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It's on to Middle School for the Class of 2012
Photo EssayThe entire Lower School was present to witness the celebration honoring the Class of 2012. As is customary, representatives from each classroom came forward with handmade banners that depicted significant events of the school year.
After the fourth-grade drum corps led classmates to the terrace, Head of Lower School Noreen Lidston introduced the class with some interesting statistics compiled from questionnaires the departing fourth-graders answered. Then it was time for classmates to receive their certificates and handshakes from Mr Dixon.
Afterward, Mr. Dixon presented Class of 2012 with his annual milkshake challenge. Citing examples from the play "Up the Down Staircase," he asked them to write him letters--no e-mails--describing what they like about their teachers. Those who do by the July 4 deadline will be rewarded with milkshakes in the fall, Mr. Dixon said.
Mrs. Lidston invited Mr. Dixon and all the Lower School teachers to line up in front of the terrace to shake hands with each graduate. While handshakes were abundant, so were hugs and high-fives.
The new Lower School graduates waited patiently for their most-anticipated privilege of the morning--the opportunity to toss their blazers in the air at ceremony's end. As planned, they hurled their jackets above their heads and into the trees. After parents and teachers helped them retrieve the suspended clothing, it was back to LS classrooms for the last time to collect belongings.
Here are some statistics about the Class of 2012: They live as close as on-campus to as far away as Prince George's County. A total of 35 out of 69 entered McDonogh as kindergartners; 5 were new students this year. They include two born outside the U.S. and 13 born outside of Maryland. Almost a third have brothers and/or sisters at McDonogh; 6 have parents who are graduates.
Their fondest Lower School memories include the three R's: reading groups, rockets, and research projects. Their favorite subjects are math and reading, and French fries are their preferred lunchtime treat. When asked to report what they consider special about Lower School, they mentioned events like Play Day, Spirit Day, the Halloween parade, Spanish with Mrs. Foard, friends, and teachers who make learning enjoyable.
What do they want to be when they grow up? Doctors, an astronaut, the President, an Olympic swimmer, mate on a fishing boat, a CIA agent, a detective, and a kindergarten teacher, to name a few.
The entire Lower School was present to witness the celebration honoring the Class of 2012. As is customary, representatives from each classroom came forward with handmade banners that depicted significant events of the school year.
After the fourth-grade drum corps led classmates to the terrace, Head of Lower School Noreen Lidston introduced the class with some interesting statistics compiled from questionnaires the departing fourth-graders answered. Then it was time for classmates to receive their certificates and handshakes from Mr Dixon.
Afterward, Mr. Dixon presented Class of 2012 with his annual milkshake challenge. Citing examples from the play "Up the Down Staircase," he asked them to write him letters--no e-mails--describing what they like about their teachers. Those who do by the July 4 deadline will be rewarded with milkshakes in the fall, Mr. Dixon said.
Mrs. Lidston invited Mr. Dixon and all the Lower School teachers to line up in front of the terrace to shake hands with each graduate. While handshakes were abundant, so were hugs and high-fives.
The new Lower School graduates waited patiently for their most-anticipated privilege of the morning--the opportunity to toss their blazers in the air at ceremony's end. As planned, they hurled their jackets above their heads and into the trees. After parents and teachers helped them retrieve the suspended clothing, it was back to LS classrooms for the last time to collect belongings.
Here are some statistics about the Class of 2012: They live as close as on-campus to as far away as Prince George's County. A total of 35 out of 69 entered McDonogh as kindergartners; 5 were new students this year. They include two born outside the U.S. and 13 born outside of Maryland. Almost a third have brothers and/or sisters at McDonogh; 6 have parents who are graduates.
Their fondest Lower School memories include the three R's: reading groups, rockets, and research projects. Their favorite subjects are math and reading, and French fries are their preferred lunchtime treat. When asked to report what they consider special about Lower School, they mentioned events like Play Day, Spirit Day, the Halloween parade, Spanish with Mrs. Foard, friends, and teachers who make learning enjoyable.
What do they want to be when they grow up? Doctors, an astronaut, the President, an Olympic swimmer, mate on a fishing boat, a CIA agent, a detective, and a kindergarten teacher, to name a few.