Field Trips

CRRA

In the spring, the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) came to visit at our school. The 3rd Graders had the opportunity to participate in a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Activity. While playing they learned what materials can be recycled, why they can be recycled, & what the materials are made of.

A few weeks later, we went to the Recycling Center where we were able to see the workers sorting & sifting through all of the recyclables.

The Tale of Despereaux

The 3rd & 4th grade read aloud The Tale of Despereaux. While reading, we visualized, inferred, synthesized, & connected. After completing the book we viewed the movie.

To the right is some of our thinking on the book. We gave Despereaux advice, connected character traits to other media, & even attempted a look at the symbolism of light & darkness. If you get the chance to read this book, go for it!

2009 Concerts

We put on a winter concert for our friends & family in December. We sang a variety of holiday songs.

In June we put on a concert to highlight the composers! Tchaikovsky was our "man of the hour"...

Springfield Museums

Below is a Voice Thread of our Field Trip to the Springfield Museums. This particular thread only has pictures from the Science Museum. While you are watching the slideshow, think about what the pictures might be showing. Choose at least 1 picture to make a comment about.