Our second day in Washington D.C. was filled with sightseeing and exploration. … By Bryn & Sadie Our second day in Washington D.C. was filled with sightseeing and exploration. We started our day off early with bagels for breakfast and a walking tour around the neighborhood. During the tour, we visited historic places such...
Continue readingSeventh Grade IL, Day Three: Washington, D. C.
Afterwards, all the museum groups met up to go on a walking tour of D.C. We saw famous landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, where we enjoyed beautiful vistas surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms. We were amazed by the grand size of the monuments and...
Continue readingSeventh Grade IL, Day Two: The Burlington Recycling Center
By Hunter & Brielle For our second day of intensive learning, the seventh grade went to Burlington County’s Recycling Center. First, we were greeted by the staff, who welcomed us to the facility. Jesse Nicieza, Assistant Recycling Coordinator, prepared an interesting presentation, which enhanced our understanding of the recycling process at the center. We...
Continue readingSeventh Grade: Day of Service at Palmyra Cove
By Sophia & Olivia For our day of service, the Seventh Grade traveled to Palmyra Cove by the Delaware River. Since it was high tide this morning, our first activity was to remove invasive vines with giant shears. These vines are known to strangle trees, ultimately killing them and creating a tree-falling hazard. We...
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Continue readingSeventh Grade: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
3/27/24 By Reese & Meena For our second day in Washington, D.C., we traveled to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo with the goal of connecting the animals inside the zoo with this year’s theme of Intensive Learning, art and environment. There’s no way to really learn about art and the environment without knowing the true...
Continue readingSeventh Grade: First Day in Washington, D.C.
By Nolan 3/26/24 Today, the seventh graders traveled on a coach bus to Washington, D.C. First, we went to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. We started on the first floor, which was focused on slavery and segregation. We slowly ascended floor by floor, and the museum was more focused on...
Continue readingSeventh Grade: Visit to Brandywine Art Museum
By Josh and Johnny On March 25, 2024, the seventh grade students visited the Brandywine Art Museum. The museum is housed in a converted watermill and showcases artwork from three generations of the Wyeth family, each member using their unique artistic style. We saw different art styles and enjoyed thinking about the hidden stories...
Continue readingSeventh Grade Day of Service at Palmyra Cove
By Gemma This past Friday, for their day of service, the seventh graders visited Palmyra Cove, a nature park alongside the Delaware River. The first activity they participated in was a beach cleanup. Since Palmyra Cove is across from Philadelphia, the tides deposit trash from Philly ashore, leaving the beach covered in litter. The...
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