Middle School Football scored a triumphant victory in the first game of the season. The team beat the Children’s Guild 38 to 6, with touchdowns scored by eighth grader Jerell Austin and seventh grader Simon Riedel. The team is coached by Cooper Campus dean Mr. Fisher. Meanwhile, Junior Varsity Boys’ soccer tied Basis 1-1. The team is coached by Mr. Ochoa.
Ms. Dorsey’s class did a 5th grade Solar System walk around the building to better understand the distance between the planets. Steps equated to distances between planets, so they could see how maps of the planets give a skewed perspective on the distance between planets. Throughout 5th grade science, Ms. Dorsey efforts to make scientific experiences real and tangible through hands-on learning.
Students in World History 10 are creating a foundation to compare and analyze the past and the present. They are asking themselves the question: What was the world like in 1750? Students are evaluating the different empires, their connections, and changes from ancient history to today. The skill they are focusing on is understanding patterns in history across culture, and seeing the nuance between communities based on geography. Students are reading different articles on 6 different empires, working with partners and groups to teach each other about these empires. Next up, the class will tackle the Enlightenment revolutions. Mr. Bhuva and Mr. Carmona teach the 10th grade World History Two Classes.
The upper school Cross Country team competed in the first meet of the season last Saturday against Georgetown Prep in both the Woodward relays and a regular 5k. The team is coached by Mr. Hotchkiss with assistance from Ms. Woods.
Upper school students will participate in various class days of adventure training and team building at the Sandy Spring Ropes course this month. The seniors went this week, juniors will go on the 15th, and the other grades will go in future weeks. The activities help build a sense of confidence in the outdoors and the ability to support one another in conquering challenges. The seniors will also be going to their annual trip to the 4H Educational Center for a double overnight on Friday the 16th. This is a time for advisories to get to know each other better, develop team spirit, and set goals for a great senior year.
Varsity sports started with a bang this week. Upper school girls’ volleyball won in two straight sets against Coolidge, winning the first set 25-13, and the second set 25-6. Senior, Geovanna Diaz, led the way with 17 serves, including three aces. The team is coached by Ms. Latham. Also the varsity boys’ soccer team beat Flint Hill on Tuesday 3-2. The team is coached by Mr. Edwards-Stuart and Mr. Slager.
