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Grade 2 students worked diligently researching their family trees and then picked a country that was important to their family to study. They loved sharing their family tree and country project to fellow students, faculty, family, and friends.

Middle School students had a special visitor! Brule, a certified therapy dog, spent time with the students as they learned about the work of these amazing animals. Thank you, Mrs. Davis, for allowing Brule to bless us!

The Upper School faculty is proud to honor senior Abby as the Lion of the Month for March. Her leadership and positive impact on campus extends beyond the classroom. Abby's character and integrity has been evident to all from planning events to advocating for her peers. Congratulations, Abby!

Middle School teachers are excited to announce that grade 8 student Stella has been selected as Student of the Month for March. Stella is an outstanding, dedicated student who is a role model for other students. Her determination and positive attitude inspire all of us. Congratulations, Stella!

Mrs. Poteet’s grade 1 students each selected an historical figure to research their life and achievements. The students then created projects to display their findings and present to their families and other Lower School students and teachers. Well done, first grade!

Upper School Chapel today featured a Women’s Panel made up of women from all walks of life in the TMS community. These women shared about their career paths and how they weave their faith into their professional lives. They also answered insightful questions from the students about their professional experiences. Thank you to these amazing women – Hannah Bible, lawyer; Maria Hinds, accounting business owner; Julie Volpe, psychiatrist; Meg Pascucci, professional photographer; Becca BeVier, camp owner; and Nicole Ellrod, physical therapist.

Local artist Corey Pane visited our Upper School sculpture class to inspire the students to follow their dreams. The class has been working on their first group collaboration project sculpting a giant lion head out of chicken wire and paper mache. Corey is an extremely talented artist who specializes in painting realistic murals. Having Corey come in to show the students how to bring Judah the Lion’s face to life was very inspiring. Corey got his BFA in Illustration at The Hartford Art School and has been showing his artwork in galleries, community and public spaces worldwide, album covers as well as painting famous athlete's cleats. He is a legend in the Connecticut scene, being hired to transform the outside of buildings into murals. Please check out his web site and take a mural tour drive to see his work up close. You will be blown away with his ability to capture emotions and personality in his art. https://coreypane.com/

Middle school students completed an incredible cross-curricular unit on the Lost Boys of Sudan. They read A Long Walk to Water, wrote survival stories, created maps and infographics, and shared their learning with 5th and 9th graders at our culminating event. Our freshmen visitors also gave insightful presentations on African countries, connecting their World History studies to the unit. Thank you to all those who participated. It was a powerful time of listening and sharing!

Our Early Kindergarten enjoyed a whole week of learning all about Dr. Seuss and the amazing books he wrote!

Our youngest students enjoyed a fun visit from Dental Hygenist Missy Taylor on Pajama Day! Mrs. Taylor taught the classes about proper care of their teeth and what to expect when visiting the dentist. Students then were able to practice brushing teeth on some adorable stuffed animals. Each student was able to take home a goodie bag of items to help them keep their teeth clean and healthy at home. Thank you for the exciting and educational visit, Mrs. Taylor!

Mr. Gritter’s Grade 5 students learned a critical process of reading through analyzing poems, paintings, memes, and photographs. They also learned strategies for creating meaning in poetic language, and paired poetry with visual art. The class visited the New Britain Museum of American Art to put their new skills into action!

The Upper School team is proud to award grade 9 student Lila with Lion of the Month for February. Lila's willingness to participate in the life of the TMS Upper School in every aspect truly sets her apart. In addition to being a member of the Chapel worship team and participating in Pickleball club, she is a genuinely kind and remarkably teachable. Congratulations, Lila!

Middle School teachers recognize grade 6 student Isaac as February’s Student of the Month. Isaac’s teachers appreciate his dedication to his academics and his determination to accomplish his classroom goals and athletic endeavors. God has blessed Isaac with a servant’s heart who is always willing to help others. Congratulations, Isaac!

Middle School students enjoyed their annual Dawn to Dusk community-building event, featuring Camp Judah. The students had open gym time, as well as a “camp out” with a movie, popcorn, and s’mores! It was an amazing event!

Mrs. Potts' 4th grade has been studying about the causes of the American Revolutionary War in class. They were posed the question: Should the colonists become independent from Great Britain? They each picked a side, wrote their speech, and passionately debated in favor of their side. Corresponding hand-made flags added to the excitement. In the end, votes towards fighting for independence slighty edged out not going to war with Great Britain. Go Patriots!

Our youngest Lower School students celebrated the 100th Day of School! Students decorated shirts with 100 items and participated in fun 100th day activities, including a fashion runway and fun 100-themed challenges and activities. Congratulations on 100 days of learning!

Today our Junior and Sophomore Bible class led Upper School Chapel on the topic of Faith. Using Paul's letter to the Romans, students encouraged one another to grow in their faith, why faith is important and how to live by faith. Student-led Chapels are a special tradition at The Master's School that allow for students to speak about topics that are important to them.

Lower School students had a blast celebrating Valentine’s Day!

Mrs. Woof's Kindergarten students explore hands-on learning centers.

The Upper School faculty recognized grade 9 student Gage as the Lion of the Month for the month of January. Each one of Gage's teachers recognized how hard he worked to prepare for exams. His diligence is accompanied by a positive disposition that makes him both teachable and a joy to work with. Congratulations, Gage!

In honor of Chinese New Year, TMS Board member and current parent Angel Yang recently spoke at Upper and Middle School chapels about her Chinese heritage and about Christianity in China. She also met with Academy students to talk about her family’s tradition of making dumplings. Students were able to learn the art and then taste the delicious end results!

Over the past couple of weeks, Middle School students collected non-perishable food items during their “Soup-er Bowl” campaign and these items will be sent to help hurricane victims in North Carolina. Students placed their items in the box of the team they predicted would win this year’s Super Bowl.

Our Preschool Enrichment Program provides our youngest students the opportunity to learn the art of percussion with the help of a few of our Upper School percussion students.

Middle School language arts students showcased their understanding of class novels through engaging hands-on projects. They had the freedom to choose from various media and presentation formats, resulting in impressive displays of creativity and teamwork.

Mrs. Frey’s Civics class conducted a Mock Trial to conclude their semester. This was an opportunity for students to put theory into practice. This semester, students have studied the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The trial, "U.S. versus Dominique Stephens", was the students' opportunity to exhibit all that they learned about the law in society and how to present a case to a judge and jury. Several underclassmen participated in the experience as jury members and other key court officials while other students and teachers sat in on the trial to witness the excitement.

Our Lower School fathers and sons created special memories together through a time of creative innovation with Legos.

The Upper School faculty recognized grade 11 student Evelyn as the Lion of the Month for the month of December. Evelyn's commitment to her academic studies along with her spiritual growth has been a joy to watch. She continues to challenge herself in ways that are exemplary to both her peers and her teachers. Congratulations, Evelyn!

The grade 7 science class conducted a lab that explored how exercise (increased muscle activity) affects the rate of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs in your cells to make energy. Carbon dioxide production can be measured by breathing through a straw into a solution of bromothymol blue.

Mrs. Madore’s grade 4 science students explored gravity, water, pressure, velocity, slope, erosion, and parts of a river as they observed, predicted and brainstormed what was happening in their stream table experiment!

The Master's School Preschool Program is committed to fostering wonder and delight in learning. The curriculum is designed to nurture a positive sense of self and respect for others; to support and develop emerging social and emotional skills; to encourage creative expression and problem solving; to create an environment where young children can discover God and experience His love.

So much fun and festivities during Christmas Spirit Week!