This was in conjunction with the unit on South America in social studies and the ecosystem in science. On Thursday, April 10, members of the Stanfield School Student Newspaper staff in grades four through eight toured the Charlotte Observer. Following the tour, the staff had lunch at the Rockola Cafe in Charlotte. The Stanfield Student newspaper is printed once each nine weeks. Reporters are two representatives from each homeroom in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
Students are responsible for writing the articles, printing, and distributing the newspaper.
Henrietta Carpenter and Sandy Hatley are the faculty sponsors. The Endy fourth grade enjoyed a field trip to downtown Albemarle on Friday, April 18. Mr. John Williams led the fourth grade on the historic downtown walking tour to view architecture of Stanly County homes and businesses. Students also enjoyed seeing and learning about the relocation of the train depot as presented by Vicki Coggins at Town Hall. The highlights of the trip included tours of the Mark's House and the Starne's Opera House located about Starne's Jewelers.