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are concluding an extensive an fascinating study on family histories. The purpose was for the students to make a connection between themselves and the history of their country. Each student questioned family members about their ancestors. Some discovered that they were related to famous people which they had read about in their history book. It was discovered why their ancestors had made the move from their native land and that many names had been “Americanized” when they came here. Even though not every student was related to a “famous” American each shows great pride in their own heritage.
The fifth, sixth, and seventh grade gifted/talented students look forward to their visit to the Holocaust Museum, Nov. 4. The sixth and seventh graders have studied WWII and have background information which will be helpful during their visit. The fifth graders have busily been gathering information on Germany’s role in the war and circumstances leading to the Holocaust.
Sixth grade English classes wrote, shared and displayed stories about their best summer memory. They listened to the story “Tuck Everlasting” and have produced many drawings of the story setting. Mrs. Lee’s sixth grade Reading class has been doing a study unit on inventions and great inventors. Now the students are working on their own inventions to present to the class.
The Rappahannock County Elementary school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 3. This reading event features the newest titles from over 70 publishers and presents students, parents, and teachers a golden opportunity to see the
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