Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Emma's Baypath Humane Society Project


This week in class we read the true story "Here's My Dollar" about a young girl who started a fundraising effort to save a local zoo in California. As we were discussing the story, Emma told us that she had recently started a collection basket for Baypath Humane Society animals. Emma is collecting items (not money) from Baypath's Wishlist for their animals. We all were so excited about Emma's project that Emma agreed to bring her basket to our classroom so we all could help her fill the basket with the needed items. Please take a moment to check out the wish list and consider donating to this kid inspired charitable project! Many of the items are general household items that you may already have around your home. We will be collecting items for Emma's basket until April vacation.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Matt's Mom Surprises Us (... and Matt!)

Matt's mom surprised our class as Mystery Reader today! She went to great lengths to surprise Matt (she even pretended to leave for her office this morning!). Matt's mom read us Cactus Hotel, a family favorite from an aunt who lives in Arizona. She also read us McElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss in honor of Dr. Suess's birthday this week. Matt also donated this book to our classroom library -- thank you!