-grade students learned and discussed the concept of different types of communities. Lessons and activities were guided by these essential questions: What is a community? What are the different types of communities? What do all communities need? How are decisions made in a community? Why do people work? How do we get what we need or want? What makes a good citizen? Why do we need rules? How can citizens work together to solve problems and to keep a community safe? Throughout the year, their study of communities has been tied back to the fact that they are members of a community of learners in their class, the Lower School division, the entire Renbrook School, and the towns in which they live. During the final trimester, grade one students learned specifically about the various jobs and careers of community helpers and created their own town, Hawks City. They were proud to share it with their families.👏
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