Students who
attend the William H. Ross School live on an island named Absecon
Island. In their front yard they have five miles of beautiful
beach bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. One of their neighbors on
this island is Atlantic City, home to the world famous boardwalk and
several popular casinos. Their other neighbor, the most legendary
inhabitant on Absecon Island, is Lucy. Lucy is an elephant!
The only elephant you can walk into and out of but that is another
story. She lives in Margate so every year the Ross Media Center
sponsors a walking trip through the town to visit Lucy and other
important neighborhood sites.
Traditionally the first week in June, third graders walk down to the Margate Public Library, which is located on the beach, to get into the spirit of summer reading. Students spend some time previewing their summer reading picks, learning about their town's public library, playing in the playground, and enjoying a picnic lunch. They also spend some quality time with the local policemen who accompany them on this excursion.
Also in June, fourth graders head down to the beach to visit Lucy the Elephant, the Margate Historical Society, and the Margate City Hall. A hectic day, highlights include lunch under Lucy, a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark, a verbal history of Margate, and a class meeting with the presiding Mayor, Commissioners, Clerk, and the Judge in the town's courtroom.
Students are always happy to take these walking excursions extending their learning beyond the confines of the school building and the residents are always happy to see the children out and about.
Traditionally the first week in June, third graders walk down to the Margate Public Library, which is located on the beach, to get into the spirit of summer reading. Students spend some time previewing their summer reading picks, learning about their town's public library, playing in the playground, and enjoying a picnic lunch. They also spend some quality time with the local policemen who accompany them on this excursion.
Also in June, fourth graders head down to the beach to visit Lucy the Elephant, the Margate Historical Society, and the Margate City Hall. A hectic day, highlights include lunch under Lucy, a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark, a verbal history of Margate, and a class meeting with the presiding Mayor, Commissioners, Clerk, and the Judge in the town's courtroom.
Students are always happy to take these walking excursions extending their learning beyond the confines of the school building and the residents are always happy to see the children out and about.
