Place Value Battleship

During homeroom math we have continued to practice our place value skills, working up to the ten thousands place. Today the boys played "place value battleship," which added an exciting twist to this skill.

Place Value Battleship from Ms. Gentry on Vimeo.

Two Inch Adventure

While reading Stuart Little, we have enjoyed hearing about the adventures made possible by his size. The boys took a few minutes to create stories about an adventure they would take if they were only two inches tall. Throughout the year we will write stories from others' perspectives; based on the creativity shown in this short writing assignment, I look forward to their future compositions.

Two Inch Adventure from Ms. Gentry on Vimeo.

September Mile Run

Today the Ninth Age boys tackled the first mile run of the year. They will track their scores throughout the year to see their progress. I am already impressed by how they challenged themselves and how hard they worked!

September Mile Run from Ms. Gentry on Vimeo.

Welcome Back Assembly

Today we had our Lower School "Welcome Back" Assembly. We greeted new students and faculty members, discussed our year-long focus on the pillar of compassion, and accepted the school-wide challenge to do (at least!) one kind thing for another person at Calvert.

Today 9-1 was the banner class for the assembly. F.M. did a terrific job starting off this tradition for the year!

First Day of School

Today we were busy finding new rooms, setting up our folders, writing the story of a mysterious box, and learning the routines of 9-1, but we still had time to have a little fun on our first day back.

Welcome to 9-1!

As the final weeks of summer approach and the excitement of a new fall arrives, I eagerly await the start of our year together. This year I look forward to embracing the symbolism of this class's banner colors: black and white. The white demonstrates the strength and pride associated with all of the boys' classes, and the black embodies the solid foundation they will receive in our lower school. These characteristics will be supported and cultivated throughout this year. The shape of the banner the boys bring with them into Ninth Age symbolizes the growth of the class emotionally, socially, academically, and athletically. This development is evident in Ninth Age, as the boys enter as recent Eighth Agers and leave as the student leaders of our school. 
The banner's colors and shape will be represented by our class emblem, the lighthouse. It serves as a reminder from Mark Twain that with guidance we can,

 "Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Getting to Know You!