They make gingerbread houses. In math, the students are required to do a number of calculations before they can begin to construct their house. In art, the houses are evaluated on creativity and craftsmanship. In social studies, the students learn about different styles of houses in American history from the Pueblo apartment style, to colonial, salt box, and shotgun to Frank Loyd Wright's prairie style house. Science classes re-inforce the math concepts and bring in physics.
English classes have a creative writing assignment to go along with the unit.
The pond will be used to study plant and animal life in connection with the school's science curriculum. Kennedy, who taught at Eastbrook for 20 years, was a first grade unit leader at the school. She was very involved in the community. However, Kennedy is best remembered for her strong dedication and commitment to the children and parents at Eastbrook. In other news, Dr. Edward Bowes was named Superintendent of MSD Pike on November 12.