Scenes from the week: Sept 9–13

Per WSP tradition, the Upper Grades enjoyed a camping trip last week at Raccoon Creek State Park.

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Grades 1, 2, and 3 enjoy recess during these beautiful fall days.

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Grade 5 works in lesson books preparing for the end of the Ancient Civilizations Block.

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Redbud Morning Garden student "make soup."

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WSP Board of Trustee president Dr. Edmunds observes as a Buttercup Kindergartener sands the wooden pieces for the sword she’s making. The six-year-olds typically make swords for Michaelmas each year. They are assisted in cutting the wood by Mr. Ayden and Ms. Jill.

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Chalkboard drawing in the Grade 2 classroom for the current block focusing on Saint Stories. Depicted is an image of St. George and the dragon, a story often told for Michaelmas because of the themes of courage and conviction.

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M. Collier discusses memoirs with Grade 8.

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Señora Garcés discusses Hispanic Heritage Month with Grade 4.

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Ms. Louise talks about natural and unnatural fibers with Grade 7 as students design the slippers they will make this year in handwork.

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Our Little Friends are settling in nicely.