Fabulous Fifth Graders overtake Manassas National Battlefield!!

Today, Mrs. Colandene led the the Fabulous Fifth Grade on a field trip to the Manassas National Battlefield ( http://www.nps.gov/mana ).

Not only was this the first major battle of the Civil War; it was the first time that troops were tactically moved to the front line for combat and it was the battle where General Thomas Jackson got the nickname "Stonewall" ( http://www.nps.gov/archive/mana/battlefield_history/morning.htm ).

Ranger Hank provided a great tour of the First Battle of Manassas/Bull Run. For the Civil War history buffs on the email list, the Fifth Graders took a walking tour of Henry Hill.

Thank you to Mrs. Schlesinger for organizing the event! And, thank you to Mr. Morales and Mr. Hugo for driving!

P.S. Ask a Fifth Grader why Wilbur McLean said the Civil War began and ended with him.

The Great 8th Storms Richmond!

On April 8, the Great 8th Grade class spent the day in Richmond.

They toured the Capitol and the Governor's mansion. The Virginia House of Delegates not only welcomed them on their electronic voting board, the Members rose to give them a rousing round of applause!

A special thanks to chaperones/drivers Mr. Hoenscheid, Mrs. Cummins, and Mrs. Flanagan..... (Thanks to Mrs. Flanagan for the pics.....If you want to enlarge the pictures, simply double click on the image.)

Blogger Editorial Note: This is one of the nicest groups of young people that I have met. Angelus Academy and their parents should be very proud! --Tim Hugo