"Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each." ~Plato
We welcome 5th graders into the middle school arena where they will encounter responsibilities and chances to display their continual growth and independence. The students will be afforded the opportunity to join clubs, participate in middle school dances, go on their first overnight field trip, and have a voice in helping shape their environment in middle school meetings. The classroom will be buzzing with excitement while the students expand their minds and grow socially. Classroom activities will center on providing a safe environment in which each student can be challenged and can develop his/her self esteem. Students will continue to learn to appreciate the value of hard work and enjoy the numerous opportunities to display their talents to the entire school community.
Field Trips
- Pentagon, Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
- Beall-Dawson House (former slave holding house in Rockville)
- National Civil War Medical Museum (Frederick)
- Gettysburg
- Mirant Electrical Power Plant, Dickerson, Md.
- Antietam, Harper’s Ferry (overnight trip)
Community Service
- Help the Homeless Walk-a-thon-a school-wide-fundraiser for homeless families
- Jump Rope for Heart-Lower School raise money for the American Heart Association
- Holiday gifts for needy families
- Care packages for Marines in Iraq