Haudenosaunee Day

We have a very exciting celebration scheduled for November 8th.  We will be replicating the Haudenosaunee way of life and taking most of the day to re-create a longhouse, food eaten, clothes, etc. More information to follow! :)

Rewrite History Contest

James Dashner, the creator of the 39 Clues series, has a new novel out titled Infinity Ring.  As a role out there is a writing contest with a grand prize of an author visit from Mr. Dashner himself!!  The rules are as follows:

Imagine you could go back in time and change history, When and where would you go? What would you change? How would you do it?
Write a one- to two- page short story that describes the moment you'd take action to change history.

Send your entry by November 26, 2012 to

 

Infinity Ring Rewrite History Contest 2012

P.O. Box 714

New York, NY 10013-0714

 

Good luck!!

Fire Prevention Posters

The due date for the fire prevention poster is tomorrow morning.  First prize...a ride to school in a fire truck!!!

Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Today local fire fighters came and discussed fire prevention with our class.  Part of the presentation was a kick off to a poster contest.  I've sent each student home with white paper and directions on how to participate.  I'm asking that all students try their best.  One lucky winner from our class will be picked up in a fire truck and brought to school with the other 4th grade winners!!! 

Check out our pictures

I updated my blog to show some really great class pictures! 

The crayfish are leaving

We are sad to say our crayfish are leaving today. :(  We had a wonderful time learning all about these crustaceans!!

Wrapping Up Crayfish

Our crayfish unit of study is wrapping up!  We'll all be sad to see them go.  To keep with our study of humane treatment, I'll be releasing the crayfish into their natural habitat; a local pond.  Maybe you'll see them around on a nature walk!!