Watkins fifth-grader Sky Stringer bravely takes part in a moon-walk simulation at Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. Credit: Watkins teacher Nina Harris.
students in lively, hands-on applications of space and earth science concepts introduced in the classroom. Notes fifth-grade teacher Ms. Harris, who traveled with the students: “The students experience three components of the Space Camp Pathfinder Program: space history, astronaut training, and missions. They also simulate activities used to prepare astronauts for their many missions to the moon, on the International Space Station, and on the Space Shuttle.”
National History Day
More than 40 Stuart-Hobson Middle School students participated in the citywide National History Day competition, held at George Washington University in May. A dozen students who received first or second places will move on to the national competition in June. They include Sarah Carleton and Erin Fenzel for their exhibit on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire; Natasha Zakin, Isabel Walston, and Page Harrison for their website “444 Days”; Sheina Crystal and Mackenzie Pomroy for a documentary on the American Disabilities Act; Sean Pine, Matthew Nolan, and Jake Barrette for a documentary titled “Miracle Drug,” and Camille Capozzi and Cleo Krupa for a performance about Prohibition.
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Ages 30 months - 5 year olds Weekdays, 8:00am-3:00pm Afterschool program, 3:00pm-6:00pm Space sharing for part-time enrollment Low teacher/student ratios Credentialed educators
SPACE SHARING PROGRAM Two families share the expense of one full-time slot for preschool Full day (8:30am-3pm)--- Extended day offered until 6pm Enrollment is transferable if life change occurs (relocation, loss of job)
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