Folk Ensemble Breakfast

On Friday, May 23rd, the MaST Folk Ensemble hosted a celebratory end-of-the-year breakfast. This included students in grades six through twelve under the direction of Mrs. Ehrlich. Students enjoyed a breakfast provided by Village Catering on the Mezzanine level of our school MPR and enjoyed a visit from MaST alumni, Bryan Lavelle, who is currently studying classical guitar at Widener University.

 

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

Today Mr. McDonagh educated and entertained Kindergarten and First Grade with his amazing display of bugs, reptiles and amphibians. The children learned so much about exoskeletons, adaptations, and food habits. There was much bravery, laughter and good fun petting Sid, the Boa Constrictor!

HS Softball: Senior Night

MaST’s High School Softball team played against Community Academy of Philadelphia on Monday 5/2
Jess Behr’s first at bat of the game was her 100th career hit! MaST won the game 15-0. Check out some photos from the game:

Mother’s Day Tea – 05/14/14

The First Graders honored all the hard work their mothers do for them by having a special Mother’s Day Tea. The children learned “Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” and “You Are My Sunshine” to sing to their moms. They also showcased some original work they completed on their newly acquired iPads.

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Outdoor Garden: 1st and 6th Grade

Mr. Trichon’s 6th grade class, teamed up with Mrs. Callahan’s first grade class to plant lettuce and onions in the MaST garden. The kids had a great time learning about the different type of plants that are in the garden. We also saw some frogs and talked about agriculture. The two classes are planning to get together again to see how the vegetables are doing. They had a great time!

Barbie Bungee Jump

Students in Ms. Bednarczyk’s Pre Algebra class simulated a bungee jump using a Barbie doll and rubber bands. They graphed their data for the different number of rubber bands used, then made a line of best fit to predict the number of rubber bands needed for Barbie to safely jump the 158 inches in the stairwell. They then tested their prediction with a Barbie Bungee Jump Day!! Linear Equations Are Fun!!

Kentucky Derby – 05/02/14

Mrs. Brown’s classroom was transformed into Church Hill Downs for a unique version of America’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby. The Goal was to provide a memorable and fun experience for a cross-curriculum review whereas teams were made up of horse owners, trainers, and jockeys. The event included a mock track with movable horses, jockey outfits, the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home”, roses, prizes, treats, and the students dressed in their finest.

Engineer of the Month – 05/2014

Students worked in pairs to design, build and test a car used to transport an egg down a ramp. The students used various materials to cushion the egg’s impact as it accelerated down a ramp placed at various angles. During this challenge the students learned about kinetic energy, inertia and how to tackle the forces of gravity to protect the ‘passenger’.