Who knows what treasure might be hidden inside a time capsule recently discovered at Philadelphia Elementary School? We'll all find out at a special assembly April 16.
The time capsule, which dates back to 1958, was discovered by the school's intrepid principal, Miguel Hurtado, who found one at Westmont Elementary under similar circumstances several years ago behind a bronze plaque.
"Here at Philly, I noticed our plaque was missing," explained Principal Hurtado. "Also, the wall's cement formations did not make much sense. Thus, I deduced there might be something inside the wall."
Workers knocked out some concrete and sure enough, there it was: a sealed copper box, with a date - March 23, 1958 - and the signature of Philadelphia's principal at the time, Mr. Morrison.
Of course, the whole adventure is being used as a learning opportunity. Principal Hurtado is taking the time capsule into classrooms, and students are writing about its possible contents. Also, a contest is being held by grade level to decide what treasures today's students will put back into the time capsule for some future generation to marvel over.
Former Philadelphia staff are being invited to the special assembly, and because Philadelphia is such a community-oriented school, many of the students' parents and grandparents are alumni and also plan to attend.
Now we wait and wonder...
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More information: Tim McGillivray, Comm. Officer, 909-397-4800, ext. 4800
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