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Tide Is Out; School Is In!

Last Friday the 4th graders enjoyed a field trip to Capers Island. The children took a ferry down the intracoastal waterway to Capers Island, a barrier island, just off the Atlantic Ocean. The tour guide, from Barrier Island Eco Tours, taught the students about respecting the environment and how the marine ecosystem plays an important role in nature. Part of the tour included running down the beach and exploring a section of the island known as bone yard beach. The students were able to observe blue crabs, birds, and many different sea creatures in their natural habitats. It is an amazing opportunity to have a field trip to the beach. The children got fresh air, exercise and a hands on experience enjoying God’s beautiful creations. After exploring the island, the children were treated to a cookout on the beach where they enjoyed hotdogs and cheeseburgers. Hanging out on the beach with over 30 of your closest friends is not a bad way to kick off the weekend. 

2nd Graders Discover the Meaning of the Passover Seder

Mrs. Welch's second grade students feasted Friday morning on Passover Seder plates. Wait, you say - isn't it the wrong time of year for that? You're correct it is, but it is never the wrong time of year to learn and experience something new!

The students spent the week studying the ten plagues of Egypt and the meaning of the Passover Seder.

The Passover Seder plate is a plate containing symbolic foods used during the Passover Seder. Each of the six items arranged on the plate has special significance to the retelling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The children bravely sampled all of the items which included: horseradish, apples and raisins, parsley, salted water, grape juice and matzo bread. Mrs. Welch brilliantly and emotionally explained the meaning of each item on the plate and how it relates to the bondage and slavery of the Israelites and then the freedom only received from God.