Green Acres School Photo Galleries
A collection of photos from Green Acres School.
+quality(80))
Campus
19 images | Dec 10, 2009- Photos of Green Acres’ campus.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Future Cities Project
15 images | Jan 11, 2012- Seventh grade students created future cities that required them to: “Choose one alternative energy source and design a way to generate electric power for your city that does not deplete natural resources and has limited impact on the environment.”
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Grand and Special Friends’ Afternoon 2011
101 images | Oct 10, 2011- Grandparent and Special Friends’ Afternoon was a great success with over 250 visitors. Huge thanks to Kathy Steinman and Marjie Haas for their help coordinating the afternoon and to the many, many parent volunteers. Thank you also to the many staff members and teachers that went above and beyond to help the day run smoothly and to ensure grandparents and friends enjoyed their visit.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th Gr. Applied Math Activity
13 images | Sep 14, 2011- Seventh graders are working on designing mini mini-golf courses in their applied math course.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
2011-2012 Kicks Off
10 images | Aug 31, 2011 - Sep 30, 2011- A selection of photos from the first day of school.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
3rd Grade Recorders Concert
43 images | May 25, 2011- Third graders did a wonderful job demonstrating their recorder skills for Lower School students and parents. The concert began with
a processional, “Rhythm Parade” by M. C. Handel. Additional pieces included: “Home on the Range” by Daniel E. Kelley, words by Dr. Brewster Higley, “Polly Wolly Doodle,” a traditional American song,
“Loch Lomond,” a traditional Scottish song, and “Red River Valley,” a traditional American cowboy song. Solo performances included “Tallis Canon” and “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz. The finale was “Hymn to Joy,” the melody from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th & 8th Grade Musical: Seussical
161 images | Apr 28, 2011 - Apr 29, 2011- Seventh and 8th grade students presented a colorful and fun production of Seussical with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The show was a culmination of two months of work as 52 students, with the help of teachers and parents, brought their talent, enthusiasm, and energy to the task of creating a wonderful production. In addition to performing in the show, students worked on production crews for set and props, publicity, house crew, stage crew, tech crew, and a pit orchestra. The show was directed by Green Acres teachers Jocelyn Johnson, Amanda Monsour, and Nan Shapiro.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Earth Day 2011
178 images | Apr 21, 2011- At Green Acres School, working and playing outside on the school’s 15 acres is the norm. Earth Day, however, provides a special opportunity for the entire school to spend time outside together, working to make the world a better place. The annual day of special activities for all students and staff (held on April 21 this year) not only addresses environmental problems and issues; it empowers students with experience and tools they can use to make a difference. Earth Day activities also build community as students in different grades partner with each other and with staff members who may not be their own teachers, to learn more about environmental stewardship and environmental justice.
Among the activities from which students could choose were tree planting, tending the gardens, planting vegetables and herbs to be used in next year’s soup-making for a local soup kitchen, creating Earth Day board games, and making soap out of natural materials. One group engaged in a water simulation exercise to learn more about water resources, distribution, and conservation needs worldwide. Another group worked with Bikes for the World in conjunction with a bicycle safety campaign, learning bicycle care and safety tips. They also learned how to dismantle the 30 bicycles that 8th Graders had collected for Bikes for the World, so that they can be shipped to other countries for people whose only mode of transportation is walking.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Kenyan Visitor Steven Labarakwe
50 images | Apr 13, 2011- On April 13, Green Acres was fortunate to host a visit from Steven Labarakwe, an educator from the northern Kenyan village of Ngurunit. This remote area is home to the Samburu people. The Elementary School Heads Association (ESHA) invited Steven to visit after ESHA representatives met him in Kenya last summer. During his two-week stay, Steven visited several local schools including The Harbor School and The Woods Academy. His local host, Laurel Seid and her family, also took Steven to the Baltimore Aquarium. Steven was amazed by all the sea creatures. This was a wonder to a man from a drought-plagued grassland.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
3rd Grade Native American Unit
15 images | Apr 8, 2011- As a culmination of their Native American unit, 3rd graders presented hand-made books, writing projects, artwork, and performed traditional Native American tales.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Capital BookShare
10 images | Apr 6, 2011 - Apr 12, 2011- Sixth graders recently concluded their school-wide book drive for Capital BookShare to promote the importance of literacy. Capital BookShare staff were completely overwhelmed and thankful for the 1,628 books that we donated to under-resourced schools. They would like to thank the whole community for coming together to support literacy. This book drive stemmed from the 6th Grade’s reading of the novel Taste of Salt by Frances Temple. The students were astonished that so many children in Haiti and around the world do not know how to read and write. They connected with the main character, Djo, as they taught literacy lessons to younger students in library classes last week.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
All-School Family Picnic
11 images | Sep 26, 2010-
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Olympics 2010
116 images | Jun 7, 2010 - Jun 8, 2010- The weather was perfect for the annual Green Acres School Olympics. Sixth, 7th, and 8th grade students split into four teams to compete against each other in a variety of team and individual events. The Spartans came in first place followed by the Athenians, Argonians, and Megarians. Fifth graders worked as event staff to help keep everything running smoothly. Lower School students were excellent fans. It was a great end to the school year.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
6th Grade Greek Myths
27 images | Jun 4, 2010- Sixth graders wrote skits in the style of Greek Myths and then performed them in the Gully for fellow students.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Graduation 2010
49 images | Jun 4, 2010- Green Acres’ Class of 2010 graduated on June 4. Student speeches and performances were impressive displays of confidence, talent, and creativity.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Alumni Author Visits 5th and 6th Grade
18 images | Jun 3, 2010- When Miranda Weiss was a student at Green Acres School in the ’80s, one of her 5th grade class projects was an in-depth study of one of the 50 States. Miranda chose to study Alaska, and what she learned ignited a love and intrigue for “The Last Frontier” and a desire to visit someday. Miranda not only visited Alaska, but moved there. Now a resident of Homer, Alaska, she has written Tide, Feather, Snow, a memoir about life in Alaska. She came to Green Acres to speak with students about writing and life in Alaska. Students gathered in the Gully for Miranda’s presentation. She had them begin with a stream-of-consciousness writing exercise.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
3rd and 4th Gr. Recorder and Handbells Assembly
33 images | Jun 3, 2010-
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
5th Gr. LA/Science Fusion Project
20 images | Jun 2, 2010- Fifth graders integrated their science and language arts studies by conducting individual research into the senses of an animal. They wrote about their findings in an outline, a five-paragraph essay, a poem, a mini-saga, and a map. Students also constructed models of animal and human eyes and wrote a comparative paragraph on the anatomy and physiology of the two. They presented their projects to parents, staff, and younger students, who visited their displays and were eager to learn from the 5th grade researchers.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Spring Choral Concert
17 images | May 27, 2010- The 4th and 5th Grade Choruses presented a wonderful variety of songs at the Spring Choral Concert, including Come Follow by John Hilton, Prayer for the Earth, a traditional Russian fold melody arranged by Hal H. Hopson, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, and Que Llueva, a Spanish folk song arranged by Cristi Cary Miller.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
4th Grade Author Share
16 images | May 27, 2010- Fourth graders share books that they wrote and illustrated.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
After School Creek Walk
13 images | May 25, 2010- A group of Lower School students enjoyed a creek walk as part of an after school activity.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th and 8th Gr. Science
8 images | May 24, 2010- Seventh and 8th grade students recently explored the anatomy of frogs and cow eyes.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
4th Grade Moving Up to 5th Grade
55 images | May 21, 2010- Fourth and 5th graders spent an afternoon getting better acquainted with each other through a variety of activities including an obstacle course, relay race, water games, and group challenges.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Chincoteague 2010
13 images | May 11, 2010 - May 14, 2010- Seventh graders spent their outdoor education week in Chincoteague. They studied the barrier island and its habitats—the beach and dunes, low and high marshes, the shrub community, and the maritime forest. Students learned to identify the birds that migrate to the island and their role in the ecosystem. They also looked at the endangered species in this wetland, enhancing their understanding of the value of guarding the wetlands as buffers protecting the inland areas from storms, as filters of waters, as food resources, as a nesting place to various animals, and home to migrating birds. Students also participated in a boat program with rangers from Marine Science Consortium, learning about the aquatic life on the East Coast, tides, and about beach erosion.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
8th Grade in New York City
25 images | May 11, 2010 - May 14, 2010- Eighth graders explored New York City for their spring trip. They attended a Mets vs. Nationals game, visited the United Nations, Strawberry Fields (the John Lennon memorial in Central Park), Tribute WTC Visitor Center, and the Tenement Museum.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Eighth Graders Climb Old Rag
31 images | May 7, 2010-
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Kindergarten Favorite Songs Assembly
56 images | May 6, 2010- Kindergarten students for performed 14 of their favorite songs. Their repertoire included rhyming songs, Halloween songs, silly songs, reptile songs, and more.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Student Photography
10 images | May 6, 2010- Green Acres photographers have been busy in April! They have had a display at Borders, a judging in school, the Nora School print contest and the Photoworks Young Photographers Competition.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th & 8th Grade Musical
105 images | Apr 28, 2010- Seventh and 8th graders present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, lyrics by Tim Rice, and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show is a culmination of two months of work by 52 students, with the help of teachers and parents, who brought their talent, enthusiasm, and energy to the task of creating a wonderful production.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Earth Day
61 images | Apr 22, 2010-
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Terra cotta warriors
15 images | Feb 1, 2010- 6th grade field trip to the National Geographic Museum to see the Terra Cotta Warriors from China, February 2010.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Quilt Show
In Memory of Ginny Spevak
76 images | Jan 29, 2010- On November 21 and 22, 2009 Green Acres hosted a quilt show that included nealy 75 quilts created by Green Acres community members. For the past 30 years quilt making has celebrated retirements, marriages, births, class projects, and school auction themes. The show was dedicated to the memory of Ginny Spevak, who brought quilting to the Green Acres community.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Recorder Performance
6 images | Dec 7, 2009- Fourth graders did a wonderful job performing with “BSO on the Go” trio, La Milpa. During the initial school visit in October, the Trio introduced the theme of the composition, “Irish Fantasy,” for oboe trio and recorders written by Jonathan Jensen, another member of the BSO, as a special commission for the program. Congratulations to the 4th grade musicians!
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
All-School Thanksgiving Lunch
11 images | Nov 24, 2009- The annual all-school Thanksgiving lunch took place on November 24. All the students contributed to this wonderful event - from making napkin rings to serving. In addition to the meal, the traditions of sharing stories, giving thanks, and singing continued.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
75th Anniversary Concert with Dan Zanes
14 images | Nov 7, 2009- Green Acres’ 75th anniversary celebration included a concert with grammy award winning musician Dan Zanes.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
4th Graders and BSO on the Go
5 images | Oct 29, 2009- Fourth graders at Green Acres School are excited to be a part of “BSO on the Go.” La Milpa, an oboe trio consisting of Katherine Needleman, Sandra Gerster, and Michael Lisicky, members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, are spending two days in Green Acres’ Artists in Residence program, engaging students and the Trio in a joint performance of an original composition. During the initial school visit on October 5, the Trio introduced the theme of the composition, “Irish Fantasy,” for oboe trio and recorders written by Jonathan Jensen, another member of the BSO, as a special commission for the program. Between school appearances by the musicians, all 4th grade students will learn to play the theme and variations on soprano recorders. The return visit to the school by the Trio on Monday, December 7, will feature a joint performance of the composition by the 4th graders and BSO musicians, for an audience of students and parents.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Kindergarten Woodworking
5 images | Oct 29, 2009- Kindergarteners enjoy creating works of art in their woodworking unit. Staff and parent volunteers help with the construction process.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th and 8th Gr. Science
11 images | Oct 12, 2009-
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Baking for Birthdays
8 images | Sep 30, 2009- First graders measured and mixed ingredients for frosting and then iced cupcakes baked by 2nd graders. The completed cupcakes were served at the Primary Unit birthday celebration.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
7th and 8th Grade Artwork
8 images | Sep 4, 2009- Henry Matisse-inspired collages by 7/8 art students.
found in: School Photos
+quality(80))
Opening Day All School Assembly
19 images | Sep 1, 2009- The entire school gathered in the Gully to start off the school year. New staff and bus drivers were introduced, historical pictures of the school where shared, and everyone joined in singing Inch By Inch.
found in: School Photos