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Sixth Grade 2025

Sixth Grade IL: Our Last Day at PBC

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Grade 6 Intensive Learning

We wrapped up our time at Princeton-Blairstown Center with one more morning of activities. Although it was brisk outside, it was wonderfully sunny. Students enjoyed a delicious breakfast before heading out to some different spots for final games, studies, and activities.  Several groups of students engaged in shelter building by collecting materials from the...

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Sixth Grade IL: Day Two at PBC

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025Grade 6 Intensive Learning

After a full restful night’s sleep in the cabin, the students woke up ready to have some fun. We had a delicious breakfast and then set off for our group hikes led by our PBC leaders. Groups learned about the local wildlife, trees, and played games like camouflage in the woods. We also all...

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Sixth Grade IL: Princeton-Blairstown Center

March 26, 2025March 27, 2025Grade 6 Intensive Learning

After a spirited bus ride, we arrived at the Princeton-Blairstown Center ready to have some fun. We dropped off our stuff, met our guides, and played a variety of games to get warmed up as small teams that we’ll stick with throughout our time here. We enjoyed a nourishing lunch in the heated dining...

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Sixth Grade IL: Team Building on Campus

March 24, 2025March 27, 2025Grade 6 Intensive Learning

The sixth graders’ second day of Intensive Learning centered around team building utilizing a variety of community games and activities. Students began the day discussing their feelings when they attempt a new challenge or difficulty in their lives. We then asked ourselves what types of support that would encourage us to persevere through the...

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Sixth Grade IL: Day of Service at Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living

March 21, 2025March 28, 2025Grade 6 Intensive Learning

The Sixth Graders’ first day of Intensive Learning on Friday was all about delivering gifts of kindness to the residents at Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living. We spent the morning preparing more crafts and cards for the residents, which we had already started a few weeks ago. We also practiced how to play and present...

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