camping out, NEISD fifth-graders visit John Knox Ranch

Fifth-graders across the district will have the opportunity to go on a camp out this fall. Scroll through the list of campuses, or select from the following: Olmos and Montgomery.

Olmos fifth-graders camp out

Date: Oct. 26 - 30
TIME: n/a
LOCATION: John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Rd.

Olmos Elementary School fifth-graders will participate in NEISD's Environmental Outdoor Education program at John Knox Ranch during the week of Oct. 26.

John Knox Ranch is located in the Hill Country, six miles away from Wimberley. It covers more than 300 acres and lies on the banks of the Blanco River.

Students will spend three days and two nights learning about the natural environment of the area. The students will learn about native grasses and mammals as well as how to survey an area for deer droppings to determine how many deer are in the local population.

They will also learn about plant and animal adaptations that allow them to survive in the environment. All activities are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

"The students had a great time last year and talked about the experience for weeks," said Michaele Pansza, assistant principal.

For more information, contact Tracy Wenthe at Olmos Elementary School, (210) 442-0650.

 

Montgomery fifth-graders camp out

DATE: Nov. 16 - 20
TIME: n/a
LOCATION: John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Rd.

Fifth grade students at Montgomery Elementary School will have the opportunity to leave campus and travel to John Knox Ranch to experience Science activities for a two-day camp out Nov. 16 - 20.

The students will stay in cabins and eat their meals at the ranch.

"[This is] quite an experience for the children," said Price Allen, principal. " Exciting outside science experiences."

For more information, contact Montgomery Elementary School at (210) 564-1750.

Posted on September 25, 2009