COOL END TO A HOT DAY

Today was a smooth Day 2 as we continued getting in to routines and getting to know each other.
Below is a list of highlights:

1. Our Family Tree reveal on Google Earth pinpointed ancestors of our class in:
16 United States
10 Countries
4 Continents

We represent quite a diverse cultural history in our classroom.  It was fun to hear what kids learned about their family.

2. I gave out my first All-Star card of the year to Jack.  He earned it because he challenged Dr. Wingert to make the world a better place by participating in the Ice Bucket challenge to raise funds and awareness for ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease.  The link below tells more about this challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCoKB_tU9ng

Below is our fearless leader fulfilling the challenge. BRRR!

3. For homework tonight, students are making a hand print puzzle piece of what they want to do when they grow.  It can include an occupation and/or things they want to achieve, places they want to go to, or something they want to do in their lifetime.  We want our puzzle pieces to be colorful as they will decorate our room.. Below are two examples from Nathan and Avrill.  Also, I included a picture of some more bird feeder supplies we can use.  Thanks to all those who have donated.  We can use 9 and 6 inch pie pans, dowel rods or similar size sticks, and a couple more 96 ounce/half gallon juice or milk cartons.