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Slideshow |
DATE |
2009-2010 Destinations |
Agendas/Activities |
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5-18 to 21-10 |
The Wildcatter Resort Ranch Spring Adventure Trip |
Enjoyed Horseback Riding, Hiking, Swimming, Story
Telling, Skeet Shooting, Canoeing, Archery, Some Fishing,
Relaxing, Fossil Hunting, a Cookout, and other Cowboy & Cowgirl Activities, along with Fine Dining at the Steak House. |
|
5-4-10 |
Scarborough Renaissance Festival |
Self-guided tour of Scarborough Renaissance Festival - a Renaissance-themed
festival based on the year 1533, during the reign of
England
’s King
Henry VIII. Scarborough Festival is a 35 acre 'village' |
|
4-26-10 &
4-27-10 |
Anderson School Play: Shakespeare's Richard III |
Our annual Shakespeare production was presented both nights at the Hardy &
Betty Sanders Theatre in the cultural district of Fort Worth. Richard III
was directed by George Rodriques. |
|
4-9-10 |
Modern Art Museum |
Self-guided tour of the
special exhibit of work by artist Andy Worhol, a tour of the permanent
collection of post- WWII art in all media, shopping at the Modern Gift Shop and lunch at the Cafe Modern. |
|
3-26-10 |
Japanese Garden & the Rose Garden |
Docent-guided tour of the Japanese Garden,
self-guided tour of the Rose Garden and lunch. |
|
3-12-10 |
Tarrant County
New Car Show and Borders Book Store |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
and enjoyed looking at the new cars. |
|
3-5-10 |
Botanical Gardens Conservatory |
Self-guided observation of the Butterflies in the
Garden Exhibit featuring thousands of live, tropical butterflies
from Central America & Southeast Asia, and a walk in the Rose Garden and
lunch at the Swiss Pastry Shop. |
|
2-26-10 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased games & books for required reading,
enjoyed lunch at the Food Court and viewed the new movie, "The
Lightning Thief"
at the Rave 13 Movie Theatre |
|
2-19-10 |
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History |
Omni Movie presentation of “Forces of Nature“
Self-guided tour of “C.S.I. Crime Scene Investigation" exhibit and Lunch at the Café |
|
2-12-10 |
Trip Cancelled due to inclement weather |
|
|
2-5-10 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
|
1-29-10 |
Presbyterian Night Shelter for the Homeless |
Tour of the Main Shelter, the Shelter for Veterans and
the Lowdon-Shutts Building for feeding & caring for homeless women and their
children. This vital shelter receives ONLY 5% of its budget from all the
area churches! Men and Women receive ONE meal per day and a place to stay
only at night or during severe weather. |
|
1-22-10 |
The Will Rogers Center for the Fort Worth Stock Show |
Tour of the Stock Show and the exhibits and a great
lunch. |
|
1-15-10 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased games & books for required reading,
enjoyed lunch at the Food Court and viewed the new movie, "The Blind Side"
at the Rave 13 Movie Theatre |
|
1-8-10 |
Warren G. Alberts Military History Center & the Omni Theater |
Docent-guided tour of the new Military History Center,
enjoyed watching the movie, "Animaloloplis" at the Omni Theater in the
Fort Worth
Museum
of Science and History and had a great lunch. |
|
12-11-09 |
Borders Book Store & Central Market |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed the
company of others and a great lunch. |
|
12-4-09 |
Byblos Lebanese Restaurant & the
Rave Movie Theatre |
Discussed health benefits of
a Mediterranean Diet with owner, Marios Hedary,
enjoyed traditional "belly dancing", followed by a dance lesson and a dance during
a delicious lunch. |
|
11-20-09 |
Modern Art Museum |
Docent-guided tour of the
special holistic exhibition of work by
renowned artist Susan Rothenberg, a self-guided tour of the permanent
collection of post- WWII art in all media, shopping at
the Modern (gift) Shop and a fabulous lunch at the Cafe Modern. |
|
11-13-09 |
Texas Civil War Museum |
Two special docent
presentations on civil war dress and weapons, a movie about the Civil War, a
walkabout to see gallery artifacts and lunch. |
|
11-6-09 |
Fort Worth ZOO |
Self guided tour of the Zoo and Lunch. |
|
10-30-09 |
Fossil Mania
(Glenrose, Texas) |
Annual fossil show at the
County Expo Center and lunch in West. |
|
10-16-09 |
Ripley's Believe It or Not & Palace of Wax |
Self-guided tours with
scary things to see and a hot dog lunch. |
|
10-9-09 |
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum (Waco, Texas) |
Toured the fabulous
historical collection, enjoyed a film on the history of the Rangers and
lunch at the famous Czech Stop Restaurant and Little Bakery in West. |
|
10-2-09 |
Museum of the Americas & Whistle Hill Restaurant |
Docent/self guided tours of the Weatherford museum of
art, crafts & history and a
delicious lunch. |
|
9-25-09 |
Game Stop, Walden's Books & Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchased games & books for required reading,
enjoyed lunch at the Food Court and viewed the new movie: "Cloudy With A
Chance of Meatballs - 3D" |
|
9-18-09 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
|
9-11-09 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new movie: "9" |
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Slideshow |
DATE |
2008-2009 Destinations |
Agendas/Activities |

|
5-19-09 to
5-22-09 |
The Wildcatter Resort Ranch
Spring Adventure
Trip |
Enjoyed Horseback Riding, Hiking, Swimming, Story
Telling, Skeet Shooting, Canoeing, Archery, Some Fishing,
Relaxing, Fossil Hunting, a Hot Dog Cookout, and other Cowboy & Cowgirl Activities, along with Fine Dining at the Steak House. |

|
5-16-09 |
Jumping Party Inflatable Fun
Center |
Students enjoyed playing in huge inflatable fun bounce houses, slides,
tunnels, mazes, obstacle courses and moonwalks. For lunch we had a great pizza
party! Thank you Steve & Julie Kline for a day of fun! |

|
5-8-09 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new movie: "The Soloist". |

|
5-7-09 |
Precinct 4 Justice of the
Peace
Parker County |
Students presented the Honorable Judge Melvin Simons
with a wild flower bouquet and certificate of appreciation for his courageous
service and sacrifice during the battles of Tarawa & Okinawa in the
pacific theatre during World War II. We wanted him to know how much we
love him and appreciate everything has done for all of us. |



|
4-27-09
&
4-28-09 |
Hardy and Betty Sanders
Theatre in the
Cultural District |
Annual school theatrical production: "A Midsummer Night's Dream by William
Shakespeare,
directed by Linda Rodriquez. |

|
4-24-09 |
West Lawn of the Kimbell Art
Museum |
Outdoor Rehearsal of school theatrical production: "A
Midsummer Night's Dream". |

|
4-17-09 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new animated movie: "Monsters vs.
Aliens". |

|
4-3-09 |
Pate Museum
of
Transportation, Neister's German Restaurant & the Granbury Square |
Self- guided tour of the museum, a great lunch and
leisure shopping on the Square. |

|
3-27-09 |
The House of Blades and Ginger Brown's Restaurant |
We learned how to sharpen blades, make knives and
enjoyed a presentation on purchasing and collecting. We also enjoyed a delicious
home style lunch. |

|
3-13-09 |
Game Stop, Walden's Books & Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchased games and/or books for required reading,
enjoyed lunch at the Food Court and viewed a new movie: "Race to Witch
Mountain" or "Taken" |


|
3-6-09 |
Omaha's G.I. Surplus, Angelo's B.B.Q. & the
Japanese Garden |
Explored & purchased items from the large
collection of military surplus from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert
Storm and Iraqi Freedom and lunch at the famous Angelo's Bar B Q. and a
Self-guided tour of the beautiful Garden. |

|
2-27-09 |
Spiral Organic & Vegan Diner/Bakery and Central
Market |
Presentation on and discussion of organic food, food
preparation and products, together with vegan living along with a great,
healthy lunch and guided tour of organic foods offered at Central Market. |
| |
2-20-09 |
Half Price Books & Rave
Movie Theater |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new animated movie: Caroline 3-D. |

|
2-13-09 |
Byblos
Lebanese
Restaurant |
Tasted delicious
Lebanese cuisine, discussed of the history of Lebanon with owner, Marios Hedary,
and the culture
significance of traditional "belly dancing", followed by a dance lesson
and a traditional dance during lunch. |

|
2-6-09 |
Museum of the Americas & Whistle Hill Restaurant |
Docent guided tour of the Weatherford museum and a
delicious lunch. |

|
1-30-09 |
Tarrant County
New Car Show and Borders Book Store |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
and looked at the new cars. |

|
1-23-09 |
The Will Rogers Center for the Fort Worth Stock Show |
Tour of the Stock Show and the exhibits and a great
lunch. |

|
1-16-09 |
Texas Civil War Museum |
Docent guided tour of the museum with a special
presentation on civil war music, a movie about the Civil War, a leadership
walkabout to see gallery artifacts & lunch. |

|
1-9-09 |
Game Stop, Walden's Books & Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchased games & books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new historical movie: "Valkyrie". |
|
12-19-08 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |

|
12-12-08 |
Half-Price Books and Rave movie Theatre |
Purchased books for required reading, enjoyed lunch
at the Food Court and viewed the new movie: "The Day The Earth Stood
Still". |

|
12-5-08 |
Omni Theatre and Kimbell Art Museum |
Enjoyed the IMAX movie - Deep Sea, a self- guided
tour of the permanent art collection, a fabulous lunch and play time on
the
lawn. |

|
11-21-08 |
Borders Bookstore, Maharaja Indian Restaurant and a movie |
Purchase books for required reading, enjoy lunch and
view the new movie: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". |

|
11-7-08 |
Fort Worth Zoo |
Self guided tour of the Zoo and Lunch. |

|
10-31-08 |
Fossil Mania
(Glenrose, Texas) |
Annual fossil show at the
County Expo Center and lunch. |

|
10-17-08 |
Dallas Museum
of Art |
Audio guided tour of the King Tut Exhibition and
lunch. |
| |
10-10-08 |
Barnes & Noble Bookstore and Tarrant County College NW Theatre |
Purchase books for required reading, enjoy lunch and
a fabulous theatrical production of, "The Diary of Anne Frank" |
| |
10-3-08 |
Fort Worth Nature Center |
Docent guided tour of a beautiful nature trail and a
picnic lunch. |
| |
9-26-08 |
Texas Civil War Museum |
Docent guided tour of the museum with a special
presentation on the soldier and civil war medicine, a movie about the involvement of Texas in the Civil War & lunch
at a nearby eatery. |
| |
9-19-08 |
Japanese Gardens & the Rose Garden |
Docent-guided tour of the Garden, self-guided tour of the Rose Garden and lunch
and lunch at Greenwood's German Restaurant |
| |
9-12-08 |
Borders Book Store,
and the Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchase books for required reading, enjoy lunch (at
the food court) and enjoy a new movie. |
| |
9-5-08 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
|
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DATE |
2007-2008 Destinations |
Agendas/Activities |
|
5-20-08 to
5-23-08 |
Wildcatter Resort Ranch
Spring Adventure
Trip |
Hiking, Swimming, Orienteering, Story
Telling, Skeet Shooting, Canoeing, Scavenger Hunt, Archery, Horseback
Riding, Cowboy Campfire Sing-a-long, Horse Training Demonstration, Nature
Photography, Hayride, Stargazing, and other Cowpoke Activities with Fine Dining at the Steak House. |
| |
5-16-08 |
Half-Price Books and the Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchase books for required reading, enjoy lunch (at
the food court) and enjoy the new movie release, "Narnia - Prince
Caspian". |


|
5-15-08 |
Guest Speaker:
Bill Nagase, Japanese Veteran of World War II |
Another wonderful visit with our friend Bill, who shared his collection of
traditional Japanese dress and clothing, discussed geography and history
and demonstrated Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper to make
decorative objectives. |
|
5-13-08 |
Rose Marine Theatre
|
Annual school theatrical production: "All The Great Books" (Abridged)
directed by Linda Rodriquez. |
|
5-2-08 |
Spiral Organic and Vegan Diner & Bakery |
Lesson & discussion on organic food and products and a great lunch. |
|
4-25-08 |
River Legacy Science Center (Arlington) |
Docent guided tour together with the collection of specimens, instruction in a laboratory session and utilizing a video microscope. |
| |
4-11-08 |
Japanese Gardens
& the Rose Garden |
Self-guided tour of the Japanese Garden
and the Rose Garden and lunch. |
| |
4-4-08 |
Fort Worth
ZOO |
Self guided tour of the Zoo and Lunch. |
| |
3-28-08 |
A Day With
A Candidate |
Today students selected a candidate (any candidate for any public office and
at any level of government) to support and assist as a volunteer. |
| |
3-14-08 |
Tarrant County
New Car Show |
Self-guided tour of the show and lunch |
| |
3-7-08 |
Botanical Gardens Conservatory, & The Rose Garden |
Self-guided observation of the Butterflies in the Garden Exhibit featuring
thousands of live, tropical butterflies from Central America & Southeast
Asia, and a walk in the Rose Garden and lunch. |
| |
2-1-08 |
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing Western Currency Facility |
Interactive exhibits & displays on plate making, engraving, printing & history, high-definition movie on currency production, guided tour on the elevated walkway & observation of the mutilated currency redemption desk & lunch. |
Cancelled
(Inclement Weather) |
1-25-08 |
Fort Worth
Stock Show |
Tour of the stock show exhibits and lunch. |
|
Photos not permitted |
1-18-08 |
University of Texas at Arlington Automation & Robotics Research Institute |
Tour of the Institute our focus upon nano - scale manufacturing, humanoid
robotic and robotic swarms. Lunch at Greenwood's German & European
Restaurant. |
| |
1-11-08 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
|
12-07-07 |
Salvation Army
(Julian and Adrienne Ganns Center) & the Rave Movie Theatre |
Donated items and assisted in distribution in the
Salvation Army warehouse and later we enjoyed a movie at the Rave
Theatre. |
|
11-30-07 |
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Printing & Distribution Center & Rave Theatre |
Enjoyed a docent guided tour of the printing plant, lunch
at the food court and the movie: "August Rush". |
|
11-9-07 |
Rose Marine Theatre and
Byblos
Lebanese
Restaurant |
Toured the theatre following a
discussion of its history. Sampled
the wonderful cuisine, discussed the migration of the Hedary family from Lebanon with owner, Marios
and the culture significance of traditional "belly dancing", followed by a
traditional dance following lunch. |
|
10-26-07 |
Fossil Mania
(Glenrose, Texas) |
Annual fossil show at the
County Expo Center and lunch. |
|
10-19-07 |
Ripley's Believe It or Not and
the Palace of Wax |
Self-guided tours with special
scary things to see and a hot dog lunch (a truly frightful experience in itself). |
|
10-12-07 |
Modern Art Museum |
Docent-guided tour of the special
exhibition of work by renowned contemporary sculptor Ron Mueck, shopping at
the Modern Shop and a fabulous lunch at the Cafe Modern. |
|
|
Texas Civil War Museum |
Self-guided and docent guided tours of the
museum with a special presentation on the exhibits, and a movie about the involvement of Texas in the Civil War & lunch
at a nearby eatery. |
|
9-28-07 |
Half Price Books & Ridglea Ice Skating |
Purchase books for required
reading, enjoy Ice Skating and lunch. |
|
9-21-07 |
Fort Worth Zoo |
Self guided tour of the Zoo and Lunch |
|
9-14-07 |
Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
|
9-7-07 |
Borders Book Store and Greenwood's German & European Restaurant |
Purchase books for required
reading and lunch. |
|
Photos |
DATE |
2006-2007 Destinations
|
Agendas/Activities |
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|
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5-14-07 to
5-18-07 |
Wildcatter Resort Ranch Spring Adventure Trip |
Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Orienteering, Story
Telling, Skeet Shooting, Canoeing, Scavenger Hunt, Archery, Horseback
Riding & demonstrations, Cooking, Hayride, Stargazing,
Other Cowpoke Activities with Fine Dining at the Steak House |
 |
5-10-07 |
Body World Anatomical Exhibition & IMAX Movie
(Dallas) |
Tour the exhibition, enjoy an IMAX film on the
body and have lunch. |
|
5-5-07 |
Scarborough Renaissance Festival (Waxahachie) |
To celebrate the highly
successful student production of Shakespeare's MacBeth at the Sanders
Theatre, Director, Michael Johnson, invited all actors to enjoy the
entertainment, arts, artists, & numerous opportunities for learning at the
festival. |
 |
5-4-07 |
Japanese Gardens & the Rose Garden |
Docent-guided tour of the Garden, self-guided tour of the Rose Garden and lunch |
 |
4-20-07 |
Pate Museum of
Transportation & Granbury Square |
Self-guided tour, lunch at and shopping on the town square in Granbury |
|
3-28-07 |
Main Event |
A day of
fun for students that mastered their lines for the upcoming
theatrical production of Shakespeare's Macbeth: Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |
 |
3-26-07 |
Guest Speaker:
Bill Nagase, Japanese Veteran of World War II |
Informal visit with
Bill, questions answered along with many artifacts examined from this war. |
 |
3-23-07 |
Decatur Machine Services |
Travel to Boyd, Texas for a tour of the
assembly plant and lunch |
 |
3-2-07 |
The Fielder Museum (Arlington) and the Rave Movie
Theatre |
Travel to the James Fielder Museum to
study World War II and enjoy the new movie release, "A Bridge to Terabithia". |
 |
2-23-07 |
The Rave
Motion Picture Theatre |
Lunch at the food court & enjoy the new movie "The
Astronaut Farmer". |
 |
2-16-07 |
Borders Book Store
& the
Tarrant County
New Car Show |
Purchase books for
required reading, lunch and a self-guided tour of the new car show. |
 |
2-9-07 |
Texas Ranger
Hall of Fame & Museum |
Tour the fabulous
historical collection, enjoy a film on the history of the Rangers and
lunch. |
 |
2-2-07 |
Byblos Lebanese Restaurant |
Enjoyed the wonderful cuisine,
discussion of the history of Lebanon with owner, Marios Hedary, & culture
significance of traditional "belly dancing", followed by a dance lesson
and a traditional dance during lunch. |
 |
1-26-07 |
The Will Rogers Center
Fort Worth Stock Show |
Toured of the Stock Show, exhibits, rides and Lunch. |
 |
1-12-07 |
Omaha's Original
G. I. Surplus &
Angelo's B.B.Q. |
Explored & purchased items from the vast
collection of military surplus from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert
Storm and Iraqi Freedom and lunch at the famous Angelo's Bar B Q. |
 |
12/15/06 |
Half-Price Books and the Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchased books for required reading
in Philosophy, have lunch at the food court & enjoy the new movie release,
"Charlotte's Web". |
 |
12/1/06 |
Ridglea Ice Skating |
Ice Skating and lunch. |
 |
11/17/05 |
National Cowgirl Museum |
Docent guided tour and lunch at the Courtyard Cafe. |
|
11/10/06 |
The Texas Civil War Museum |
Two Docent guided tours of the museum
with special presentations on the Soldier & His Equipment and the Victorian
Lady, enjoyed a movie about the involvement of Texas in the Civil War & lunch
at a nearby eatery. |
|
10/27/06 |
Fossil Mania
(Glenrose, Texas) |
Annual fossil show at the County Expo Center. |
|
10/20/06 |
Ripley's Believe It or Not & Palace of Wax |
Self-guided tours with special
scary things to see and lunch (a truly frightful experience in itself). |
|
10/13/06 |
Bat World Sanctuary
(Mineral Wells) |
Lecture on the life, care and protection of bats, guided tour of the Bat Sanctuary and lunch |
|
10/6/06 |
Modern Art Museum |
Docent-guided tour and lunch at the Modern |
|
9/29/06 |
Museum of Science and History, Omni Theatre & Courtyard Cafe |
Tour of Special Exhibits, Omni movie - "Wild
Chimpanzees", & Nobel Planetarium presentation "Trip to Mars", coupled with tours of Explorazone, Dinodig, Kidspace,
etc. & lunch at the Courtyard Cafe. |
|
9/22/06 |
Kimbell Art Museum |
Audio guided tour of the special exhibit, "Hatshepsut:
From Queen to Pharaoh", a fabulous lunch and play time on the fabulous
lawn. |
|
9/15/06 |
Half-Price Books and the Rave Movie Theatre |
Purchase books for required reading, enjoy lunch (at
the food court) and enjoy the new movie releases,
"Everyone's Hero" and "The Illusionist" (for older students). |
|
9/8/06 |
The Main Event |
Bowling, laser tag, video games, etc. & lunch. |