Overview
Between the ninth and tenth years of age, children are awakening to a new independence in their feelings about themselves and the world. This time is in many ways a turning point, when basic attitudes are found that will be carried through life. Accordingly, in the fourth grade the children study the human being as mirrored in the animal kingdom…Read more →
Yesterday, the Grades children had the wonderful opportunity of experiencing a performance of dance and music by the Attack Theater and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This 45 minute dance and music concert included Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale . Our … Continue reading
On Wednesday, December 21st the Grades will host a Holiday Sing-Along at 11:00 am. Parents are encouraged to join in and sing with the children. Be sure to bring your singing voices and plenty of yuletide cheer!
The Grades Program is seeking musicians to help with our annual Holiday Sing-Along. If you play an instrument and would like to join us for festive revelry at 11:00 on Wednesday, December 21 in the auditorium, please email James Hare … Continue reading
St. Nicholas, also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker, is a 4th century Christian Saint. Believed to be the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, St. Nicholas was known for leaving gold coins in the shoes of children as a special … Continue reading
Last Thursday, October 27th, the Grades program held its annual Halloween Hoe Down. Students in grades 1-5 dressed in hoe down regalia and participated in fun folk dances such as Jolly is the Miller, Old Brass Wagon, and Here Comes … Continue reading
On Friday, September 30th, the 4th grade explored parts of Pittsburgh as part of their local geography and history block. They first traveled up the Monongahela Incline where they were able to view our beautiful city and its three … Continue reading
