What an EGG-citing week!

Last week was full of excitement....each day bringing more and more chicks!!!!  I know that I look forward to this unit and activity each year, and I know the kids start looking forward to it in Kindergarten!!!  I am happy to report all 12 of our chicks have been happily transported to a farm, where they will be "adopted" by a 4H kid to raise!  It is always sad to see the cute, little ones go, but they grow SO quickly , it really is best for them to have the room and space they need! 

Field trip to the St. Louis Zoo!

We couldn't have asked for a better day to explore the zoo.  The weather was just PERFECT!  Many thanks to all of the parents that were able to come and help out!  This trip would not have been such a success without your help!  Here are just a few pictures from the fun day!

March Madness Book Bracket

We had a LOT of fun nominating the original 16 titles, then reading and voting each week.  The last two "votes" were actually cast by the entire school.  (Kids in our class made short videos for the broadcast to encourage their friend to vote.)  ALL votes are in, and the 

WINNER IS:  Diary of a Wimpy Kid!  

SNAKES!

We had a visit this week from a Middle School teacher and some of his students.  They usually come and teach the kids about snakes at our Science Carnival in the Fall, but were not able to make it this year.  EVERY STUDENT in our class held and touched the 4 snakes!  I even held one too!! 

 What a fun morning!  

Mystery Reader - - Mr. Cross!

Many thanks to Penelope's grandfather, Mr. Cross, for taking time to come in and read to the kids today!  They enjoyed the story VERY much!!!  THANKS AGAIN!  

Meeting a REAL scientist!

Today our class got to have a Skype interview with a REAL scientist.... my older brother Chad.  He is a marine biologist in Hawaii and is currently having breakthroughs with his research on the farming of fish!  I don't want to bore you with all of his accomplishments..... the MAIN reason we spoke with him is because he ACTUALLY USES lab reports (what we have been learning about in writing the past few weeks) on a DAILY basis!  Make sure to ask your child about the conversation 

we had with him today!!!

We also invited 2J in to talk w/ Dr. Callan (so Ari could hear his Uncle talk about his work).

The kids had a chance to introduce themselves and ask Dr. Callan a question about his work.

Valentine's Day Party

MANY thanks to the party planners and all of the parents that were able to help out with our party.  The kids had a great time, enjoyed the yummy treats, and of course LOVED passing out and reading all of their Valentines!  THANKS again.