Berkeley Hall School - Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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CLASS OF 1972 Gary Hansen 84 Sue Heller Mrs. Jean Richards m,.,Ww i The industrious Third Grade is under the direction of Mrs. Richards, a firm believer in work, work, work. School days start with an article from the Monitor or Sentinel. If they wish, the children may bring news clippings that would be of interest to the class. All their subjects such as reading, music, arithmetic, spell- ing, language, and geography are taught by the Carden Method. Their classes are informal, and various subiects could be discussed in one period. They have an extensive study of animals and often bring live displays. One Third Grade project was the learning of the fifty state capitals and their correct spellings, Extra curricular activities include seeing movies such as Secrets of the Ant and Insect World and Secrets of the Bee World. A trip to the Los Angeles County Museum gave much meaning to their study of pre- historic animals. The year of 1972 has a lot to look forward to, if the present Third-graders aren't nuclear physicists yet.

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SECOND GRADE SCHOLARS Bonnie Swan SQ Rich Asher The Second Grade scholars are participating in many new experiences under the guidance of Their new Teacher Mrs. Linke. Mrs. Linke stresses the importance of citizenship to the future voters, Discipline is emphasized. She also teaches the students the use of proper manners. ln the cafeteria the girls sitldown be- fore the boys, and if a student crosses in front of a teacher, he must say excuse me. If a child complains rather frequently he becomes a bona- fide member of the Complaint Club. Oddly enough this is not considered an honorl?l The Second Grade has a very democratic sys- tem. Presidents and vice presidents are elected by secret ballot. After the flag salute, all those who wish to share their reasons for being grate- ful for the United States remain standing and are called on by the president. A motto is learned each week. A budding library is in the making and book reports are given every two weeks. These for- tunate, energetic pupils never run out of new, different, and exciting things to do with a teacher like Mrs. Linke brimming over with fascinating and interest-stirring ideas. Mrs. Lucinda Mae Linke Mrs. Virginia McKim

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The Fourth Grade This year is one To be envied. Mrs. Linsdell combines work with play Thus making the year enioyable for The children. This year the class has used charts To show how well everyone is doing in arithmetic, spelling, and on Their book reports. They also learn how To write Thank you letters and how To use The S.R.A. Reading Laboratory. Penmanship certificates are awarded to Those students who are neat and careful writers. This year The Fourth Grade has had a detailed study in The use of indexes and reference books. They are particularly pleased with a complete new seT of National Geographics. They have great fun using Them because There is a complete index. Corresponding To each subject They Take up, There are pictures on The bulletin board. In connection with their study of California history, they took Two field trips, one To The Southwest Museum and another To the Los Angeles County Museum. They have also seen several movies in coniunction with their Social Studies units. In addition, They have their own camera crew who can Thread and run The projector to show These movies. Besides learning the basic fundamentals they have many extra advantages to brighten up the work. What could be more fun Than writing your own play? The play was on The California Gold Rush and was put on as an as- sembly in March. A year in the Fun-Filled Fourth with Mrs. Linsdell is an experience that many children will lovingly remember. FUN-FILLED FOURTH Torrey Wulff and Pam MeGee Mrs. Helen Linsdell - ' 1, , Q