While every child is exceptional in their own way, when it comes to Math, there is such a thing as an “average” student. In this case, the Seniors (5th- and 6th-graders) used many math skills to create Erlsha Rohean, this year’s Average Senior. The students measured each other – head, neck, and torso circumferences, arm […]
Friday Assembly
Each Friday afternoon, the school community comes together for assembly time. Students sit with their Book Buddies so older students can help younger children learn to be attentive and respectful audience members. Enthusiasm is welcome too! Each assembly takes on its own flavor. Classes might share research reports, science experiments, artwork, poetry, or music. Often […]
Words are Seeds
“Words are like seeds and where they fall They leave their mark on one and all When you plant words that show you care You grow kindness everywhere” During assembly on September 16th, students learned the song “Words are Seeds,” with music and lyrics written by Chorus & Middle School teacher Katrien. As part of […]
NBS hosts Virginia Opera Company
Scenes from “Oh Freedom!” presented at NBS the Thursday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This fabulous production by The Virginia Opera Company tells the African-American experience through song. Our students were transfixed by the music and stories, and jumped right in with lots of good questions during the Q & A time at […]
Learning about Change, Peace, Courage, and Love
On Friday, January 17th, students, teachers, and parents gathered for morning and afternoon assemblies. In the morning everyone learned a new song, “I’ll Make a Difference,” and Smith shared how this day of preparing for Martin Luther King Day would focus on change, peace, courage, and love. Classes spent the day exploring age-appropriate topics. The […]
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