Our first grade city planners put a lot of thought into their fictitious town, thinking about the needs of the residents and where things should be located.
First and foremost, they put the "Nine One One Center" in the middle, so everyone could easily be reached in case of emergency.
Next, they made sure to include an apartment building where everyone could live. For all of those working parents, they placed a daycare close to the apartment building, along with a pet store (because pets are family too). Not too far from there is a bookstore, which is always fun to visit.
A nice, big gym is easily accessible to the apartment building along with a restaurant. (There is another restaurant on the other side of town to accommodate everyone who wants to go out for a nice meal.) The mall is also nicely situated right next to the apartment building, and just a few doors down is the grocery store.
The auto shop/gas station is across town, but the bank is right next door to it, because you know how gas prices are these days. They couldn't forget to include a hospital to care for the residents, and a nail salon next door in case someone would like to get their nails done before visiting any sick loved ones.
Wilmington Friends School is the lovely little building in blue (GO BLUE!) which has a wonderful, large spa next door. Perhaps for the teachers to relax and rejuvenate after a busy week at school? Good thinking, Friends!
Pablo Charriez '24 recently presented about redlining and discriminatory housing practices to 10th grade English classes who are studying the topic while reading Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun.
Kindergarten students traveled to the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and had a blast learning about the dryptosaurus (Delaware's dinosaur), seeing fossils, meeting a ball python, and more!
Earlier this week, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Science classes visited Incyte labs to speak with chemists and biologists and learn more about the drug development process. Thank you to Scott Larsen, parent of Emma '25, for arranging the presentations and tours.
Lower school students had the opportunity to meet with author Sarah Weeks, who has written more than 60 books for young readers including the best-selling novels, Pie, Save Me a Seat and So B. It, which is now a feature-length film. Our 5th grade students shared and got feedback on first lines and stories based on picture prompts and writing techniques.
Donovan Aldridge '18 and Jack Hanson '18, both currently living in Europe, recently met in Granada, Spain, where they joined the parents of WFS Spanish teacher Dario Robles for dinner in their home!
Last week, the WFS 10th grade visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. as part of their continuing study of American History.
Thank you for an incredible Quaker Game Night! This year's event was the largest and most successful yet, and we couldn't have done it without this amazing community.
Congratulations to Katie Bryan '24 who, after winning the WFS Shakespeare competition in January, qualified to compete in the Philadelphia English Speaking Union's branch competition at the Museum of the American Revolution. Katie's Shakespearean monologue and sonnet earned her third place and a $500 scholarship!
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