CLASS TRIP

I'm looking forward to our class trip on Wednesday, May 6. We leave at 8:50 a.m. and will arrive back to school by 3:00 p.m. Our first stop is the Ottawa County Historical Museum in Minneapolis, Kansas. We have been studying dinosaurs and there is the most interesting dinosaur exhibit relating to the Silvisaurus condrayi, the most famous Kansas dinosaur found in Ottawa County. Also displayed is a dinosaur egg from China. Among the collections are many rocks and fossils. We will have a picnic lunch at Markley Park. The First Graders will need to bring a sack lunch and a drink. Our adventure continues as we travel to Rock City to explore the enormous Dakota Sandstone Concretions. These rocks were formed millions of years ago when Kansas was covered by a inland sea. You can learn more about the places we will visit by clicking on the links below.
http://kansastravel.org/ottawacountymuseum.htm
http://www.kansastravel.org/rockcity.htm

TECHNOLOGY TUESDAY

LEARNING ABOUT DINOSAURS
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/dinodash.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/dinosaurdive.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/roarinrelay.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/leafleader.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/backyardtheropods.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/hydrationstation.html
http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/riverrun.html

PUPPET SHOW 2015

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EARLY DISMISSAL

Friday, April 17 students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Teachers are having staff meetings. Project Lead will be in session. Students in Project Lead will be dismissed at their regular time. (5:30 p.m.) Please make plans for your child to be picked up early on this day. Thank you!!

TECNOLOGY TUESDAY

Earth Day inspires awareness and appreciation for our planet's natural resources and environment. We will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. The children are learning how to save our resources, reuse materials, and recycle. We have made a promise to make our Earth a beautiful place. Here are a few websites that provide wonderful learning opportunities on how to make everyday an Earth Day!

READING
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/recycle/recycle.html
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/recycle/recycle_cards.html
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/earthday/play.htm?f
http://childrenoftheearth.org/earthday/earth-day-every-day.html

JUST FOR FUN
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/plastic_island/plastic_island.html
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/actiongames/recycle-roundup/

TECHNOLOGY TUESDAY

The children will be practicing spelling words in computer class today. Here is the link so that your child may also practice at home! The words seem to be getting harder as the year is progressing. Test grades are very important. Please take time to help your child study at home each week. Thank you!
http://www.spellingcity.com/