LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
Thursday, March 17th, 2005

Micah Weaver and Carson Dils modeled Civil War uniforms as part of the 5th Grade study of the Civil War novel Charley Skedaddle by Patricia Beatty. The classes of Candy Jacobs and Coby Dixon also attended the performance of Freedom Train on Tuesday, March 15, at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre.

Thanks to the expertise of SFCS parent, James Asbury, the 1st Grade students in Molly Spurgeon’s class spent the day of Thursday, March 10, experimenting with and learning all about electrons. Students used balloons to experiment with static electricity and made a battery out of lemons! A shockingly good time was had by all.

Tuesday, March 29, marks the date for the annual 3rd Grade Trip to Columbia, South Carolina. Students will depart at 8:30 a.m. to spend the day touring the State House and museum in our state capital. The bus should be back at school between 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

The theme for this year’s Summer At Shannon is a fun-filled, sunny ocean/beach adventure called Seaside With The Savior! The adventure begins on Monday, June 6, with sessions running through Friday, July 29. In addition to learning Bible lessons aimed at developing Christian character, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in music, art and cooking classes! Space is limited so register today! Summer at Shannon is available for SFCS students entering PK3 through the 6th Grade. You may chose from full or half day programs. Registration forms are available in both the Lower and Middle School Offices and must be turned into Grae Turner in the SFCS Early Childhood Office. You will receive a follow-up letter confirming your child’s enrollment. For more information, please call Grae Turner at 678.5123.

SFCS 2nd Grade classes will take a field trip on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Greenville’s Peace Center to see Alexander, Who’s Not Going to Move! This play, by Judith Viorst, is about a boy named Alexander and his family. Alexander’s dad has a new job 1000 miles away and they have to move. With the movers at his bedroom door, Alexander agrees, with some incentives to move, but says he will ‘not, not, not, not, do you hear me, ever move AGAIN!!!’

SFCS 4th Grade classes will be treated to a behind-the-scenes visit with the animals, enjoy animal-themed activities, a midnight hike through the zoo and more, fun, educational activities when they spend the annual “Night at the Greenville Zoo.” The children will attend in two groups, Friday, April 15, and Friday, April 29. Due to Zoo restrictions, there will be no late arrivals or early dismissals allowed.

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