ARCHIVE: December 12, 2012

Five...four...three...two...one! What could we possibly be counting down in mid-December? No, not New Year's Eve. (Although these ladies at the Upper School Holiday Ball look ready to ring in the New Year.) We are actually counting down the last days of school in 2012! Can you believe it? Only five days of school left until we head out for a long winter's break! So, let's get this Scene started! AROUND CAMPUS At first glance, you might just see a group of girls baking cookies. But take a closer look. As these 4th grade girls make Rain Forest Cookies in class on Monday, they are working as a team, using measurements and mathematical concepts, and exploring ingredients from Latin America - the region they are studying in social studies. Wow! That is one incredible cookie curriculum! Because, really? Who doesn't love a good collaboration...especially when it involves a rockin' guitar riff? The Middle School students were treated to a visit from musician and novelist, Mary Amato during assembly and several music classes last week. Mary spent time with the girls sharing her secrets to writing a great song. 1. Brainstorm 2. Find a Chord 3. Choose a tempo 4. Develop the "hook". And voila...they will be well on their way to Grammy greatness! (Or at least, well on their way to exploring a new passion for songwriting.) Hot Topic Lace up your Skates! Everyone knows that Holton is all about inspiring girls to lead lives of positive influence. And did you know that the kind of influence we are talking about can be as simple as sharing your passions with those around you? It's true! And the Panther Hockey team is doing just that on Monday! The players and their coaches will share their passion for hockey with an open skate for the entire Holton community at the Cabin John Ice Rink. Check out the Facebook event page for all of the details and bust out the leg-warmers. (Oh yes, they're back!) Have a great week and we hope to see you on campus soon!