by | Mar 4, 2017 | Common Ground, Commons in General, Uncategorized
In a way to expand (literally) on their study of DNA, Mrs. Rivers’ seventh graders created larger than life strands of our genetic building blocks. Deoxyribonucleic acid nucleotides are composed of one of four nitrogen-containing nucleobases (cytosine, guanine,...
by | Mar 4, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Uncategorized
Just before February Break, the annual Science Fair is held in the Gallery and Commons. The fourth graders shared their initial hypotheses for their experiments modeled after whichever famous scientist/innovator they each studied in the fall. They gathered feedback on...
by | Mar 4, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, professional photos, Uncategorized
This year’s Middle School musical production is James and the Giant Peach, a Roald Dahl classic story. Under theatrical direction of Linda Foster, with musical direction from Kristy Houston, and additional support from Tracey Linder, the cast and crew are hard...
by | Feb 7, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Micro-farm (HOG), Project Space, Sustainability, The Greenhouse, Uncategorized
Sunday, January 29th marked a great moment in the history of Worlds Colliding…. Hartman Fest. This event was held in the Commons as a fun, casual way for everyone who has ever worked with Chris Hartman to gather together to wish him well as he says goodbye to...
by | Feb 7, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Uncategorized
The Briggs Center for Civic Engagement was packed with an eager audience who had come to hear Dr. Walter Cooper speaker as our presenter at the Commons Speaker event on January 18th. Dr. Cooper is a scientist, humanitarian, activist, and passionate advocate for...
by | Feb 7, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Uncategorized
The Upper School Key Club once again hosted the Red Cross Blood Drive in the BCCE. According to advisor Juliana Floret, here were the numbers from the event: Numbers of volunteers working during the drive – 21 New donors – 11 Donors – 27 Pints...
