2nd Grade Trip to Harvesters

The 2nd graders traveled to Harvesters.  We toured the facility and learned about how Harvesters works. Then we volunteered by bagging clementines.  The students worked very and filled three very large containers full of clementines.  Then we ate at CiCi's pizza. Thanks to all of the parents who were able to attend!  We had a blast!

4th Grade Trip to the Hallmark Visitor Center and Ice Terrace

We had a wonderful time learning about the history of Hallmark and exploring the exhibits in the visitor center.  Then we ate lunch in Crown Center and explored the free play area that has a Wizard of Oz theme.  Our next stop was getting laced up in our skates at the Ice Terrace.  Everyone did an excellent job of ice skating!  I was impressed with their skills.  

A special thanks to all of the moms who were able to attend and skate.  I was impressed with your skills too!

Looking at the artwork in the entrance to the Hallmark Visitor Center.

Students loved using the bow making machine.

Ready to skate!

2nd and 3rd Grade Symphony Trip

The 2nd and 3rd grades all went to the KC Symphony.  We had the best seats in the house where we could look right down on all of the musicians and instruments.  The music and speakers taught us all about how to be a good citizen.  One of the highlights was hearing the huge organ perform with the symphony.

5th Grade: Build a Boat That Floats and Holds Weight

The students worked in small groups to create a boat that would float and hold the most pennies.  All groups were successful and one group’s boat held 84 pennies-Wow! 

3rd Grade: Kleenex Catapults

The students worked in small groups to create a Kleenex box catapult.  Next week, they will make adjustments and launch marshmallows with the catapults.  

2nd Grade Trip to Kaleidoscope

We spent the morning at Kaleidoscope using our creative thinking.  The children created many projects of their choice including puzzles, necklaces, capes, etc. 

5th Grade Trip to the Federal Reserve Bank and Stamp Fulfillment Center

We had way too much fun at the Federal Reserve Bank, but who wouldn't have fun when you are surrounded by money!?  We learned about currency throughout history and the role that the Federal Reserve Bank plays in our banking system.  We also helped analyzed money to find counterfeit bills.

This gold bar was worth over $450,000!  It was very heavy!

These students were creating their own currency.

Then we traveled deep into the caves to visit the Stamp Fulfillment Center.  We learned about how they create and process orders for stamps from all over the world.  

Students processing orders.

Students processing orders.