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Colonial Trunk Day
As a culminating activity in their study of Colonial America, our Second Graders participated in Colonial Trunk Day activities. Colonial Trunk Day, coordinated and staffed by Second Grade parents , included a display of historical artifacts followed by a wide range of hands-on-activities: candle making and wallpaper printing; writing with quill pens; grinding coffee and corn;…
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Snack Mix Community Service
Today each Primary Day class prepared small baggies of peanut-free snack mix for the homeless. The snack mix will be donated to Bethesda Cares, an organization that delivers food to homeless shelters throughout Montgomery County. Thanks to Sue Gordon and Kelly Derrick for organizing this important community service project.
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Peace and Freedom Beakos
We were treated to a special performance by Tammy Turner today at our Peace and Freedom Beako. Tammy is a local recording artist who has performed all over the world. She performed “What A Wonderful World” with the help of the students and accompanied the whole community on our final song, “We Shall Overcome.”
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First Grade Field Trip to the Aviation Museum
First Graders had a great time exploring aviation at the College Park Aviation Museum. They learned about the Wright brothers’ perseverance and the airport’s many firsts in flight. They loved seeing the historic and replica aircraft on display, especially when they were allowed to climb in the cockpit and work some of the controls! Our…
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Grandparents and Special Friends Visiting Day 2013
We had a wonderful time showing off our school to Grandparents and Special Friends on Friday!
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2nd Grade Trip to Sharp’s Farm
Even in the cold, 2nd Graders enjoyed learning more about Pilgrim History on their trip to Sharp’s Farm. Guides in pilgrim dress focused on the daily life of a pilgrim family. Students learned about homes, games and chores, as well as about Native Americans and their relationships to the pilgrims.
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National Museum of the American Indian Field Trip
In conjunction with their study of Native Americans, our Kindergarten students took a field trip last week to the National Museum of the American Indian. They had a wonderful time and particularly enjoyed their time in the ImagiNations Activity Center!
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Admission Evening Open House
Discover Primary Day at our first Open House of the season on Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided while you explore our unique school. There are opportunities to talk with faculty, parents, and alums while learning more about our signature programs: Phonovisual, World Languages, EcoWonder & STEM, Technology,…
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Halloween 2013
Witches, goblins, ghosts, and more were at Primary Day this week to celebrate Halloween. We had no tricks, only wonderful treats!