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Intensive Learning @ MFS

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Seventh Grade 2026

Seventh Grade: Last Day of IL, Back on Campus

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Grade 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...

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Seventh Grade: It’s All Happening at the Zoo

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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MFS Goes to Washington

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade: Memorials, Museums, and Monuments in the Nation’s Capital

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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Seventh Grade: Day of Service at Palmyra Cove

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Grade 7 Intensive Learning

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...

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