ACS eighth grade students capped off their recent class assignment of reading Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol,” by seeing the story performed on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Middle School Language Arts teacher Caitie Lee organized the field trip on December 11. After the play and lunch, the students went to Macy’s (the old Wanamaker’s building) to see the Dickens’ Village and light show. Faculty member Patty Scardelli and two international students also went on the trip. “The students enjoyed seeing the special Christmas sights in the city and experiencing the novel come to life in the play production,” Lee said.