Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

What a fun day in the snow....AT SCHOOL!  I am so glad the forecast was finally correct and we were all together to enjoy it!

Learning about Blubber

During our study of penguins and polar animals...we learned that some polar animals like penguins have an extra layer called blubber that helps these animals survive in their cold, icy temperatures!  We enjoyed doing a science experiment to see how much warmer you would be with an extra layer of blubber.

Meet Ms.Linskey

We are so excited about having Ms.Madelyn Linskey as a teacher intern from the University of Alabama!  She has been great with the students and is going to be starting to teach a unit on Famous Faces (People famous for being first at something!).  This will coincide with our study of other Famous Americans!

Please put Friday, March 4th on your calendar.  This day will mark the beginning of the Famous Faces Museum.  Also, participating will be Mrs. Horst's class, Ms. Myrick's class, Mrs. Frith's class, and Mrs. Hamner's class.  We are looking forward to it!  Watch your child's backpack for more information coming soon!

Christmas in Room 408

We had a great time at our classroom Christmas party!  A fun time was had by all.....We sure did miss Chandler and Colton who were sick this day!!!

Pioneer Fun!

Ms.Friscia has been hard at work teaching your children about what life was like during pioneer times as compared to today!  She has been teaching about transportation, homes, clothes, entertainment, and more!  The students have been reading Josephina's Quilt Story and Wagon Wheels in small groups, discussing the chores of pioneer children, and researching about pioneers on the computer.  The pictures shown are of the students working together to build a pioneer home- either sod houses or log cabins.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We enjoyed yummy food and lots of visitors today for lunch!  (Sorry I forgot to take pics of our yesterday visitors- please forgive me!)  Take time over the holidays to enjoy spending time with each other and being thankful for all your many blessings!  I am thankful for each of your children and the opportunity to teach them every day!

Pioneer Village at the 4H Center in Columbiana, AL!

We enjoyed learning about life back in the 1800's- Pioneer times!  We visited a one-room schoolhouse, a olden times church replicated from one in Newbern, AL, a log cabin, and a general store and grist mill.  We learned how to make butter and how to play games like pioneer children.  I am wondering if you can remember these things..... What is a chamber pot?  How much did a man's shave and haircut cost? What is a johnnycake? and What is the game we played with pinestraw?

We had a loooong, but informative day full of walking and learning! We missed you Gage!