Year at a Glance 2023-2024

In April of 2024, students took a five-day trip to the East Coast. In DC, students visited the White House, Lafayette Square, Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington Monument, WW II Memorial, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the Smithsonian Museums of American History and Natural History. They also took a night tour of the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. On day 2, students visited the Library of Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, and they took a guided tour of the US Capitol. In the afternoon, students visited George Washington's Mount Vernon. At night, students visited the Market Square of Alexandria where they got to hear ghost stories as part of a colonial tour. On day 3, students visited the Arlington National Cemetery and traveled to New York City. Upon arrival, students visited the Edge skyscraper where they enjoyed the view of the city from the 100th floor. On day 4, students visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and took a walking tour of the Financial District, including the Bowling Green Park, Wall Street, Charging Bull Sculpture, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the September 11 Memorial. Then students took a ride on the subway to Times Square, where they had dinner before seeing the Broadway show The Six. On the last day, the students took a guided tour of Midtown where they saw the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park. Our trip ended with lunch at Chelsea Market before we headed to Newark Airport to return home.

Students enjoyed wings from Wingstop for meeting January's attendance challenge.

Students participated in activities that promoted life drug free. On Monday, students learned about alcohol and underage drinking and participated in an alcohol simulation. On Tuesday, students learned about the consequences in the body and brain of smoking and vaping and played a spin smart tobacco game. On Wednesday, students learned about the negative effects of marijuana and participated in a throw and know ball game. On Thursday, students learned about the effects of prescription medication and played Wheel of Misfortune. On Friday student learned about coping skills and alternatives to substance abuse.