Apples, Apples, Apples!

Over this past week, the first graders have been enjoying several nonfiction books regarding apples and the life cycle of an apple tree.  Student have also discussed the many uses of apples and how they are harvested to provide many yummy foods for us.  Our trip to Wilson's Apple Orchard on Thursday was definitely a highlight of this unit!  Students enjoyed a tractor ride through the orchard thanks to 'Bessie' the tractor and sampling different varieties of apples. Last, we enjoyed 'cooking' up a tasty apple treat in the classroom with our apples from the apple orchard.  Our 1st grade chefs cooked up apple sandwiches using peanut butter, granola, chocolate chips and apples.  What a yummy end to our apple fun!

Pam's Visit with the Water Cycle

The first graders truly look forward to our visits from Washington County Conservationist, Pam Holz.  Pam does a great job of not only sharing her enthusiasm for our natural environments, but helping our students learn about our beautiful world.  This past week, students were introduced to our Earth's water cycle and the unending cyclic process it goes through.  Students visited different stations that represented landforms/clouds and built a bracelet the represented all of the areas the water traveled to through the cycle.  We are looking forward to Pam visiting with us more during the school year!

Thanks Pam for all that you do!!

Pies in the Face!!

As we continue to recognize students displaying the three qualities of a person of character; respectfulness, responsibility and being safe, we are celebrating each Friday with a short assembly!  During these assemblies, students from each grade level are being honored for demonstrating these characteristics.  Mr. Poock has definitely motivated students to work hard at being aware of their Golden Hawk character by being willing to have pies thrown in his face!  Today he received 3 pies in his face!  Ask your 1st grader about this fun observation of Mr. Poock!!

Clifford-The Big Red Dog

We have thoroughly enjoyed a week of activities centered around the famous character of Clifford.  Clifford is truly a lovable favorite as he always is carrying out good deeds and is a great friend to others.  We helped Clifford celebrate his birthday, which was September 5th, by making 'doggy party hats' and chewing up some sugary 'dog bones'!  Ask your child what his/her favorite Clifford story was for the week! 

Zero the Hero

During our first 100 days of school, we will be counting each zero day until we reach 100!  In First Grade, we have a special helper named Zero the Hero who shows up for each of our school days that end in a zero.  The students enjoy reading a special letter from him and enjoying a tasty 'zero' treat.  We have already been working and learning for 12 days together!  We are looking forward to the continued fun ahead!

He always has a special note to share with us!