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King's 5th Graders Visit our Nation’s Capitol!

The 5th grade teachers at King Elementary took 61 fifth graders to Washington D.C. for their senior trip.  It was an outstanding experience for our students.  During the two day adventure through Washington D.C., our mission was to visit the four M’s, Museums, Memorials, Monuments and the Mall. Our first visit was to Arlington National Cemetery.  Students got an opportunity to remember and honor our country’s war heroes during this solemn visit.  In addition, students visited the Smithsonian Institute-Museum of Natural History and watched an IMAX movie on dinosaurs.  The students also enjoyed visiting the Lincoln Memorial. This tour was especially important because Abraham Lincoln plays a significant part in our Social Studies curriculum. Additionally, Congressman David Scotts’ assistant, Arthur Tripp, Jr., met the students and presented each with a copy of the US Constitution and other memorabilia and snacks.  This educational experience was concluded with a visit to other historical sites located in the Washington Mall, including the Washington Monument, museum of Air and Space, and the Capitol building.