"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions."

An important new Lower School tradition known as Monday Moments began this week. Each week, Lower School students and teachers will gather on Monday mornings for an assembly to celebrate what makes Lakehill's Lower School special.  

Led by Lower School Coordinator Patti Brooks, each Monday Moments assembly will begin with pledge of allegiance and end with the Lakehill Alma Mater. Assemblies will feature students celebrating their special weeks, recognize superlative students, and highlight acts of kindness through Rachel's Challenge. It is also a time for announcing upcoming school events and introducing Lower School students to Middle and Upper School leaders.

See pictures from the first Monday Moments assembly.

Lakehill opened the doors to its Environmental Science Center (ESC) this week to squeals of delight as kindergarten and first grade students stepped off the bus and into a natural wonderland. 

As the first visitors of the new school year, kindergarten students were introduced to the ESC for the first time while those in first grade quickly got reacquainted. Kindergarten students began a year-long unit on Awesome Animals while the first grade learned what makes a bird a bird. (Just ask any first grade student to find the answer!)   

Although it was hot, a few sprinkles of rain provided relief as children explored the remains of the summer season. Insects, crows, and brown leaves were plentiful. Students also discovered a beautiful pond that is home to new fish, an overgrown garden waiting to be prepared for the fall harvest, bird feeders begging to be filled, and many dreams waiting to be fulfilled.  

Take a look at our ESC Photo Album.