Brody Morris and Colby Rayne, third graders at Showell Elementary, try to determine the questions readers might have about their speeches to persuade. The students use this tactic to add clarity and details to their speeches. Submitted Photos
These fourth, fifth and sixth graders at Berlin Intermediate School are in a community service group called the Kiwanas Builders Club, which has made over 30 blankets to be donated to Diakonia for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts to residents. Pictured, from left, are Shane McDermott, Tabitha Glenn, Brooke Fitzgerald, Shemaiah Sampson, Barbara Hartman,… Read more »
On Feb. 24, the Ocean City Elementary School PTA sponsored “Food Play Productions” for students in grades 1-4 at OCES. The show teaches kids how to improve their eating and physical activity habits. It was a live theater production, including juggling music, magic and audience participation. Food Play empowers kids with the skills they need to… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary Students of the Month for January were recognized for demonstrating the character trait of being an eager learner. Twenty Three students had a small ice cream celebration with their family and earned a certificate and coupon for an Applebee’s kids meal. Above are fourth graders Gabriella Thompson-Servant, Ezekiel Lawson, Mason Glover and Brennan… Read more »
Students from Kristie Fogle’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary have been working on a Health Literacy Unit in which they learn about heart healthy activities. Cristiana Milite and Aden Betterson are pictured taking their pulse after exercising.
Worcester Preparatory students from around Delmarva recently won Upper School Winter Sports Awards. Left, front from left, are Delaney Abercrombie, Coaches Award, JV Basketball; Madison Bescak, Most Improved, Varsity Basketball; Regan Lingo, Coaches Award, Varsity Basketball; Leigh Lingo, MVP, Varsity Basketball; and Allie Van Orden, Coaches Award, Cheerleading; and, back, Carly Hoffman, MVP, JV Basketball;… Read more »
The State of Maryland International Reading Association Council Eastern Shore Chapter announced several Worcester Prep students as winners of the 2017 Young Authors’ Contest for short story or poetry:. Pictured, from left, are Paul “Jack” Townsend, third grade, first place short story; Pranay Sanwal, seventh grade, third place short story; Waverly Choy, eighth grade, first… Read more »
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented three Worcester Prep students with awards for winning the DAR American History Essay Contest. A panel of judges comprised of DAR members and nonmembers selected the following chapter winners, Quinn McColgan, ninth grade, Claire Williams, eighth grade, and ranay Sanwal, seventh… Read more »
Students in Linda Brown’s 2nd grade class at Ocean City Elementary School created polygon places, named them and used printed design paper to add landforms to the topography. Then they described the lay-of-the-land using geographical terms. Above, Joseph Palmisano, Ashley Conway and Andy Maynard display their polygon places complete with map key and compass rose.
After reading the book, “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, students in Dr. Melanie Biscoe’s class participated in a grand discussion. One student initiates the conversation, then other students respond, practicing their listening skills.