May 7, 2012 was our group day in the Adventures area with Mr. Eric Valentine and Miss Holly. The boys had a great time climbing and riding the zip-line. Many of them conquered some of their fear today and had a fun time!
On Friday May 4, 2012 some students went fishing as an earned reward activity! It was a beautiful day and they had lots of fun!
On Friday April 20, 2012, we had the awesome privilege of having Steve Gatz visit our school! Steve is a avid outdoors man who LOVES learning and sharing about creation and creatures. The students were spellbound as he described the fun that he has out in nature.
Steve talks to the students
We saw all kinds of creatures! Bearded dragon, barking frog, bull frog, and snakes!
Jalen triumphed over his fear of snakes!
Nahmir and Jamar hold a snake
Manuel holds a tiny frog
Captivated audience!
Thanks, Mr. Steve! We always enjoy when you come share with us!
Easter break is over, we are settling back into the routine of being in school. There are only 36 days left until summer! Who is more excited-the students or staff?
Remember, students do not have school on Tuesday April 3, 2012! Tuesday is primary election day in Washington County, MD and therefore, schools are closed! Enjoy the day off!
Mrs. Lushbaugh's students read to Bella
Da"Quan and Bella
Zander and Nahmir with Bella
On Thursday, March 8th, Mrs. Lushbaugh’s class went to see the movie, The Lorax, on the big screen. The Lorax is a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. It was first published in 1971. Students in Mrs. Lushbaugh’s class had a unit on pollution and the negative effects it has on our land, air and water. This story fit right in with the information students were learning in science class. In reading class, students story webbed events after reading the book. They also used the book and movie as an opportunity to compare and contrast events. A big thank you to the Star Theater in Berkeley Springs for the complementary movie tickets!
The students had a chance to work hard and earn an off campus Movie activity! Today, the students who earned it went to Leitersburg Cinemas to See Journey 2: The Mysterious Island!
A rap that was written in World History by Izzy, David, and Donnell:
Times are hard people are scared
A lot of these kids wondering why they ain’t gettin’ fed
Cause they mommy and daddy is sick in da bed
Sick in da bed, sick in da bed.
Times are hard people are scared
A lot of these kids wondering why they ain’t gettin’ fed
Cause they mommy and daddy is sick in da bed
Sick in da bed, sick in da bed.
When the black death attacked
People left and they packed
Fewer people paid tax
And they never came back
A lot of people died
Only a few stayed alive, tryin’ to survive
The time of the renaissance, that’s a fact
Dark ages where the skies are faded
A lot of people needed to be educated
Times are rough, hard enough
With populations, a lot of people got very frustrated.
Cedar Ridge Ministries
Cedar Ridge is a peaceful place
As we are the children of God’s heavenly grace.
From the mountains that climb to the cornfields below,
There’s a lot about Cedar Ridge that you’ll need to know.
The first on the list is the lovely sights,
From the sunny days to the bright, moonlit nights.
The second thing is the Adventures you take,
From the challenges here to decisions you make,
From the rope climbing obstacles to the big rope gate,
and most of all, the leap of Faith.
A school is provided for the Education you need,
So if you need help, please ask, feel free.
The third thing you’ll need to know about here,
Is that we are helpful, and caring; so no need to have any fear!
CRM, have a blessed day!!
Written by: Izzy, 16 yrs. old