Doherty

Solar Eclipse at Doherty

Doherty students of all ages peers in awe at the solar eclipse, after learning about it in science teacher Robin Taylor-Fabe’s class. Taylor-Fabe taught students about eclipses and when and how they occur. Seventh graders and their teacher Kristen Suer from the Middle School visited Unit III to perform a skit and answer questions about the eclipse. On the day, students in first through fifth grade gathered at the upper playground to take part in eclipse activities, organized by Taylor-Fabe. The students viewed the eclipse and observed the changes in light and temperature. The youngest Doherty students experienced the eclipse safely inside, watching NASA’s livestream.

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Discovering Real-World Math Applications

Doherty third graders learned about real world applications of what have they been learning in Sherri Linville’s math class from Seven Hills parent and Green Umbrella District Director Wyatt King. King explained how he helps buildings be more energy efficient by finding their areas, calculating how many kilowatt hours per square foot is used, comparing that to averages, and finding ways to create less energy usage and pollution.

Author Nancy Churnin Visits Doherty

Award-winning children’s book author Nancy Churnin spoke to Doherty students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the library on Monday, April 8. Churnin shared the first book she wrote and drew as a child, how she became a professional writer, and how being an author is different than being a journalist. She read her book “The William Hoy Story,” about a deaf baseball player, who played for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1800s.

Unit III ventures to Glen Helen

Unit III students spent three days and two nights at the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio.The students investigated the 1,000 acre preserve with naturalists, who their Doherty teachers had worked with beforehand to tailor their curriculum for the trip. There were themed hikes, animal encounters at the on-site raptor center, outdoor games, and songs and skits by the campfire.

Sharing Musical Talents at Recital

Doherty students shared their musical talents they learned outside of school at a recital. Students sang, danced, played the violin and piano, and more. Bravo, to all who performed!