Stone Takes Learning On the Road

Field trips expose students to music, swimming, farming and more!

By Amy Konigsberger, Principal

We are so excited to once again have the opportunity to participate in field trips! Not only is this a fun way for students to engage in learning, but they also get to see and experience some of the wonderful places we have in and around Canton, Ohio! In late September, Kindergarten students went to Nickajack Farms. MyaLynn Ball described the trip as one of the best days ever. “We got to see a lot of horses, a pig, and some lamas! We rode in a wagon and we all sat on hay! It was fun to eat lunch outside with my friends. And we got to take home a pumpkin. I painted mine!” Cross Cat students came back all smiles from a similar trip to Arrowhead Orchard. Later this spring Kindergarteners will get to go see the Canton Symphony Orchestra. First Grade also has some great trips coming up. They will go to the Player’s Guild in December and to the Akron Zoo this Spring. Second Graders saw the Canton Ballet perform, “‘Peter and the Wolf’.” The students enjoyed the fun characters in the play and spending time at the Palace Theater. Student Jaylen Moore asked, “Did you know there are stars on the ceiling?! Wow!” Second graders also participate in a water safety swimming program at the Natatorium. Some classes started in November and some classes will go at a later date. Whyiette Law reports that he loves everything about this experience. “The life guard instructors are great! They are teaching me to float on my back, kick my legs, and use different arm strokes. We also talk about how to keep ourselves and others safe near water. I got to jump off the diving board like 10 times!” he said. Later this year, second-graders will visit Stark Parks and Tom Benson Stadium for The Hall of Fame Get Fit Program. Our third-grade Students went on a tour of The McKinley Museum. Student Aleyah Floyd said she got to look at fossils and play with an exhibit that used wind pressure to make a ball float. Another student, Serenity Diaz said she slid down a fire pole. “I was scared at first, but then it was so much fun! We got to explore dinosaurs and other things from long ago. I didn’t even know that museum was there! They gave us two tickets to come back! I’m going to bring my Mom and Dad!” she said.

Stone students enjoy a hayride at Nickajack Farms.

Coming up soon is third graders’ next trip to see the Canton Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker.” As a district, we are very fortunate to have so many rich opportunities in our community. Engaging in these experiences helps develop a lifelong love of learning that extends far beyond the walls of a classroom.