<![CDATA[The Chestnut Hill School: School News]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream en etolini@tchs.org Copyright 2016 2016-07-12T18:53:39+00:00 <![CDATA[Congratulations, Class of 2016!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congratulations_class_of_20161 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congratulations_class_of_20161#When:20:16:52Z

We are very proud of all that you have accomplished!

]]> 2016-06-15T20:16:52+00:00 <![CDATA[5th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Winner]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/5th_annual_distinguished_alumni_award_winner http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/5th_annual_distinguished_alumni_award_winner#When:20:00:25Z

We are happy to announce the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner John Lowell Thorndike.

John L. Thorndike was born in October 17, 1926.  He graduated from The Chestnut Hill School in 1936 and went to Phillips Academy Andover.  Mr. Thorndike’s family has a long history with The Chestnut Hill School, which dates back to his great-grandfather, John Lowell, who was one of the original Trustees of the school.

Mr. Thorndike has so many fond memories of CHS that not only includes two of his siblings attending CHS, but also his granddaughters who are CHS Alumni; Allegra, Class of 2008 and Isabel, Class of 2013.

Today’s events included: an opportunity for Mr. Thorndike to spend time with the Class of 2016, where he shared a few stories of what CHS was like back in the 1930s.  Mr. Thorndike was especially delighted when the soon-to-be graduates asked plenty of questions about his life and what advice he could give them as they prepare for 7th Grade.  He responded by saying…“The key to being happy is to find what you really want to do and do it.  Remember to always do the best you can in everything you do.”

After meeting with Class of 2016, Mr. Thorndike was treated to a luncheon in the Library with his family and with three of our past Distinguished Alumni Award Winners:  Michael Sherman ’56, Christopher Awtrey ’80, and Lorna Lowe ’84.  It was an honor to present Mr. Thorndike with his Distinguished Alumni Award in their presence.

]]> 2016-06-09T20:00:25+00:00 <![CDATA[PIN Award]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/pin_award http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/pin_award#When:17:42:31Z

The Chestnut Hill School received the PIN (Parents’ in Independent School Network, Inc.) Community Service Award for the Heart of the Hill, an annual event sponsored by our Family Association. There are a variety of hands-on activities and crafts for children and parents. All activities benefit local organizations.

]]> 2016-05-16T17:42:31+00:00 <![CDATA[Spring Open House]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/spring_open_house2 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/spring_open_house2#When:20:16:04Z

Please join us at our Spring Open House next Wednesday April 13th from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

]]> 2016-04-07T20:16:04+00:00 <![CDATA[“Leadership By Example”]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/leadership_by_example http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/leadership_by_example#When:19:35:06Z

Join us on Wednesday February 3rd from 6-8PM for a leadership forum for parents, faculty and upper school students with Dr. Sanjiv Chopra!

In this talk, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, will speak about the qualities and attributes of great leaders. Dr. Chopra says “I want to inspire others to live healthier, balanced lives and to make a difference in this world by leading. All of us have the potential to become exemplary leaders at many levels. To do so, one must have a sense of purpose, dare to dream big, and live a life of integrity so that others will be inspired to embark on their own leadership journey.”

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra is Professor of Medicine and Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, and Senior Consultant in Hepatology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.
  Dr. Chopra has more than 120 publications and five books to his credit.  
Dr. Chopra authored the internationally acclaimed 2012 book, “Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of All Great Leaderships” and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of leadership both nationally and abroad.

]]> 2016-02-02T19:35:06+00:00 <![CDATA[Honoring MLK]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/honoring_mlk http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/honoring_mlk#When:20:50:39Z

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his model of making the world better for others, all CHS students and faculty spent our assembly time this week involved in acts of service. All across the school our efforts were coordinated to support the residents of Rogerson House, a memory care facility in Jamaica Plain. For those who are not aware, Rosie Sweeney and Evan Haller developed a community service relationship with this organization several years ago. Rogerson House residents and their caretakers visit with our Beginners class three or four times each year and take part together in music, movement, and art activities. This relationship provides valuable opportunities for cross-generational learning and empathy building and provided a powerful focal point for a CHS Day of Service throughout the school.

At each grade level, students were given a context for what it means to deal with memory issues and what kinds of things we could do to offer a measure of joy or comfort to Rogerson House Residents. Guided by the suggestions of the Rogerson House staff about meaningful activities that would benefit their residents, CHS students engaged in the following projects during our service day:

B and Grade 4: Decorating clay pots for planting project with Rogerson House visitors

Pre-K and Grade 5: Decorating vases with colorful tissue paper for centerpieces

K and Grade 6: Making tissue paper and pipe cleaner flowers to fill the centerpieces

Grade 1: Decorating placemats with pictures and notes

Grade 2: Making sensory blankets that help calm and soothe

Grade 3: Generating notes, pictures, and Valentine cards that provide a moment of joy

]]> 2016-01-15T20:50:39+00:00 <![CDATA[Year End Slideshow]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/year_end_video http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/year_end_video#When:15:28:26Z

Thanks to generous supporters like you, our CHS students can look forward to making more happy memories and friendships in 2016. Copy and paste the link to view the year end slideshow: https://youtu.be/Vn_uoTtB990

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]]> 2015-12-31T15:28:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Math Olympiads]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/math_olympiads1 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/math_olympiads1#When:19:22:32Z

For the last two years The Chestnut Hill School has received recognition for high achievement from the Math Olympiads, a math problem solving contest for teams. Last year we were in the top 20% of 3,874 teams in the grades 4-6 division worldwide.
The goals of Math Olympiads is to: “stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics; introduce important Mathematical concepts; teach major strategies for problem solving; develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems; strengthen Mathematical intuition; foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity; and to provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges” (http://www.moems.org/program.htm).

]]> 2015-11-17T19:22:32+00:00 <![CDATA[Dr. Yeap Ban Har on Thursday, December 10.]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/dr._yeap_ban_har_on_thursday_december_10 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/dr._yeap_ban_har_on_thursday_december_10#When:12:59:39Z

CHS is honored to host Dr. Yeap Ban Har on Thursday, December 10. A world famous expert on Singapore Math and renowned teacher trainer, Ban Har is Principal of Marshall Cavendish Institute and Director of Curriculum and Professional Development at Pathlight School, both in Singapore. Among many publications, Ban Har is an author of Grade 6 Primary Mathematics, Earlybird Kindergarten Mathematics, and Maths-No Problem!, a Singapore textbook series adapted for use in England.

Ban Har will be leading workshops with CHS teachers in Grades 1-6 throughout the day of his visit. We are doubly fortunate that he will remain in the evening for a presentation to families.

]]> 2015-11-04T12:59:39+00:00 <![CDATA[CHS Open House]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/chs_open_house1 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/chs_open_house1#When:15:10:41Z

Please join us at our Fall Open House, on Sunday, November 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

]]> 2015-10-23T15:10:41+00:00 <![CDATA[Fall Open House on Sunday November 1st!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/fall_open_house_on_sunday_november_1st http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/fall_open_house_on_sunday_november_1st#When:15:48:40Z

Please join us on Sunday, November 1st for our Fall Open House Event!

]]> 2015-09-28T15:48:40+00:00 <![CDATA[Congratulations to the Class of 2015]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congratulations_to_the_class_of_2015 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congratulations_to_the_class_of_2015#When:12:23:53Z

Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

]]> 2015-08-06T12:23:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Pre-K Scientist!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/butterflies http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/butterflies#When:15:51:53Z

Pre K scientists explored the lifecycle of a butterfly. Then used black paint to create their own symmetrical butterflies.

]]> 2015-06-01T15:51:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Trip to Fenway Park]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/final_fenway_photos http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/final_fenway_photos#When:16:33:19Z

Today the Beginners got to visit Fenway Park/ They were able to meet Wally, visit Wally’s clubhouse, and go on top of the Green Monster to see the view from above!

]]> 2015-05-28T16:33:19+00:00 <![CDATA[Argentina Soccer Game!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/argentina_soccer_game http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/argentina_soccer_game#When:20:03:22Z

Grade 2 students finished up their unit on Argentina in Spanish Class and Ms. McCarren held a soccer game in celebration!

]]> 2015-05-27T20:03:22+00:00 <![CDATA[Blue Dot Day in Pre-K!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/blue_dot_day_in_pre-k http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/blue_dot_day_in_pre-k#When:19:24:16Z

The Pre-K students celebrated Blue Dot Day today! The students dressed in all blue, ate blue snacks and shared their favorite page from their Blue Dot books.

]]> 2015-05-13T19:24:16+00:00 <![CDATA[Grade 3 students make fish prints]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/grade_3_students_make_fish_prints http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/grade_3_students_make_fish_prints#When:19:27:28Z

Today the Grade 3 students got to make Japanese Fish Prints, also known as gyotaku, in conjunction with their unit on marine life.

]]> 2015-05-12T19:27:28+00:00 <![CDATA[Congrats and Thanks to Walk for Hunger Participants!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congrats_and_thanks_to_walk_for_hunger_participants http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/congrats_and_thanks_to_walk_for_hunger_participants#When:17:45:04Z

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in the Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 3rd.  We had lots of families and alumni come out to help us make the trek while raising awareness about hunger in Massachusetts. We raised over $1,500 thanks to our fundraisers and sponsors.

]]> 2015-05-11T17:45:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Beginners, Pre-K and Kindergarten Students Spring Concert]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/beginners_pre-k_and_kindergarten_students_spring_concert http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/beginners_pre-k_and_kindergarten_students_spring_concert#When:16:28:57Z

The Beginners, Pre-K and Kindergarten students impressed the whole school this morning with their annual spring concert. The students performed classics like “Shoo Fly” and “Princess Pat” and the Kindergarteners had their violin debut.

]]> 2015-05-08T16:28:57+00:00 <![CDATA[Thompson Island Fun!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/thompson_island_fun http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/thompson_island_fun#When:23:55:42Z

The Grade 5 students enjoy a fun filled day including: participating in a Mayan Dig, a scavenger hunt on the island and a Zumba class on Thompson Island.

]]> 2015-05-06T23:55:42+00:00 <![CDATA[Mother’s Day Baskets]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/mothers_day_baskets1 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/mothers_day_baskets1#When:19:28:49Z

For the past 20 years, The Chestnut Hill School has gathered donations and compiled gift baskets for Crossroads Woman’s Shelter in East Boston. This tradition began when a member of our community stayed there with her small children. Someone had kindly donated a rose to each mother living there. Every year, we assemble about 45 baskets and donate them to that same shelter, with a special one always sent to our community member, as founder of the project.

]]> 2015-05-05T19:28:49+00:00 <![CDATA[Sewing Club]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/sewing_leadership_club http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/sewing_leadership_club#When:13:16:52Z

The Grade 5 girls had a great time creating pillows in sewing club!

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]]> 2015-05-01T13:16:52+00:00 <![CDATA[Favorite Massachusetts Animals]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/kindergarten_week_in_review_4_24_15 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/kindergarten_week_in_review_4_24_15#When:16:52:22Z

The Kindergarten students learned about 4 different animals that are native to the state of Massachusetts: the gray wolf, the black bear, the right whale, and the wild turkey.  After looking at pictures, listening to their sounds, and learning facts about each animal, children chose one they wanted to make.  Each child painted their animal on a paper plate. Once the animals were made, the children each chose a different fact about their animal and wrote it on a piece of paper that was glued to the back of their animal plate.

]]> 2015-04-24T16:52:22+00:00 <![CDATA[Grade 3 students investigates how horseshoes have survived 500 million years!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/how_have_horseshoe_crabs_survived_for_500_million_years http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/how_have_horseshoe_crabs_survived_for_500_million_years#When:21:10:57Z

How are the bodies of horseshoe crabs specially adapted to survive on earth for so many years? Looking at creatures that live in a marine habitat, Grade 3 students examined the exo-skeletons of these creatures.

]]> 2015-04-23T21:10:57+00:00 <![CDATA[Earth Day Celebration 2015!]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/earth_day_celebration_2015 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/earth_day_celebration_2015#When:19:54:33Z

Today the Grade 6 and Kindergarten Learning Partners celebrated Earth Day by planting sunflowers in the greenhouse. Hopefully, next year we will be able to put the flowers in gardens all around campus.

]]> 2015-04-22T19:54:33+00:00 <![CDATA[GREENHOUSE]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/greenhouse2 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/greenhouse2#When:18:19:51Z

Grade 6 students went outside today to build a geodesic greenhouse. Kids bolted together 2 X 4s to create the frame and stapled sheets of special plastic to the exterior. We also worked to plant seeds and to prepare the garden beds with lime and compost.

]]> 2015-04-15T18:19:51+00:00 <![CDATA[Brain Lab]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/brain_lab http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/brain_lab#When:20:09:14Z

Grade One scientists explored brain stations during class yesterday. The weight and physical characteristics of the brain were measured and investigated using cooked spaghetti. We looked at Mr.M’s motorcycle helmet and discussed how important it is to protect our brain. Suggestions ranged from ‘always wear a helmet when you bike ride’ to ‘don’t ride in busy traffic’.

]]> 2015-04-14T20:09:14+00:00 <![CDATA[CHS Open House- Thursday April 16]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/chs_open_house-_thursday_april_16 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/chs_open_house-_thursday_april_16#When:16:42:55Z

Are interested in learning more about The Chestnut Hill School or you know someone who is? If so, please come to our Spring Open House on Thursday April 16 from 8:30 to 10 am.

]]> 2015-04-13T16:42:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Bee-Bots]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/bee-bots4 http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/bee-bots4#When:19:25:03Z

This afternoon the 1st grade had fun experimenting with programming simple robots called ” Bee- Bots ” to navigate increasingly complex mazes.

]]> 2015-04-09T19:25:03+00:00 <![CDATA[IBoards]]> http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/iboards http://www.tchs.org/program/stream/iboards#When:19:19:54Z

Today the 4th grade finished work on thier electric matching games that we have joked are ” IBoards”. The kids soldered a circuit that included a battery, resistor and LED and ” programmed ” the game with alligator clips. While the games are done, students will not be brining them home yet but will use them in Spanish and with thier reading partners.

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