Earth Day Fieldtrip to Edge Water Park was a Success!

Happy Earth Day! We walked! We Weeded! We pruned invasive species! We cleaned up Edge Water Park with help from the Mount Vernon Parks Department. Way to go 5th and 6th graders in Mrs. Rupp's, Miss Warren's, and Mrs. Johnston's Classes. The earth is a better place because of you today. (87 students & 9 adults)We cut down invasive ivy, explored the sandbar, picked up garbage, weeded flowerbeds, played sports, and had fun.

Thank you Mount Vernon's Park Department for helping us celebrate and help the Earth.

Panoramio - Photo of Mt Vernon looking North West from Little Mountain

Panoramio - Photo of Mt Vernon looking North West from Little Mountain

Panoramio - Photo of Mt Vernon looking North West from Little Mountain

Panoramio - Photo of Mt Vernon looking North West from Little Mountain

Panoramio - Photo of The over-look at Little Mountain Park

Panoramio - Photo of The over-look at Little Mountain Park

Snacks on Wednesday

Thank you to Jaidev and Amanda we had snacks on Wednesday for the last Math WASL.

We even had cupcakes in the afternoon for Austin's Birthday. Happy Birthday Austin!

Thank you to the parents that helped today!

We appreciate it.

Thank you for those who have returned your permission slips for the field trips. They are due by Friday, April 17.

Thank you once again.

Recycled Can Art Sculpture Assignment Due Friday, May 1

Recycled Can Art Sculpture:

• Design and Art Sculpture with at least one can (Cans include: soup, coffee, pop, etc.) in it.


• The whole can can be the sculpture decorated or you can add other cans or items with it.


• Sculpture can be designed to be useful or decorative.
• Sculpture can not be a weapon or shaped into something illegal.

Safety Tips:

• For Safety reasons ask for an adults help in cutting the cans.
• Please make sure that the items are thoroughly washed out with soap and water.

If the sculpture is larger than what the bus driver allows, please have an adult deliver it to school and be willing to bring it home after the Art Auction.

Writing Assignment Due: Friday, May 1, 2009 along with your art piece.

Once you have created your masterpiece of decorated recycled can(s) describe your art work in writing. (Cursive or Typed)

• List materials used.
• Title your Art Piece
• Describe your Art Piece
• Describe your inspiration (where you got the idea).
• Artist's name (yours) if you had an assistant you can add their names.

Smaller items will be displayed on the table outside our classroom. Larger Items will be placed on the floor.

Be Safe and Happy Recycled Creating.

WASL Week

No Snacks have come to school so far for WASL.

Water Bottles were bought by myself for all students (28).

Three people (Amanda, Alex, and Isabell) brought in the scientific research and evidence needed to support gum chewing during the test. If you would like to send sugar free gum for your child to chew during the test it is allowed. The researched showed evidence in many studies that there was an increase in short term and long term memory recall as well as lessening anxiety in testing situations. Gum is not mandatory. But it could help.

It is not too late to help out with snacks for the class. We have 28 students if you are able to help.


We also need chaperones for the upcoming fieldtrips.

Thank you.