As you know, 9-A will have a History test on Friday on Chapters 31-33. The girls completed a review sheet/study guide in class today which they should use to study. Click
here to see a copy of the study guide. Feel free to print it out and ask your daughter to practice filling it in. Happy studying!!
The last day of school before Winter Break was full of holiday fun! First we revealed our Secret Snowflakes and exchanged gifts. Then we had a Holiday Sing Along. Lastly, the girls decorated gingerbread men at our holiday party. I don't know who had more fun, me or the girls!
The Ninth Age sang one of my favorite songs, The Holly and the Ivy at the Lower School Sing Along on the last day of school before Winter Break. One of the girls from 9-A sang the solo and did a BEAUTIFUL job! Enjoy!
We have quite a few budding songwriters and thespians in 9-A. A few of the girls started changing the words to Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" at lunch one day. They came up with a very creative and silly song that they have titled "You Belong With Chicken." Within two days, every student in 9-A (And a few from 9-B) knew the lyrics. They wanted to share their song with family and friends so I agreed to put it on the blog. Enjoy!
In history we are learning about many inventions that originated in Ancient China. One of the most important items that the Ancient Chinese invented is paper. Yesterday Mr. Howe came in to teach the 9-A girls how to make paper. First the girls tore up pieces of yellow and blue paper. Then they put the paper scraps into a blender with lots of water and made a think pulp. Finally, the girls dipped a framed screen into the pulp mixture The rectangles of pulp sat on the radiator to dry overnight. Now the girls each have a beautiful sheet of blue, yellow, and green
swirled paper!
One way we prepared for our history test was to play Jeopardy. The girls enjoyed sharing their knowledge in the form of a question. Categories included Babylon, the Medes and Persians, and Ancient India and China. The girls knew almost every single answer so the score was tight going into Final Jeopardy. Above is a picture of the winning team. Way to go girls!!
