The E.C.C  had a special Lag Bomer Oneg. Each child got a marshmallow as they entered and  then we sat in the dark around our "Bonfire"  singing songs.   A fun time was had by all. 

 The fifth grade boys and girls recently traveled to  Fort   Ligonier  in order to gain a better understanding of the significance of the  fort 's role in the French and Indian War and its relation to local, national, and world history. Fort Ligonier is a   British  fortification  from the  French and Indian War  that  served as a staging area for the  Forbes Expedition  of 1758. During the eight years of its existence as a garrison, Fort Ligonier was never taken by an enemy. It served as a post of passage to the new  Fort Pitt , and during  Pontiac's War  of 1763, was a vital link in the British communication and supply lines. 

The fort was attacked twice and besieged by the Native Americans, prior to the decisive victory at  Bushy Run  in August of that year.  Students engaged in several hands on activities where they were able to try writing as people did in the 18th century using a quill pen and ink, create their own tin-punched tart pan using the tools and techniques of the trade of the time, and they had the opportunity to make their own candle which they discovered was a very long and slow process. Students also enjoyed a very informative/educational tour of the museum and  fort.  The trip was an excellent addition to our curriculum and the students gave the whole experience an awesome review!