Wintermission is Underway!
There was a different kind of energy on campus last week as Wintermission began Monday morning. Faculty offered new and different opportunities, and students are experienced earning with a different style and pace as they moved from the classroom to buildings across campus and to off-site locations.
Down at the Maintenance Shop, students in “Chix Who Fix,” taught by Fine Arts Department Chair Karin Thorndike and Tina Bowman of the Maintenance Department, got their hands dirty while learning the basics of how to change a tire and a few tips and tricks as well. “The Daily News” students were busy in Schoolhouse critically analyzing news sources and stories. Special visitor Tara Connell, a seasoned news professional, shared her experiences in the industry with the class. English teacher Steve McCarty’s “Songwriting” students made joyful noises in Roomies on the piano, drums, guitar, and even the ocarina!
Off-campus ventures included a variety of internships and classes. Students in “Self Defense” traveled to Leesburg for a class at The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. “Flea Market Flip” students purchased fabrics and materials at stores in Leesburg for the “flea market” finds they repurposed and reworked in the STEM Lab. And the “DC Museum Experience” class logged many hours in Washington, DC, last week, visiting the Spy Museum, the Newseum, and the United States Botanic Gardens, just to name a few!
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The entire community also enjoyed a variety of special afternoon activities, from yoga and dance to game nights and film screenings. We’ve documented Wintermission in the Wintermission 2017 gallery -- we hope you enjoy seeing a glimpse into this special term!
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DC Museum Experience
Wintermission has been providing students with unique learning opportunities all week long! Several full-day class options are taking students off campus, including "The DC Museum Experience." -
DC Museum Experience
Students have explored several museums in Washington, DC, including the National Gallery of Art, the Newseum, and the United States Botanic Gardens. -
Ocean Study
"Ocean Study" students' exploration of oceanography has been enhanced by trips to the National Museum of Natural History's Sant Ocean Hall, George Mason University's Fenwick Library, and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. (Photo by Hannah B. '17) -
Ocean Study
What an interesting ecosystem to delve into! (Photo by Holland D. '19) -
Self Defense
Students in "Self Defense" have been traveling to The Basics Jiu Jitsu Academy in Leesburg each day for hands-on lessons. -
Self Defense
The girls, including juniors Paola A. and Ava W., are gaining confidence as they learn techniques to detect possible danger as well as what to do if they are attacked. -
Chix Who Fix
Girls in "Chix Who Fix" were handed their own tool kits first thing on Monday, and have been learning how to use them all week! -
Chix Who Fix
In addition to learning how to change a tire, girls are becoming familiar with what's under the hood of a car. -
Coffee - The Math, Science, Art, and History
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee could be considered an art or a science. These girls are experiencing lessons in various brewing techniques and bean variations in "Coffee - The Math, Science, Art, and History." -
Coffee - The Math, Science, Art, and History
Emma S. '18 helped make a pot of iced coffee, which the class compared to cold brew they'd prepared the day before. -
Dance with Me - Explorations in Latin Culture and Dance
"Dance with Me" is introducing girls to several Latin dances, including the salsa. . . -
Dance with Me - Explorations in Latin Culture and Dance
. . .and the merengue! In addition to learning the steps, girls are learning about each dance's origins. -
Flea Market Flip
Down in the STEM Lab, "Flea Market Flip" students are renovating donated furniture items. L'Nya C. '18 worked on a chair that will be painted and reupholstered with a new cushion. -
Flea Market Flip
Cici J. '18 worked on her team's project, a bench made from a bed frame. -
Flea Market Flip
Josie S. '20 and Savannah A. '19 put a fresh coat of paint on the legs of a desk they are reworking, which will soon have white and blue stenciled accents. -
The Jeweler's Eye
In "The Jeweler's Eye," students are learning both hand-building techniques for making their own jewelry. . . -
The Jeweler's Eye
. . .and how to design pieces on the computer, which, like Allie M. '20's monogram bead shown here, were made on the School's 3D printer! -
Kiss the Clouds - The Fundamentals of Flight
In "Kiss the Clouds," students learned the fundamentals of flight and put them into practice with their own planes. -
Kiss the Clouds - The Fundamentals of Flight
Mr. Burridge and Larisa B. '20 assessed her plane before takeoff. -
Learn to Play Bridge
Ms. Burridge and Mr. Mohler are teaching girls bridge, a game of risk and logic, which will provide lifelong challenges and fun. -
Learn to Play Bridge
Jenna T. '19 contemplated her options before making a play at her bridge table. -
Songwriting
Students in "Songwriting," including Emma L. '20, Haley G. '20, and Paola A. '18, are making a joyful noise in Roomies. -
Songwriting
Cassie Z. '20 tried out the ukelele while Mimi S. '20, who already plays the flute, tried another wind instrument -- the ocarina! -
Synthetic Skin - What is Makeup Made Of?
In the Chemistry Lab, girls were carefully measuring ingredients to make their own lip balms. . . -
Synthetic Skin - What is Makeup Made Of?
. . .and bath products! Students have learned about the history of makeup as they explore the chemical properties, as well. -
The Daily News
"The Daily News" class is critically analyzing headlines from several news sources. . . -
The Daily News
. . .and will be recording their own news update to share later in the week!
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