Grade 5 Intensive Learning – Intensive Learning @ MFS

The Grand Finale

March 29, 2026March 30, 2026Grade 5 Intensive LearningLeave a comment

Fresh from our trip to College Settlement, we started the day back at MFS. We gathered together in the morning to reflect on our time there and compose thank you notes for the camp staff. We all took turns writing messages of gratitude and friendship to the wonderful team of people who worked tirelessly...

So Long, College Settlement!

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Grade 5 Intensive LearningLeave a comment

Our last day at College Settlement was beautiful. The day started as all the best days do – with early morning games of Gaga. We ate breakfast and found out great news! We were named “Waste Masters.” What does it mean to be a Waste Master? Well, on our first night we wasted 3...

“This is a ‘Repeat After Me’ Song!”: Lessons, S’Mores, and Campfire Fun!

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Grade 5 Intensive LearningLeave a comment

Our second day at College Settlement was amazing! We woke up bright and early for a day filled with “lessons.” Throughout the day, we worked with the camp counselors to explore all of the things the camp has to offer. We went on an ecology hike, where we learned about trees like beech, tulip...

Fifth Grade: Our First Day at College Settlement Camp

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Grade 5 Intensive Learning

Welcome to College Settlement! The sun was shining brightly for the second day of 5th grade IL! We met on the bus pad this morning and said goodbye to our families as we embarked on our journey to College Settlement in Horsham, PA. When we arrived at camp, the camp counselors greeted us and...

Rain and Reflection

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Grade 5 Intensive Learning

Our favorite part of today is the feeling of knowing that we were helping people and making a better space for other people who enjoy the lake! We are all so ready to enjoy a few days of fun together at camp this week! By: Lucia, Daniya, Chantal, Miracle Today the fifth graders went...

Fifth Grade IL: Outdoor Adventures at College Settlement

March 27, 2025April 2, 2025Grade 5 Intensive Learning

Last night, we had a campfire with skits and songs. It felt like we were one big community and we laughed a lot. College Settlement is a place to explore stepping out of your comfort zone and have a fun time with your friends! One highlight of our trip was the group lessons. One...

Fifth Grade IL, Day Two: LS Classroom Visits

March 24, 2025March 25, 2025Grade 5 Intensive Learning

By Nathan & Isaiah Today we went to the Lower School classrooms to teach them about composting. We have been learning about it all year, and we were so excited to share it with younger students at MFS! The first thing we did was make sure we had all of our supplies and lessons...