February 11 in Room 11

• Kickball was played in P.E.
• Ant observations continue.
• Pre-spelling test today--gum-chewers are Adolpho, Logan, Colby, Jonathan, Krissy, Trinity, Teron, Jacob and Meagan. You guys rock!
• Each student signed up for an "ANT" word to illustrate for the class "ANT" book.
• A brass ensemble from southwestern Community College demonstrated their instruments and played music for the entire student body in the gym. The students in room 11 really have a fine ear for music. they were good listeners and an appreciative audience.
• The classroom Sandy Beach mural received a wrack line today. More sea wrack is being constructed.
• Babe came to school today and would rather have had a chance to play at recess, but because of the concert, she had to stay in her kennel for the afternoon. Some boys played with her at lunch recess, though. Thank-you, fellas. And Babe thanks you.
• Hillcrest students each received a free ticket to the Bulldog vs. Douglas basketball game this Friday. The high school games are fun, and an excellent opportunity to show support and school spirit.
• For the Valentine's party on Friday, students will be frosting Valentine cookies. Each student will be asked to help out by bringing a can of ready-made frosting to school. What is not used this week will be used for another project in the near future.