Adopt a Whale Cookie Sale!

Photos and story by Kari Whiting

Mrs. Monroe's second graders are studying whales. They are selling cookies to raise money to adopt a real whale. They also did projects that displayed their learning. Some of the whales that they studied include the humpback whale, the gray whale and the narwhal. Thanks to all those who helped support this worthy project. Not only did the kids raise enough money to adopt a whale but also a manatee! Helping to save ocean life is an important part of environmental conservation.
 

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Easter!

Photo and story by Genevieve Gibson

Miss Watson's kindergartners had an up close look at chicks! They are also hatching some duck eggs. Pictured is Adam Schneider who learned that when the chicks peck you it doesn't hurt.
 
 
 

Space Day

Photo and story by Jessica Barnhart

Alicia Marhefka and Elise Thornley from Mr. Lewis' fourth grade made a model space city for a Space Day competition. They developed and planned out a self-sufficient city in space complete with a Mission Control Center, solar panels, oxygen generating room, kitchen, game room, bedroom and bathroom.
 

Open House

Photos and story by C. Smith

Open house at Apalachin Elementary School focused on the development of the process of writing from Kindergarten through fifth grade. Many types of written expression were on display. There were poems, autobiographies, state reports, limericks, and projects done using Power Point. Pictured is a random sample of the types of projects that were on display.