Friday, April 27, 2012

Famous American Reports

Emma presented her report about Chris Evert, and Anna
gave her report on Michelle Obama.  We learned
a lot of interesting information!  Great job, girls!




Monday, April 23, 2012

Earth Day Activities
Calvert School has schoolwide Earth Day activities
planned this week to help our students become
more aware of how to preserve and protect
our environment.

Today the Eighth Age had the
opportunity to have four
varied and exciting experiences.

A discussion about our watershed
and ways Calvert is working
to keep our water clean





A powerpoint and discussion of
ways to help our school become
more "green".



A recycling lesson along with
a survey of Calvert School's present
recycling habits.





A chance to create
ecosystem art for
a school mural






Thursday, April 19, 2012

Famous American Women Reports


Today we heard wonderful reports from the following girls:  Caroline was Dian Fossey; Sophie was Diane Crump; Catherine was Michelle Kwan; and Ridgely was Betsy Ross.
Well done, ladies!







Friday, April 13, 2012

The Eighth Age Girls Present:  "The Truth About Mother Goose"































The children enjoyed this movie clip from a 1963 version of Jason and the Argonauts.  Sincerely, Myther Shep

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Famous American Women Reports

The Eighth Age girls were delighted to have four excellent famous American women reports today!  Collette shared about Diane Crump, Lauren presented her
information about Grandma Moses, Clara spoke about Grace Lee Boggs,
and Sunny told us about the life of Ella Fitzgerald.  Thank you,
girls for great reporting!





Orioles Dress Down Day Today!

American Girl Doll author visit!
Our girls were honored to have Valerie Tripp,
author of many of the American Girl Doll books,
visit us today to share about her experiences
as an author.  The girls brought their
American Girl Dolls to school to join
them at this exciting event.



Chance meetings are not by chance..
Campbell's mom met Mrs. Tripp
while flying on a plane.
Thank you both for this
special gift of a visit to
Calvert School!