May 1, 2008
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North Elementary’s
4th grade Pioneers
North Elementary fourth graders celebrated Pioneer
Day on Friday, April 11, 2008.
After studying North Carolina pioneers and the
Moravians of Salem, students came dressed in pioneer
clothing and brought pioneer food to share. The stu-
dents were all placed into three groups that traveled to
each fourth grade class to do special pioneer activities.
Some of these activities, included candle making,
sewing a miniature pillow, weaving, plate throwing,
‘and games of pick up straws and 20 questions. Since
there was no electricity in the 1700's, kids explored the
world of the pioneers without artificial lights.
~~ Students were able to experience a little of what it
was like to be a child and student during this time peri-
od. To end their social studies unit, the fourth graders
will be visiting Old Salem on Friday, April 18th.
Grace Yarborough pioneers her way
through Pioneer Day at North
Elementary.
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Above, Emily Martin
practices the art of
weaving.
Right, Ashleigh Teague
and Blake Chapman
play pick up straws, an
old pioneer game.
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Bakari James, Ina Messer and other fourth grade students at
North Elementary learn about candle making during Pioneer Day.
Students experience school - pioneer style. Below, Rachel Stewart,
Jennifer Maxey, Krisleigh Thompson, Caitlyn Culp, Jessica Lovell,
Bethany Wilson, Bakari James, and Maria Jammerson fixes up a
“Pioneer meal. 2