Monday: High Touch High Tech and then some!

Every year, PTA raises money through membership and the Booster Thon to bring amazing things to our classrooms. This year, PTA provided High Touch High Tech "Dig In" for our classroom and all of first grade. The total cost for first grade was 1000 dollars. ( I have to admit, worth every penny!!!) A wonderful scientist came to our classroom and talked to our children about "science" and further about rocks and minerals. The children had the opportunity to dig for gems like the people of the Gold Rush Age. After collecting their gems, they went back into the classroom and learned many things about their rocks and minerals. They even put them through an acid test.(vinegar) ASK THEM! They will tell you all about it.
But, until then...enjoy the photos!









So, when you think you can not stand to hear one more thing about booster thon...please know that the funds raised goes towards activities like these!
Of course, we missed our lunch time and were able to have lunch out on the picnic tables. Of course I forgot to take a picture until the very end!

Another fun surprise today was our new High School senior Peer Mentor. They volunteer their time to our classroom. They are an extra hand to help and to encourage the children. His name is Paul. We call him Mr. Paul. Today he called out the numbers for number bingo and then helped clean up. Once we returned inside from recess. I gave the children a couple of minutes at a time to introduce themselves and tell him a little about themselves. I over heard the conversations and he is a wonderful addition to our class! He has already proven himself a young man of great character!
This past weekend, Froggy went home with Emily. She sent us a picture!