Grade 7 Intensive Learning

Our last day of Intensive Learning was back on campus. We started the day with an awesome pancake breakfast cooked by Mr. Rizzo. During the breakfast, we wrote in our journals and reflected on the week and what we learned. We also wrote thank you notes to friends and faculty who made the week...

Hello everybody, I’m excited to share our last day highlights with you! Our final expedition was to the Smithsonian Washington Zoo, where we saw lots of fascinating animals, such as elephants, sea lions, reptiles, monkeys, and lots more. A favorite of the group was the elephants because we could get close to them. We...

After learning about responsible spending at the food trucks, we headed to the United States Capitol building and had a tour. It was really informative – we learned what Congress does, and we learned a lot more about the capital city of Washington, D. C. and how important Congress’s job is. After that, we...

We started our first full day in Washington, D.C. by taking a walking tour of Logan Circle. This is where Washington D.C. all began. We learned about city planning, history, and gentrification. We saw the beautiful buildings and houses and learned about their history. Next, we spent several hours exploring the National Museum of...

During our day at Palmyra Cove, we did many things to help the environment. These things included cutting down the invasive vines on the trees and picking up trash. When we got to Palmyra Cove, we cut the invasive vines of the trees because these types of vines strangle the trees. Many people noticed...

Morning By Caleb & Kerry After two days in D.C., we were tired but excited to start our day at MFS. This morning we watched our DEI documentaries that we filmed in Quest as part of our unit on the Quaker SPICE of Equality.  It was clear that every group had put in a...

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...

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...

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...

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...