{"A":"Louisa County Public Schools","B":"The Patriot Path","C":"Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are now able to enjoy class amongst acorns, towering trees, and a plethora of plants thanks to the school’s new Patriot Path!    Created in 2021, the Patriot Path is a 2\/10th mile outdoor learning trail located on the school’s property. The path was created by instructional assistant Dawn Lipscomb as part of an effort to encourage students and educators to enjoy nature and outdoor activities as much as possible!    The Patriot Path has become a valuable resource at TJES thanks to the various ways it can be used. It features an amphitheater, which allows students to perform plays or enjoy a story while sitting on stumps that serve as chairs. It also includes an outdoor classroom, complete with a whiteboard. And, of course, the trail can be used as exactly what it is, a pathway for exploration! Teachers often let their students roam free on the path, providing them the opportunity to discover fresh animal tracks or investigate the various types of plants lining the walkway.    And while the path itself is inspiring enough, teachers have gone a step further by posting uplifting quotes throughout it. Perhaps most fitting is the one that features a quote from the legendary author J.R.R Tolkien: “Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”","D":"Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us","E":"https:\/\/www.thecentralvirginian.com\/news\/learning-in-the-woods\/article_94c04a38-60f3-11eb-9964-83ae0146b096.html   "}