November 7 in Room 11

• Today began with some really exciting news: "Somebody found a real, live salamander in the boys' bathroom!!"
• We had Library with Mrs. Green and got new books.
• As Mrs. Craig read James and the Giant Peach, we heard that the peach grows so large it falls off the tree and rolls down the hill and out into the ocean. Make a prediction--what will happen next?
• Students began to make flip books about things they are thankful for.
• Each child wrote in his or her journal where their favorite place to play outside is. This could include a description of things in nature to see, smell and hear.
• Fundraiser items and prizes arrived. Our class did a wonderful job of earning money for Hillcrest, and prizes for themselves.
• In the computer lab, students researched satellites. It was a really exciting session, producing ideas for our next art project
• In art class, the kids began constructing their own communication satellites. They began with a drawing of what their satellite would look like. Second graders will continue to work on this project for several weeks.