This week was packed with so much fun! On Tuesday, we had our first and only field trip of the year to VINS in Quechee, VT. While it was different having no chaperones to share our day with us, we made the best of it! Students engaged in a Moose activity, learning about Vermont's moose population, what caused it to decline over the years and what Vermont has been doing to repopulate our state with moose. We also walked along VINS' nature trails to find evidence of deforestation from long ago and discussed how that had a direct impact on the moose population. We ventured through the Canopy Walk and were able to get special VIP access to the spider web. This was certainly a highlight!
On Wednesday, we got to have a Virtual meeting with Lindsay Stoddard, a local Vermont author. She wrote Just Like Jackie, a fantastic read-aloud we enjoy each year. Lindsay spoke about her inspiration behind the book and she shared with us her newest book, Bea is for Blended. We have a special copy in the library I know a few kiddos are eager to check out when we return in the fall.
On Thursday, VINS came to us and we continued to learn more about Vermont's moose. We created a timeline of events that impacted the moose population. We also learned about various other animals native to Vermont. We looked at feathers, skulls, and furs. It was a lot of fun!
On Friday, we continue to work on our All About Me projects. As the school year quickly comes to a close, these projects give students a moment to reflect on how far they have come this year and what strengths they have moving on to fourth grade. Once these video projects are finished, we will share them with families and the fourth-grade teaching team. This is a wonderful way for the 4th-grade team to get to know everyone before the school year begins.
Here are some fun pictures from the week:
