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2nd Grade Celebrates The First Thanksgiving!

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A feast for all! On Thursday, November 19 if one dropped by any of PCA's lower school classrooms they would have seen activities taking place that were centered around the history of the Thanksgiving holiday. But for anyone who walked by the cafeteria, they would have done a double-take as students dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans for the annual second grade Thanksgiving feast. 

Each year the second grade students learn the history behind Thanksgiving and end the unit with a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. The feast is prepared by Chef Bob and his amazing crew of volunteers. After the feast, the classes gathered outside to partake in games that the children of that time period would have played, such as tug of war and swing the ring on the stick. 

It was a wonderful time filled with friends, food, fun, and the PCA family.

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Lower School Masters "Art On A Cart"

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This year's art classes, affectionately dubbed as "Art on a Cart" may be portable, but that doesn't mean they are any less fun! 

With each unit focusing on a different aspect of art, last week's unit involved bringing in artistic concepts from folk art, specifically from the country of Mexico.

"This lesson covered folk art, as well as warm and cool colors," said art teacher, Anna Boyer. "Folk art allows for fun and vibrant art while learning a few new concepts about color theory."

Fitz Lee, a kindergartner from Mrs. Orth's class liked the project because "the painting used really cool colors."

Fellow classmate, Athan Dimitrious added, "making the patterns and drawing your favorite ones made it fun."

"Students in grades K-5 do a great job," Boyer noted, "and they continue to be positive despite the challenges of Art On A Cart!"

Thank you, Mrs. Boyer for immersing the lower school students in art history and different artistic techniques through fun and colorful lessons and projects.

 

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