Wednesday

The crayfish have returned. Fourth graders learn to care for and identify body structures of crayfish this year. We will not eat the classroom crayfish no matter how appetizing they appear! Instead, students make sure their habitat is kept clean, sufficient cat food is supplied for their sustenance, and that crayfish behavior is observed.

On Friday we will walk to the Vern Burton Center for the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts Children's program. We leave from school at 8:05 AM sharp and we'll return in time for lunch, although all lunches will be sack lunches on that day to accomodate those classes attending the second show. Good walking shoes are highly recommended.

Friday

The MSP continues Monday with the Reading section of the state assessment. Our students have worked hard and made lots of progress this year.

More Science investigations take place next week as we learn more about plants and seed growth. By the way, what is the name for the onset of seed growth? And, what are the three things plants need to grow? By the end of next week our students will know the answers to those questions and more. The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts is coming up at the end of this month, and that means the possibility of a field trip, a walking field trip. So a little extra exercise each day is advised--not only to get in shape for the walk to Vern Burton Gym, but also as a means to improve personal health. Keep walking!