Sixth graders will travel to Philadelphia Friday to view key historical spots. The city, which was home to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, fits importantly in the sixth grade Civics course. Students in sixth grade take a test on their knowledge of the Constitution. The students will also have a chance to view the Liberty Bell and other historical sights in the city. Earlier in the year, students reenacted key events from the Revolutionary War in class.

Sixth graders performed scenes from “Arabian Nights” on Tuesday, in the first of this week’s theater showcases. The performance, directed by theater teacher Mr. Baldwin, showcased the work students have prepared in class. On Thursday, seventh graders performed scenes from Neil Simon’s “Fools,” and eighth graders performed scenes from “The Putnam County Spelling Bee” by William Finn. The middle school theater program includes fifth and sixth grade classes taught by Mr. Baldwin, and seventh and eighth grade classes taught by Mr. Birkenhead and Ms. Kolb.  Middle and upper schoolers also have the chance to participate in a whole school theater production in the spring directed by Mr. Baldwin.