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The
St. John mission states that students learn �the motivation to look
within and beyond themselves so that they become responsible,
contributing members of community life.� Our Florida community is
unique, rich in heritage, resources and incredible beauty. The Florida
Studies Program offers an opportunity to experience, both in the
classroom and off campus, the many aspects of Florida and creates an
opportunity for the St. John students to actively participate in giving
back to the community.
Here�s a close-up view of the programs:
 GRADE:
4th
Dates: October 4-6, 2005
Destination: Sarasota, FL
Accommodations: Coquina on the Beach Motel, Lido Key
Study Focus: Become a scientist. A study of living things, plants and
animals, classifying organisms
Activities: Mote Marine Museum, 4th grade laboratory and classroom
study, chartered boat ride including trawling, Mote Marine Museum tours
GRADE:
5th
Dates: October 5-6, 2005
Destination: Egmont Key, Ft. DeSoto, St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Accommodations: Tradewinds Beach Resort, St. Petersburg Beach
Study Focus: Adventures at sea, indigenous and invasive plants, Florida
explorers
Activities: Chartered boat ride to Egmont Key, Ranger tour and
snorkeling, historical tour of Ft. DeSoto, chartered boat for deep sea
fishing from John�s Pass
 GRADE:
6th
Dates: October 11-13, 2005
Destination: Myakka River State Park
Accommodations: Fully equipped cabins on-site at Myakka River State
Park
Study Focus: Self-designed program encouraging personal responsibility,
team building, and planning. Fresh water study and the use of
photography/art in nature.
Activities: Art/photography projects, canoeing/kayaking, airboat tour of
the area, hiking/biking, and team-building
GRADE:
7th
Dates: October 11-14, 2005
Destination: Big Pine Key, FL
Accommodations: Newfound Harbor Marine Institute Sea Camp
Study Focus: Marine Science: study aquatic animals in their own habitat,
increase awareness of the interdependence of living things, coral reefs,
mangrove islands, seagrass communities, and tidal pools.
Activities: Hiking through mangrove forests, wading on shorelines using
specimen collection gear, microscopes, sea kayaking, and snorkeling
 GRADE:
8th
Dates: October 11-14, 2005
Destination: Marathon, FL, Dry Tortugas National Park
Accommodations: Captain Ed Davidson�s Bed and Breakfast,
Marathon
Study Focus: In science�natural forces in real life situations
In English and history�investigate the history and ecology of the
Florida Keys and develop a research project
Activities: Captain Ed�s Environmental Education and Eco-Tour, FAST
CAT to Dry Tortugas, Snorkeling, and historic fort tour
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We�re
Going to Greece. Want to come too?
April 13-23, 2006
 This
fabulous 10-day trip is designed for our 7th and 8th graders to
enrich their Greek studies. This tour includes round-trip
airfare, the sights of Athens, a 4-day Aegean Cruise to many
islands including Santorini and Rhodes, and most meals. ALUMNI
ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US.
For more information, please contact Marsha Quinn at
813-876-4569 or email her at
marshaquinn@tampabay.rr.com.
The trip is filling up fast. So hurry, space is limited! |
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