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"Molly
Canteen"? That doesn't sound right!"
Recently the West Freehold third and fifth grade classes
were invited to spend some time with none other than Mary Hayes, better
known to us in the Freehold area as “Molly Pitcher”. (She would have
never carried a pitcher) History was brought to life by Mrs. Stacy Flora
Roth, a historical interpreter. She dressed for her role as “Molly” and
shared many stories about the colonial life and times during the “Battle
of Monmouth” which took place in Freehold, formerly known as Monmouth
Courthouse, of which she took part in, but not exactly in the way that
was explained in our history books. The students were also invited to
dress up in the style of clothing that would have been worn in the
1700’s. Selection of foods, music, living conditions, and very hard
labor were explained as the soldiers and the followers were “on the
march.” A representation of how artillery, specifically cannon were
made ready for battle completed the experience using the hands and
bodies of at least sixteen student role players, but it really did
require at least that many to load and fire just one cannon. These
presentations were put together by Mrs. Pagels and funded with a part of
her FTEF grant initiative.
Laura Donovan School
Bowl-A –Rama Is Quite Striking
The students of LDS have been Rocking and ROLLING showing
off their bowling skills during their physical education classes. Under
the direction of Mr. Batlle and Mrs. Campfield, LDS physical education
teachers, students quickly learned the rules of bowling as well as
bowling etiquette. Math skills were reinforced as students calculated
their scores. If these Laura Donovan students were to bowl in a local
bowling alley in their community, they would be well prepared! The
students in kindergarten through fifth grade were amazing and took the
skills they learned in class to the LDS Bowling Alley! NO,… LDS does not
have an official bowling alley, but the students were able to enjoy a
transformed gymnasium, complete with lanes and bumpers, mood lighting
and flashing disco lights, as well as music videos projected on the big
screen, giving the students an authentic experience of a real bowling
alley. All of the students enjoyed a “fa-BOWL-ous” day of
learning and fun at LDS Lanes!
Autism Awareness
Applegate’s Community Service project this month acknowledged Autism
Awareness! This was a school wide project where staff and students
could purchase a puzzle piece from Mrs. Barry’s and Mrs. Murphy’s
students for $1.00. Students and staff signed their puzzle pieces which
were then hung around Applegate’s display case reflecting the
generosity from all! Staff also purchased Autism Awareness T-shirts and
wore them proudly throughout the month.
Grand
total raised --- $1,022.55. Monies will be donated to Autism NJ!
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Pre-School Registration Packet
for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Families
The Early Childhood Learning
Center is offering spots in the preschool program to
Socio-Economically Disadvantaged families in Freehold Township. For
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