Hatchery Hike

Today we went to the hatchery.  Here are some pictures...

Rolling River

Mrs. Green, our resident watershed expert, read us the book River today.  This reading is in preparation for our trip to New Hampton Fish Hatchery tomorrow.

Goin' Fishin'

It seems late in the season to be going fishing, but it is early for us! If we waited any longer we'd be ice fishing!
Today, the students learned about the difference between male and female brook trout.  Like  birds, the male brook trout have showier features including a broad jaw and colorful belly.
The pictures below are showing the students sketching a male or female brook trout.  More to come soon!

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is our very own Macy's Day Parade!

We read the book, Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. The book talks about the creator of those magical Macy's Floats -Tony Sarg. In celebration of Mr. Sarg and Thanksgiving, we created our very own Broadway street and floats.  Take a peek!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Field Trip Friday!

We are headed to the New Hampton Fish Hatchery on Friday, November 16, 2013.

My Favorite Quote of the Day (and it's only 8:40)!

"Excuse me Ms. Allen, may I wash out my water bottle because a mosquito fell in it?"

Dance Mat Typing!

Today in class, the students had an opportunity to go to the computer lab to try out a new typing program called, "Dance Mat Typing."  You can try it at home too!  It's online!  Here's the link