DEANS
DR. LAVALLEE & MS. SCARBOROUGH
Hello, Marlin Community!
Happy Spring, everyone! These past two months have been packed with student events. This issue features Science Fair, a 10th grade Tampa field trip, dances galore for every grade level, and of course, Homecoming! We are headed into another eventful Quarter 4 Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend
Get some rest and gear up for an amazing close to the year Until next month, Dr. Lavallee & Ms. Scarborough
MARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Lower School
Mrs. Flo Phillips, the author of Goodnight Colonial Georgetown, visited the Lower School to read her book to the K5 and First Grade classes!
Middle School
Upper School
To connect better with their English novel, Chew on This, the 6th Grade worked became an assembly line for candy cars and completed a french fry taste test
The 9th Grade class completed their unit on Genetic Engineering with a Socratic Seminar. They discussed the ethical issues surrounding the genetic modification of humans and other animals.
Upper School
The AP Psychology class learned about the early psychological development of humans with a twoweek Sock Baby project They were tasked with caring for their baby, as well experiencing psychological concepts like parallel play and conservation.
Upper School
The AP Physics 1 class learned the science behind oscillatory motion by making themselves pendulums on the swings.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Portable Removal
Over the past few weeks, Lowcountry has slowly begun to dismantle and remove the portables. Our students gathered outside to view the end of an era as the first portable was hulled away. The rest of the portables will be removed over the coming weeks and months.
Chapel Assembly
For February’s Chapel assembly, the school recieved a special treat as senior Ryan Corcoran presented. Discussing the wonderful power of prayer, Ryan inspired the school to a higher way of life. Proclaiming the ideals of self-sacrifice, humility, and a desire to learn, he discussed how the simple act of prayer can lead to an empowered, impactful life.
SCHOOL EVENTS Kindergarten
Career Day
Kindergarten had the best community helpers week! They got to hear from a lawyer, dentist, doctor, visit the fire station, and the Myrtle beach police department We are so thankful for all the kindergarten parents who serve our community and we appreciate you taking your time to talk to the class.
Read Across America Week
The Lower School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with lots of fun activities, including dressing up and partner reading across grades.
SCHOOL EVENTS Science Fair
SCHOOL EVENTS
Breakfast with Santa
Each year, Lower and Middle School students demonstrate their scientific knowledge by presenting a hypothesis and experiment to be judged by a panel of volunteer judges. The fair is filled with competitive at have involved lots ork and dedication the students.
While our Upper School students worked hard taking their exams, the Lower School put in the good work to host a breakfast with Santa.
Sponsored by the K-5, Students d muffins, donuts, and as crafts while meeting Santa!
7th Grade
1st: Mary Grace Swift 2nd: Shannon Hungerford
4th Grade
1st: Adeline Truluck 2nd: Rhen Hill 3rd: McKenna Barclay
5th Grade
1st: Bert Hungerford
2nd: Lilian Bradley 3rd: Nora Folsom
6th Grade
1st: Caroline Meeks
2nd: June O’Halloran
3rd: Toby Hayes
3rd: Brenna Ballard
8th Grade
1st: Arianna S hi 2nd: Middle
3rd: Londyn
Lower S 1st: Carly 2nd: Adelin
3rd: Eden Honorable Rhen
Middle School
1st: Caroline Meeks
2nd: Mary Grace Swift
3rd: Shannon Hungerford
Honorable Mention: June O’Halloran
SCHOOL EVENTS
SCHOOL EVENTS
Breakfast with Santa
Personal Finance Tampa Trip
Mr. Strong’s 10th Grade Personal Finance class worked hard throughout the year to plan and budget their trip to Tampa, Florida. They had a blast at Busch Gardens and learned about different cultures at a Native American restaurant.
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SCISA EVENTS
Science Bowl
This year’s Science Bowl team consisted on seniors Griffin Ballard, Luke Burrow, Chase Elliott, and Bronson Keithly. They travelled to Aiken, SC, to compete in the annual Department of Energy National Science Bowl at the Savannah River Site.
Art Show
The SCISA Art Show is a great opportunity for students to show off their art skills in a friendly competition.
Congratulations to Greyson Beck, Cosette Thornton, McKenna Barclay Delphia Schussler, June O’Halloran, Kaelyn Green, and Daniel Lutz for receiving recognition for their potter and mixed media work.
SCISA EVENTS
Music Competition
Congratulations to Ryan Corcoran for winning gold at the SCISA Music Competition!
Literary Meet
For Literary Meet, students test their literary knowledge and skills through competitions of speaking, essay writing, and performance.
Congratulations to Greyson Beck and Charlotte Davies!
DEAN STUDENTS OF THE MOTNTH
LOWER SCHOOL
Greyson Beck
GreysonBeck,oneofournewMarlinsthisyear,hasshowndedication thisquarterbyrepresentingourschoolandwinningattheLiterary Meet Heexemplifiesresponsibility,empathy,andatruelovefor learningandexpandinghisknowledge Ms Weissloveshavinghimin classandlooksforwardtoallthatisinstoreforQuarter4!
UPPER SCHOOL
Ryan Corcoran & Chase Elliott
Thismonth,ourStudentGovernmentandNationalHonorSocietywereveryinvolvedon campuswithHomecomingSpiritWeekandseveralvolunteeringopportunities Chaseand Ryanserveaselectedofficialsforbothorganizations.
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ChaseElliottisthePresidentofStudentGovernmentandNationalHonorSociety.Heisa senioratLowcountryandhasbeenattendingsince5thgrade BeyondclasseslikeAP CalculusandAPPhysics,ChaseistheHeadInvestigatorfortheYearbookandhasbeen competingwiththeQuizBowlandScienceBowlteamsforseveralyears
SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
Breakfast with Santa
Lower School Valentine’s Dance
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With planning and setup by the PTO and DJing provided by NHS students, Lower School Valentine’s Dance was an evening filled with delicious snacks, great dance moves, and fun memories!
SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
Breakfast with Santa
Middle School Luau
Our Middle School dance was full of tunes, snacks, and hula! Middle schooler had a blast dancing the night away and spending time with each other. They also loved the fun photo booth! Thanks to all the middle school parents who made this event possible!
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SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
Breakfast with Santa
Homecoming Spirit Week
This year’s Homecoming Spirit Week was filled with fun dressdown days and culminated in a Pep Rally to raise school spirit!
King & Queen: Nolan Bohan & Sophie Elliott
Junior Princes: Jacob Bardon & Andrew Hazelton
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Sophomore Prince & Princess: Bryson Campbell & Lawson Angner
Freshman Prince & Princess: Ashu Altieri & Lillian Marple
SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENTS OF THE MONTH Homecoming Dance
Breakfast with Santa
Upper School students had a blast dancing at an “Under the Sea” themed Homecoming planned by the Prom Committee
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CLUB FEATURE
MARLIN INTERACT CLUB
The Marlin Interact Club is a philanthropic club where students lead interactive fundraisers and events within the community to raise charitable donations and serve others During the month of December, they raised $140 to donate to the nonprofit organization Active Minds. In February, their cupid fundraiser brought in $310 for the American Red Cross (L A )
During the months of March and April they are collecting yarn to create yarn dolls to be delivered with the Heart for Ecuador mission trip this July Middle and Upper School classes are competing to bring in the most yarn and yarn dolls. Marlin Interact Club meets on Tuesdays and invites all students to join them during the months of March and April to make dolls for the children of Ecuador
TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS
LOWER, MIDDLE, & UPPER SCHOOL
Mrs. Paige Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson is our Interventionist in Lower School! She has been teaching at Lowcountry and love our school! She and her husband and have three wonderful children and two adorable grandsons She love hanging out with her family, especially on the boat
UPCOMING EVENTS AND BIRTHDAYS
MARCH & APRIL EVENTS
March 15-18
NO SCHOOL
March 18
SCISA High School Chess Tournament
March 19
Start of Quarter 3
March 19
SCISA High School Math Meet
March 28
Chapel Assembly
April 12
Prom
April 17
HALF DAY - Field Day
PTO Color Run
April 18-27
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
February 4: Bert Hungerford
February 4: Makynzie Lance
February 5: Lochlan Smith
February 6: Ryan Campbell
February 6: Ms Sarah Knight
February 7: Calvin Gibson
February 9: William Davies
February 10: Cosette Thornton
February 11: Shannon Hungerford
February 12: Caroline Meeks
February 14: Witt Lovell
February 15: Mr Tom Strong
February 16: Griffin Rosenblum
February 18: Ms Emily Livingston
February 21: Michael Zechmann
February 22: Lillian Marple
February 23: Alex Mantell
February 25: Matthew Joseph
February 28: August Scholz
March 1: Giovanni Carrelli
March 1: Dargan Hughes
March 4: Luciano Saliba
March 5: Leonardo Bleakney
March 7: Ms Taylor Weiss
March 9: Reese Cox-Floyd
March 12: Mr Josh Howe
March 22: Hanna Johnson
March 24: Ms Kendall Thornton
March 27: Henry Strong
March 29: Ariana Le
March 29: Aubree Le
March 30: Eric Solheim
March 31: Andrew Hazelton
March 31: Ms Kelly Parnell
