Our fifth grade classes participated in "Trekking Around Our School Grounds," a hands-on activity where students were able to assess our campus' impact on the local watershed. During the activity, students were able to take advantage of using the recently installed outdoor classroom space constructed by MHS Senior and Scout, Andrew Harrow.
Students observed exactly how rainwater moves and were able to check for signs of pollution or erosion. Students conducted a surface experiment and collected real-world data to issue a collaborative "Schoolyard Report Card", connecting their science lessons directly to our community environment. Big thanks to our community partner, Friends of the Rappahannock, for this wonderful experience!
Hands-on Counting Collections is a powerful math activity for 2nd graders! By counting large sets of objects like buttons or blocks, students move beyond rote counting and actively build their number sense and place value skills.
This task is essential because it encourages students to strategically group objects into tens and hundreds to count efficiently, reinforcing the base-ten system and providing a concrete foundation for addition and subtraction up to 1,000. It also strengthens students' ability to clearly communicate their mathematical thinking and choose the most efficient counting strategy. #SecondGradeMath #PlaceValue #NumberSense #HandsOnLearning #CountingCollections
Building strong readers AND budding scientists! Our 4th and 5th graders are gaining deep scientific knowledge and boosting their comprehension skills by engaging with nonfiction texts in the Bookworms curriculum. Way to go, future innovators! 🌟 #LiteracyAndScience #BookwormsAdventures #STEMLearning #ElementaryEducation
Faculty and staff have been working hard to get ready for the new school year! They've spent the week preparing for individualized instruction, diving into new curriculum, and participating in important training sessions on safety procedures, suicide awareness and prevention, and understanding student behaviors. We're also excited to implement our new Rooms platform and focus on our school's core values!
We're so excited to start the year, and we can't wait to see you! Please join us for our Open House tonight from 4-7 PM to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. Don't forget to stop by the cafeteria either before or after visiting classrooms to make sure you've completed everything needed for a successful first week of school!
Whether you're new or returning, all Pre-K and Kindergarten students must have:
✅ A current physical exam
✅ Up-to-date immunization records
📅 You can bring these documents to Back to School Night so your child is all set and ready for the first day of school!
If your student does not have a current physical exam or up-to-date immunization records, they will not be allowed to attend.
💉 Questions? Reach out to our school nurse or main office — we’re here to help.
Let’s kick off the year healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 🌟
#BackToSchool #HealthyStart #PKandKinderReady #SchoolRequirements
We can't wait to meet our newest Pre-Kindergarten Colts!
📬 Have you received your Thrillshare Rooms invitation? This is your new hub for messaging teachers, getting updates, and staying involved in your child’s education!
✅ If you’ve already created your account—you’re all set!
🕒 If not, check your email or text for an invite and sign up today!
📩 Don’t have the invite? Don’t worry! A new one will come to you in one week, or you can get connected at our MCPS Open House on Thursday, August 14th, from 4pm-7pm!
