Best Field Day Ever!!

We found five butterflies when we returned to school after the long weekend. We observed them flying in their habitat and watched one butterfly use his proboscis (straw-like tongue) to get juice from a sliced orange.

Finally, we all agreed that it was time to set our butterflies free. We took them outside and watched as each one fluttered out of the net cage. We'll miss them! 

This week we began a little mini unit about Michigan. We painted apple blossoms and made robins to help us remember some of our state symbols. We looked at maps of Michigan and noticed that we have many lakes, and water all around us. We discussed the word "peninsula" and talked about our mitten shape. 

The highlight of the week was Field Day - we had so much fun and the children were wonderful!!! I saw so many examples of turn taking, team work, sharing, helping and patience today! Your kids did a great job!!!

See you all next Tuesday at 2:00 in the Media Center for our Spring Celebration program!