Globalsphere

Daily Lunches:  In alignment with our Environmental focus, students are required to utilize a reusable lunch box each day to pack their own lunch. Students should avoid using single-use plastics such as disposable plastic water bottles, plastic zip-lock bags, or other trash producing items. Paper bags, reusable Rubbermaid/Tupperware packing containers and other non-disposable items are preferred.

What to Pack in a Bag or Backpack:

• • Bug Spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Pencil

  • Notepad

  • Filled Reusable Water Bottles (1-2)

  • Lunch & Snacks!

Monday June 16, 2025:  We will begin the day with a “Get to Know You” activity and a fun quick craft to get things going.  We will look at a slideshow about pollinators in general, then focus on bees specifically.  

Tuesday June 17, 2025: We will be going to Sherando Park.  While there students will complete a scavenger hunt, have lunch, and have a painting lesson. We should arrive back at the school near the end of the day.

Wednesday June 18, 2025:   We will be going to the fish hatchery in Front Royal in the morning.  We will head back to the school for lunch and project work.

Thursday June 19, 2025:   We will be going to Blandy Arboretum.  We will discuss how to do an insect count and spend time discussing biodiversity. We will look at the bee wall and will eat lunch there.

In the afternoon we will continue to work on our bee boxes and create a list of questions for our small farm trip on Monday.

Friday June 20, 2025:  In the morning we will participate in a service project at 7 Bends State Park.   We will spend the afternoon at the pool.  There will be games and drawing materials for children who do not want to swim.

Monday June 23, 2025: In the morning we will visit a local small organic farm.  The house is one of the oldest in the town.  There is a working spring house and a pond where we can picnic for lunch.  We can complete an insect survey while we are there.

*Bring a bag lunch

Tuesday June 24, 2025:  Today is the trip to Luray Caverns!!!

Wednesday June 25, 2025: We will be going to The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley to meet a beekeeper and to explore the gardens.  We will eat lunch there.

Bring a packed lunch.

Thursday June 26, 2025:  Closing day.  Parents will come in to see what we have been working on. There will be a silent auction of the individual projects to raise money for a 

deserving beneficiary.