This week, our class wrapped up a fascinating study on penguins, exploring some of the most interesting species. Our focus was on the Little Blue, Chinstrap, Rockhopper, and Emperor penguins, and we spent time comparing their unique characteristics. We learned all about their size, behavior, and habitats, and how each species adapts to its environment. As a culminating activity, each student had the challenge of creating their own penguin model out of paper. The task wasn't just about crafting; it was about making sure the dimensions of their penguin were as accurate as possible. Students worked hard to capture the proportions of their chosen penguin.  They are all so cute and unique.  These will be hung in our classroom for a bit.

In Writing, students finished their Nonfiction Features. This week, they’ll be adding the finishing touches with fancy covers created in collaboration with Mrs. Neeson! 

We also continued our Vermont Fish and Wildlife program by learning all about the Bobcat, an elusive creature that roams our forests. To test our tracking knowledge, we went on a hike in search of deer and bobcat tracks. Students did an amazing job hiking through the deep snow!

Mrs. Hackett's Reading Challenge:  Please encourage your child to find reading time!  For every 15 minutes read, they can color in a penguin!  Return the Winter Reading Challenge and receive a small prize from the treasure bin!

Snow Motion is finally here!! This Thursday, grades K-2 will head to Cochran's in Richmond at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. We will return around 11:30 for lunch. Dress warm!!

Lastly, I wanted to apologize for last week's video. YouTube has upped its copyright system, not allowing different things even quick shots of books.  It has been a puzzle trying to figure out what the problem is in many videos. Thank you for your patience with this!  This one should be good to go!