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1st Grade Classes to Enjoy an All-American Picnic!

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, May 17, 2004



Parents and students enjoyed a feast
of international food!

2nd Grade student Katie Honaker dressed in Russian attire and described a Russian doll that tells a story through
the markings on the figure.

Friday, May 21, will be a patriotic day for all SFCS 1st Grade students. The children will celebrate the end of the school year with the traditional All-American Picnic to be held throughout the school day in the Lower School Gymnasium. The students will perform a patriotic program that will include songs, Bible verses and the reciting of the Preamble. Students and their families will dine on a hotdog cook-out and play games such as relays, kick ball, badminton and water play. The children will wear t-shirts, specifically for this years’ picnic, designed by Vicki Sullivan, a SFCS, K5 Aide.


Future SFCS Students Graduate!

One of the most emotional steps a child takes in his or her educational career is the big step from Kindergarten into 1st Grade. SFCS is proud to recognize all of our K5 students in a special graduation ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the SFPC Sanctuary. There will be a reception immediately following, in Building 300 (Lunchroom) on the Lower School Campus.


2nd Grade to Get Back to Nature at Clemson

SFCS 2nd Grade classes will take a field trip to the Clemson University Botanical Gardens on Monday, May 17. The students will tour the gardens as the culmination of their study on plants and animals.


2nd Grade Students Travel the Globe During International Day!

The sights, senses and tastes from around the world came to life last week as the 2nd Grade classes of Becky Eaton and Kim Maund celebrated their families’ heritages. Throughout the week, each student presented a report and poster about the country of their origin. Friday, May 14, was designated International Day with a special program and luncheon. Parents brought dishes from the country of their origin and the students presented a program of songs and dances from various countries.


SFCS 3rd Grade Classes to Tour Cherokee, North Carolina

The SFCS 3rd Grade classes will experience their final field trip of the year when they travel to Cherokee, North Carolina on Tuesday, May 25. Students will visit the Oconoluftee Indian Reservation and spread God’s love throughout the Tsali Care Facility. Not only will the trip be a lesson in the history of the Carolinas, it will also be a mission of good will. Students will depart at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m.