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Middle & High School Tours
6/1/2023
9:00 AM
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Art Showcase
6/1/2023
4:00 PM
to 6:30 PM
Location: Calvin - Atrium - Atrium
For students, families, and friends to view exhibits; incoming students and families are also welcome
Jun
15
What to Expect for New Families
6/15/2023
6:30 PM
For parents, with social event for rising 6th-8th graders
World Language
Grade Meeting
Weight Training
Middle School Math
Visual Arts
AP US History
Alum Spotlight: Sofia Shore '20
10/22/2024
Sofia Shore '20
graduated from Skidmore College last spring with a degree in business and has returned to DC to work for a strategic communications firm.
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At the Molecular Level
10/19/2024
Morgan (HS Science) reports, "Students in
Advanced Research in Molecular Biolog
y are off to an excellent start on their research journey."
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Burke On The Road - October 2024
10/16/2024
Experiential learning abounds this fall. On a given day, you might spot numerous classes leaving campus during the double period for exploration and research.
For example:
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Class & Club Spotlight - September 2024
10/13/2024
Squash & Stretch
First among the
twelve basic principles of animation
, "squash and stretch" gives objects flexibility and weight when in motion. In Kay's
Animation 11/12
course, students have been exploring this principle in the context of computer animation. Throughout the trimester, they will build on previous digital media skills to create 2-dimensional animations and motion graphics in Procreate and Adobe Animate.
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Catalyzing Engagement
10/10/2024
On September 25, our Equity, Inclusion & Civic Engagement (EICE) department organized the
Civic Engagement Fair
, connecting students with service and advocacy organizations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia – and encouraging them to explore volunteer opportunities that speak to them.
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Homecoming 2024
10/7/2024
Pictured:
Girls and Boys Varsity soccer team playing their homecoming games before a spirited Bengal fan section on Friday, September 27.
photo credits - Stacy B. P'24, '26
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Forming Bonds
10/4/2024
From September 19-20, our
6th-11th graders
traveled
around and beyond the DC region
, enjoying quality time with classmates and advisors. Our middle schoolers, who all have overnight trips coming up this winter and spring, spent a day lakeside in Edgewater, MD, followed by an active day at
The St. James
for 6th-7th grade and a serious hike on the
Billy Goat Trail
for the 8th grade.
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Let's Explore - Part 1
9/27/2024
In progressive schools, we expect learning to be hands-on, active, and experiential. Thanks to our Metro-accessible location, DC's vast cultural and historical resources can support just such learning.
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Student Spotlights - September 2024
9/24/2024
Highlighting students' creative and athletic pursuits outside the classroom.
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Welcome New Bengals
9/21/2024
We are excited to welcome two new faculty members for 2024-25 – plus welcome back one faculty member and belatedly welcome two staff members who joined us last spring.
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Let's Go Clubbing
9/18/2024
At the Club Expo, that is. On Friday, September 13, student leaders set up tables and displays from the Commons to the Library, encouraging fellow students to sign up for their organization – and often enticing them with treats (or "elements" in the Science Club's case).
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All Together Now
9/7/2024
On the second day of school, we gathered in the Bengal Den for Opening Assembly, led by this year's Student Government Association Co-Presidents
Taylor S. '26
and
Jack J. '26
.
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With Pride and Music
6/15/2024
On Wednesday, June 5, 6th-11th grade gathered for the year's final assembly. Middle school (in the Theater) and high school (in the Atrium) held their own
recognitions of Pride Month
, led by the Queer Student Alliance. High school leaders discussed the origins of Pride in the US, complemented by original poetry by students.
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Ready to Rock
6/13/2024
In the final week of May, 62
student musicians
from five Burke bands performed 21 pieces from myriad musical genres – including songs by Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, the Beatles, Joan Jett, and Bruno Mars.
Speaking of numbers, six musicians performed on three or more instruments, including a modular synthesizer!
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Sounds of Spring
6/11/2024
Our vocal music classes concluded their performance season on May 23, singing for a capacity crowd in the theater. Opening with the
7th/8th Combined Chorus
, the concert also featured
High School Chorus,
Taylor S. '26
(representing the new Songwriting class), and the debut of "Diving In," the
6th grade
performing arts survey class.
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Grace Mann '12 Speaker Series
6/9/2024
On May 29, Burke welcomed Matt Scott for the
Grace Mann '12
Speaker Series.
Honoring the memory of a Burke alum
who was passionate about social justice and advocacy, this annual speaker series reflects those same passions.
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Class Spotlight - Part 9 - Middle & High School
6/7/2024
Global Dimensions
In Earth Systems Science and Advanced ESS, students built two and three-dimensional models that defined the main spheres of the earth (atmosphere, hydrospheres, biosphere, and geosphere) and how these major subsystems connect. Their creative approaches now adorn every surface in the ESS lab, including an "Edible Earth" model, a spinning globe, a multi-player board game, and a graphic book
(pictured).
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Senior Academic Recognition - Class of 2024
6/5/2024
On Tuesday, May 28, the
Class of 2024
and members of the faculty gathered in the theatre to recognize students who achieved academic distinction in one or more departments. Awards are based on consistently high performance and advanced coursework in the subject.
(*) department-selected student speaker for the ceremony
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Alum Spotlight: Becca McMurdie '03
6/3/2024
Building a Beak: How a Toucan’s Rescue Inspired the World
(Page Street Kids, 2024) by
Becca McMurdie '03
and illustrated by Diana Hernández will be released on June 11.
Building a Break
tells the true story of Grecia, a toucan who received a 3-D printed prosthetic beak.
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Sustainability in Philly
6/1/2024
The
7th grade
has returned from their annual overnight in Philadelphia, centered around sustainability and conservation. Following an early departure, they spent the morning at the Philadelphia Zoo, explored Bartram’s Garden and searched for microplastics in the Schuylkill River, and visited the Magic Gardens before spending the night at Temple University.
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