Annual School Wide Events with Community Outreach
Annual Chesapeake Bay Day
Grade Level: 1-8th grade
Names of students: Kayla, Kyron, Cat, Sean R, Bradley, Magnus, Matt, Noah,Veronica, Emanual , and Will.
Activity: Chesapeake Bay Day began as an annual event sponsored by Baltimore Lab's 8th grade students in Ms. White's Language Arts class. Her students planned the event for different grade levels to learn about the Chesapeake Bay and conservation through activities involving art, science and literature.
Teacher: Darlene White, 8th grade Language Arts.
June 7, 2014. 9am-12 noon.
#of students: 45 students in grades 1-12.
May 13th, 2015. 9am-12 noon.
# of students: 119 students in grades 1-12.
May 13, 2015.
Save the Bay Run
Grade Level: High School
# of students: 12
Names of students: Lee, Sally, Devon, Tyshell, Allie, Janie, Travon, Tavon, Alston, Sean, Victor, and Amina.
High School students Lee W. and Sally C. put their service project into action! Lee and Sally spent several months organizing a run to support the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The run was a huge success, and we are incredibly proud of the students' drive, maturity and organization demonstrated during this process.
2016-2018
Thanks to Ms. White and the original 8th grade students who shared their love for the Bay, students in every grade level became involved in Chesapeake Bay Day. As enrollment increased at Baltimore Lab School, our Annual Chesapeake Bay Day Celebrations evolved over time into smaller annual celebrations from each division, in order to meet the needs of our special education students.
Teachers: Ms. Kideckel, Ms. Rajewski, Ms. Kisler, Ms. Meredith, Ms. Rybas, Ms. Kelleher, Ms. Moeller, Ms. Weigel, Ms. Tyler and Ms. Schwartz
Other Staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
Names of students: Philip, James, Natalie, Will G, Jaelen, Max, Julian, Zane, Stefan, Matt, Iman, Faajah, Ariel, Callan, Alexa, Frankie, Nick M, Avi, Natalie, Justin, Kristen, Miles, Lyla, Alex M, Alex K, Nosson, Ethan.
Teachers: John Morgal, Kara Huggins, Ruth Goodlaxson and March Klein.
High School students celebrated with a Smith Island cake bake off before going out and planting 6,235 oysters!
Names of students: Mia, Roman, Clay L, Amanda A, Mia H , Julian U, Sean R, Brenna M, Victor O, Loye D, Roman H, Emanuel W, Michael K, Bruce, Lucy R, Ameer H.
Staff: Mrs. Child, Ms. Kohel, Ms. Beck, Ms. Moore, Mr. Lawhon, Mr. Urban,
Justin George, Sagamore Dvelopment, Angelica Welles, CBF
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
We Save the Bay! High School students planted 11,798 baby oysters this afternoon on the Fort Carroll Sanctuary reef.
They also initiated a pledge to recommit to using reusable water bottles.
# of students: 16
Names of students: Loye, Morgan, Bradley, Julian M, Joe F, Ade O, Michael K, Julian U, Minky, Sean R, Clay L, Stephan P, Jaelen G, Harry C, Ricky G, and Brenna.
Teachers:
2014 and 2015: Darlene White, 8th grade Language Arts.
2016: Katy Beck, High School English, Zac Lawhon, High School Art, Perrie Kohel, High School Social Studies, Pattti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
2017: Lauren Moore, Jim Schwartz, Robin Brooks, Malinda Midzenski, Zac Lawhon, and Patti Child.
Names of students: Kayla, Kyron, Cat, Sean R, Bradley, Magnus, Matt, Noah,Veronica, Emanual , and Will.
Activity: Chesapeake Bay Day began as an annual event sponsored by Baltimore Lab's 8th grade students in Ms. White's Language Arts class. Her students planned the event for different grade levels to learn about the Chesapeake Bay and conservation through activities involving art, science and literature.
Teacher: Darlene White, 8th grade Language Arts.
June 7, 2014. 9am-12 noon.
#of students: 45 students in grades 1-12.
May 13th, 2015. 9am-12 noon.
# of students: 119 students in grades 1-12.
May 13, 2015.
Save the Bay Run
Grade Level: High School
# of students: 12
Names of students: Lee, Sally, Devon, Tyshell, Allie, Janie, Travon, Tavon, Alston, Sean, Victor, and Amina.
High School students Lee W. and Sally C. put their service project into action! Lee and Sally spent several months organizing a run to support the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The run was a huge success, and we are incredibly proud of the students' drive, maturity and organization demonstrated during this process.
2016-2018
Thanks to Ms. White and the original 8th grade students who shared their love for the Bay, students in every grade level became involved in Chesapeake Bay Day. As enrollment increased at Baltimore Lab School, our Annual Chesapeake Bay Day Celebrations evolved over time into smaller annual celebrations from each division, in order to meet the needs of our special education students.
- 1st -5th grade celebrate Chesapeake Bay Day with day trips in small groups with their teachers to the Severn River.
- # of students: 25
Teachers: Ms. Kideckel, Ms. Rajewski, Ms. Kisler, Ms. Meredith, Ms. Rybas, Ms. Kelleher, Ms. Moeller, Ms. Weigel, Ms. Tyler and Ms. Schwartz
Other Staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
- 6,7,and 8th grade celebrate Chesapeake Bay Day with an overnight camping trip.
- # of students: 43
Names of students: Philip, James, Natalie, Will G, Jaelen, Max, Julian, Zane, Stefan, Matt, Iman, Faajah, Ariel, Callan, Alexa, Frankie, Nick M, Avi, Natalie, Justin, Kristen, Miles, Lyla, Alex M, Alex K, Nosson, Ethan.
Teachers: John Morgal, Kara Huggins, Ruth Goodlaxson and March Klein.
- High School students celebrate Chesapeake Bay Day by growing oysters and celebrating with a toast and a party before going out to plant our oysters on the Fort Carroll Sanctuary Reef.
- # of students: 66
High School students celebrated with a Smith Island cake bake off before going out and planting 6,235 oysters!
Names of students: Mia, Roman, Clay L, Amanda A, Mia H , Julian U, Sean R, Brenna M, Victor O, Loye D, Roman H, Emanuel W, Michael K, Bruce, Lucy R, Ameer H.
Staff: Mrs. Child, Ms. Kohel, Ms. Beck, Ms. Moore, Mr. Lawhon, Mr. Urban,
Justin George, Sagamore Dvelopment, Angelica Welles, CBF
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
We Save the Bay! High School students planted 11,798 baby oysters this afternoon on the Fort Carroll Sanctuary reef.
They also initiated a pledge to recommit to using reusable water bottles.
# of students: 16
Names of students: Loye, Morgan, Bradley, Julian M, Joe F, Ade O, Michael K, Julian U, Minky, Sean R, Clay L, Stephan P, Jaelen G, Harry C, Ricky G, and Brenna.
Teachers:
2014 and 2015: Darlene White, 8th grade Language Arts.
2016: Katy Beck, High School English, Zac Lawhon, High School Art, Perrie Kohel, High School Social Studies, Pattti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
2017: Lauren Moore, Jim Schwartz, Robin Brooks, Malinda Midzenski, Zac Lawhon, and Patti Child.
| water_bottle_pledge_2017.pdf |
| chesapeake_bay_day_2015_attendance.docx |
| june_7_.pdf |
Celebrations
Annual High School Academic Fair
Celebration of Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards Program presented in the Black Box Theater.
December 18, 2014
December 2015
December 2016
December 2017
Celebration of Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards Program presented in the Black Box Theater.
December 18, 2014
December 2015
December 2016
December 2017
| december_18_2014_academic_fair.pdf |
| 2017_high_school_academic_fair.pdf |
Newsletters
Baltimore Lab School shares and reports on all of our green activities and environmental issues that we care about, through digital newsletters and quarterly reports!
Lab 10 News
Student Newspaper.
Written by students in Ms Feldman's Journalism class.
Lab 10 Green School News Reporters: Brenna M. ,Julia P., Nathan H., Michael K.,
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Baltimore Lab School Quarterly Green News
This newsletter is distributed to 109 community partners who support our green initiatives and all of our students and staff on a quarterly basis in order to inform and celebrate our Baltimore Lab School green activities.
2016, 2017, 2018
Monthly Oyster News
This monthly update on our Oyster Garden are sent to all Baltimore Lab School staff and students. Also sent to individuals and partnerships that support the program.
Baltimore Lab School shares and reports on all of our green activities and environmental issues that we care about, through digital newsletters and quarterly reports!
Lab 10 News
Student Newspaper.
Written by students in Ms Feldman's Journalism class.
Lab 10 Green School News Reporters: Brenna M. ,Julia P., Nathan H., Michael K.,
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Baltimore Lab School Quarterly Green News
This newsletter is distributed to 109 community partners who support our green initiatives and all of our students and staff on a quarterly basis in order to inform and celebrate our Baltimore Lab School green activities.
2016, 2017, 2018
Monthly Oyster News
This monthly update on our Oyster Garden are sent to all Baltimore Lab School staff and students. Also sent to individuals and partnerships that support the program.
| pdf_of_quarterly_reports.pdf |
| bls_green_school_news_info.pdf |
| lab_10_green_school_news_reporters.pdf |
| oyster_care_november_2016-1.docx |
| bls_quarterly_school_report_november_2016.docx |
| 109_recipiants_for_baltimore_lab_quarterly_green_report.pdf |
| bls_green_school_news_info.pdf |
Baltimore Lab School Alum graduates with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Marshall University.
Date: Saturday, December 16th, 2017.
Name of student: Maddison Hunt
Activity: Marshall University announced that Maddison Davis Hunt is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Honors with a Minor in Integrated Science and Tech.
Maddie is our first Baltimore Lab Alum to graduate with an Environmental Science degree
Date: Saturday, December 16th, 2017.
Name of student: Maddison Hunt
Activity: Marshall University announced that Maddison Davis Hunt is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Honors with a Minor in Integrated Science and Tech.
Maddie is our first Baltimore Lab Alum to graduate with an Environmental Science degree
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Activity: The Peale Museum Exhibition.
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Names of students: 1-5th grade: Ryan R., Wyatt G., Ben S., Ahuva B., Samantha L., Luke L., Hadassah, Miles M., Jeffrey H., Eli K., Gabi E., Josue C., Caden D. High School students: Zane M., Natalie F., Frankie F., Mitchell B., Justin L. Teachers: Ms. Parkhurst, Mr. Lawhon Congratulations to Ms. Kideckel and Ms. O'Connor's Lower School classes, as well as High School students, Mitchell B., Frankie F., Natalie F., Justin L., and Zane M.! Their artwork debuted as part of a special exhibition called "Birdland and the Anthropocene" at the Peale Museum in downtown Baltimore. The show was on display and open to the public from October 6 through October 28, 2017. These students worked very hard to create art in response to a workshop they participated in about saving birds from the bright lights and reflective surfaces in many cities around the globe. |
Learn more about this local, national, and international art show at: https://www.thepealecenter.org/birdland-and-the-anthropocene/ |
Mini Golf Closing Celebration and Reception
October 10, 2017
Names of students: Frankie, Taylor, Avi, Torben, Sheva, Jordan, Lyla, Judy, Natalie, Joseph,
Students from Baltimore Lab School played a vital role in the The Station North Mini Golf project engaging artists, designers, and students from Baltimore's preeminent creative community.
Families of Station North Mini Golf participants attended a celebration and closing reception hosted by Station North Arts & Entertainment.
Celebrate No Child Left Inside!
September 8, 2017
Lower School students celebrate by playing outside.
Names of students: Trey, Ryan, Josue, Luke, Trip, Henry, Ryan, Samantha, Wyatt, Miles, Rivka, Carson, Nathanial, Gabo, Caden.
Lower School students welcomed fall with a trip to the park as a reward for displaying safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors in their first few weeks of school. Students keep track of their whole class earnings to apply them toward a larger Lower School reward.
September 8, 2017
Lower School students celebrate by playing outside.
Names of students: Trey, Ryan, Josue, Luke, Trip, Henry, Ryan, Samantha, Wyatt, Miles, Rivka, Carson, Nathanial, Gabo, Caden.
Lower School students welcomed fall with a trip to the park as a reward for displaying safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors in their first few weeks of school. Students keep track of their whole class earnings to apply them toward a larger Lower School reward.
Rock Climbing Spotlight
October 7, 2017
Name of student: Josue
BLS Lower School student Josue is really enjoying Rock Climbing each week at Earth Treks with Mrs. Child. Recently, Josue's family joined his Cub Scout Pack for quite the hiking adventure. The group conquered the Billy Goat Trail on the C&O Canal - it's one of the most difficult trails in the East! Josue was one of the leaders of the group. He took his role very seriously and proudly braved the terrain and climbs. Way to go, Josue!
October 7, 2017
Name of student: Josue
BLS Lower School student Josue is really enjoying Rock Climbing each week at Earth Treks with Mrs. Child. Recently, Josue's family joined his Cub Scout Pack for quite the hiking adventure. The group conquered the Billy Goat Trail on the C&O Canal - it's one of the most difficult trails in the East! Josue was one of the leaders of the group. He took his role very seriously and proudly braved the terrain and climbs. Way to go, Josue!
Planet Art Fund Dance Performance at National Aquarium.
Date: April 28, 2016
Names of Students: Amanda, Natalie, Leah, Sara, Mia and Jordan.
Activity: Baltimore Lab School celebrates and dances at the National Aquarium in Baltimore at the Planet Art Fund inaugural exhibition.
Staff: Ms. Lesh, Mrs. Child and Mr. Lawhon.
Date: April 28, 2016
Names of Students: Amanda, Natalie, Leah, Sara, Mia and Jordan.
Activity: Baltimore Lab School celebrates and dances at the National Aquarium in Baltimore at the Planet Art Fund inaugural exhibition.
Staff: Ms. Lesh, Mrs. Child and Mr. Lawhon.
Earth Day Celebration at Johns Hopkins University.
Date: April 22, 2015
Grade Level: High School
#of students: 31
Names of students: Clay, Maddie, RJ, Michael, Lucy, Allie, Peter, Roman, Mia, Tavon, Brenna, Nick, Yaakov, Victor, Sara, Chris, Matt, Caroline, Sean, John, Mike, Evan, Ben, Sean, Natan, Travon, Adam, Alston, Amanda, Tyshell, Isabell, Robyn Anne.
Activity: River of Trash and Bottle Bill Petition. Students collected bottles from the community and built a river of trash. Students also conducted surveys and collected signatures from community members in support of the Bottle Bill.
Grade Level: High School
#of students: 31
Names of students: Clay, Maddie, RJ, Michael, Lucy, Allie, Peter, Roman, Mia, Tavon, Brenna, Nick, Yaakov, Victor, Sara, Chris, Matt, Caroline, Sean, John, Mike, Evan, Ben, Sean, Natan, Travon, Adam, Alston, Amanda, Tyshell, Isabell, Robyn Anne.
Activity: River of Trash and Bottle Bill Petition. Students collected bottles from the community and built a river of trash. Students also conducted surveys and collected signatures from community members in support of the Bottle Bill.
| earth_day_celebration_attendance_list.pdf |
| synergy_earth_day.pdf |
Annual Lower School Celebration
Date: June 17, 2016, June, 2017
Grade Level: 1-5th grade
#of students:
Names of students:
Activity: Lower School Field Day and cookout 8:30-12:00 This event is planned by students to celebrate a great year with multiple field games and a cook-out.
Teachers: Ms. Kideckel, Ms. Rajewski, Ms. Kisler, Ms. Meredith, Ms. Rybas, Ms. Weigel, Ms. Tyler and Ms. Schwartz
Date: June 17, 2016, June, 2017
Grade Level: 1-5th grade
#of students:
Names of students:
Activity: Lower School Field Day and cookout 8:30-12:00 This event is planned by students to celebrate a great year with multiple field games and a cook-out.
Teachers: Ms. Kideckel, Ms. Rajewski, Ms. Kisler, Ms. Meredith, Ms. Rybas, Ms. Weigel, Ms. Tyler and Ms. Schwartz
Annual School Spring Musical Productions
Seeds of Change: A Tribute to Pete Seeger
Date: Friday, May 30, 2014
# of students: 68
Lower and middle school students showcase song, dance, artwork and film to pay tribute to the life and work of folk singer, Pete Seeger. This program celebrated our school-wide, environmental thematic study of community and was exceptionally planned and executed by our incredible Arts team.
Staff: Ms. Parkhurst, Mrs. Weishaar, Ms. Angelella, Ms. Lesh and Mr. Lawhon.
Kaleidoscope Earth
Date: Friday, June 5, 2017
# of students: 91
Names of students: Jesse, Carson, Dylan, John, Joseph, Rivka, Nathaniel, Julian U., Bradley, Kayla, Sean, Jay, Magnus, Ameer, Nathan, Cat, Briana, Loye, Matt R, Margie, Nathaniel, Johnny, Will, Max, Eliza, Charlotte,Thomas, Julia, Jack, Josh, Matt, Austin, Annika, Joseph, Jaelen, Chris, Devon, Amanda, Alston, Trey, Mia, Nik, Matt W, Alexa, Taylor, Caroline, Ethan, Rodney, Callan, Mitchell, Ahuva, Natalie, Faajah, Ariel, Julian M, Joe, Jaelen, James, Zane, Stephan, Alex, Dominick, Torben, Kendall, Philip, Natan, Lyla, Mitchell, Phillip B, Grant, Avi, Jake G, Alex, Eddie, Kristen, Samantha, Will B, Amelia, Magnus L, Joshua, Aaron, Jordan S, Nick, Andy, Will W, Cuylur, Lucas, Fay, Cian, Leah, Jordan P, Will G.
Staff: Ms. Parkhurst, Mrs. Weishaar, Ms. Griffith, Mr. Lawhon, Ms. Lesh, Ms. Pollit, Ms. Angelella.
Date: Friday, May 30, 2014
# of students: 68
Lower and middle school students showcase song, dance, artwork and film to pay tribute to the life and work of folk singer, Pete Seeger. This program celebrated our school-wide, environmental thematic study of community and was exceptionally planned and executed by our incredible Arts team.
Staff: Ms. Parkhurst, Mrs. Weishaar, Ms. Angelella, Ms. Lesh and Mr. Lawhon.
Kaleidoscope Earth
Date: Friday, June 5, 2017
# of students: 91
Names of students: Jesse, Carson, Dylan, John, Joseph, Rivka, Nathaniel, Julian U., Bradley, Kayla, Sean, Jay, Magnus, Ameer, Nathan, Cat, Briana, Loye, Matt R, Margie, Nathaniel, Johnny, Will, Max, Eliza, Charlotte,Thomas, Julia, Jack, Josh, Matt, Austin, Annika, Joseph, Jaelen, Chris, Devon, Amanda, Alston, Trey, Mia, Nik, Matt W, Alexa, Taylor, Caroline, Ethan, Rodney, Callan, Mitchell, Ahuva, Natalie, Faajah, Ariel, Julian M, Joe, Jaelen, James, Zane, Stephan, Alex, Dominick, Torben, Kendall, Philip, Natan, Lyla, Mitchell, Phillip B, Grant, Avi, Jake G, Alex, Eddie, Kristen, Samantha, Will B, Amelia, Magnus L, Joshua, Aaron, Jordan S, Nick, Andy, Will W, Cuylur, Lucas, Fay, Cian, Leah, Jordan P, Will G.
Staff: Ms. Parkhurst, Mrs. Weishaar, Ms. Griffith, Mr. Lawhon, Ms. Lesh, Ms. Pollit, Ms. Angelella.
| kaleidoscopeearthscript.pdf |
Baltimore City Green School Summit
Date: June 2, 2014
Names of students: Amanda, Evan, Natalie, Ameyaw, Noah and Kwame.
Staff: Zac Lawhon and Patti Child
Date: June 2, 2014
Names of students: Amanda, Evan, Natalie, Ameyaw, Noah and Kwame.
Staff: Zac Lawhon and Patti Child
| ciy_green_school_summit.pdf |
Sandy Point Green School Ceremony
Date: May 30, 2014
#of students: 32
High school students traveled to Sandy Point Park to attend an all day fair and accept Baltimore Lab School's official award as a certified Maryland Green School!
Date: May 30, 2014
#of students: 32
High school students traveled to Sandy Point Park to attend an all day fair and accept Baltimore Lab School's official award as a certified Maryland Green School!
| may_30_2014_green_school_ceremony_attendance_sheet.pdf |
Green School Bulletin Boards to Showcase Green School Activities
We have a Outdoor Education Bulletin Boards on all four floors of the school and displays of outdoor art work and photography every where.
New! 2017 Oyster Gardening and Wild life Habitat bulletin boards.
We have a Outdoor Education Bulletin Boards on all four floors of the school and displays of outdoor art work and photography every where.
New! 2017 Oyster Gardening and Wild life Habitat bulletin boards.