District Amistad History Week
Week of February 23-27, 2026
America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of our nation’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — with the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.
Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, America’s Field Trip is expanding with more exciting field trips, and more opportunities for students to win. A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize.
🍎K-8 ELA Instructional Guides (Lesson Plans)
K-2 Magnetic Foundations (Padlet)
Literacy Tasks Padlet (Padlet)
New Jersey Literacy Universal Screening Session (i-Ready)
i-Ready Learning Cohorts (Folder)
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