Grade 3

One of our most exciting renovations this school year was the creation of the Ceramics Studio. Fully equipped with all the tools of the trade, this specialized space supports both technical and experimental practices. Teaching artist, Ben Evans brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this new program and has accomplished remarkable things with some of our youngest artists on campus!

Here is a glimpse at what the Kindergarten and Lower School students have been up to…

During the winter, we will have available on the Fitzpatrick stage, three exercise machines for all to use.  We currently have one rowing ergometer, and two nordic trak pieces.  They are facing  towards the window so you can look at calculations posted for correct workout intensity. The Upper School will be allowed to use them during recess time as long as they check in with the adult in the gym.  They may use music with ear buds.

ARE YOU STRONGER THAN A FIFTH GRADER?
Push ups:  7 to 15
Curl ups:  15 to 29
V Sit reach:  +1 inch to + 3 inches
One mile run:  9 to 11 minutes
We are a very fit class of fifth graders.  We challenge you to beat our average.

QUICK CORE EXERCISE!
Lift a basketball over your head or a two pound weight to strengthen your core!!!!! Hold for one minute!

Winter Concert

Friday, December 12, 1:30 PM, Fitzpatrick Hall

Lower School Chorus (Grades 1-3), Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, Upper School Band, US Vocal Ensemble

Private Music Lesson Concert

Sunday, May 3, 2:00 PM, Furey Hall

Students in BCD’s After-School Music Lesson Program perform

Middle School and Upper School Spring Music Concert

Friday, May 15, 1:30 PM, Fitzpatrick Hall

Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, Upper School Band, US Vocal Ensemble

Lower School Music Concert

Friday, May 29, 1:30 PM, Furey Hall

Lower School Chorus, Kindergarten Children, 3rd Grade Maypole Dance

Trimester II Arts Block classes kicked off last week with a dynamic range of studio intensives for Upper School students. Teaching artists, Phil Knoll, Tom O’Neil, Max Spitzer, and Ben Evans bring their unique skills and philosophies to these courses that balance experimental processes with technical instruction. With the common goal of creating art-making experiences that challenge, inspire, and provoke the way in which our students express ideas, instructors are committed to crafting meaningful journeys of investigation and discovery.

In his Painting class, Mr. O’Neil encourages students to engage in an ongoing dialogue as they work and rework their individual painting surfaces. Last week, the class used a variety of dry and wet media to experiment with additive and subtractive methods of creating depth and interest.