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Seventh Grade 2025

Seventh Grade IL: Film Festival & Art on Campus

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade IL, Second Day in Washington, D. C.

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade IL, Day Three: Washington, D. C.

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade IL, Day Two: The Burlington Recycling Center

March 24, 2025March 25, 2025Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade: Day of Service at Palmyra Cove

March 21, 2025March 25, 2025Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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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