IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOL!

Although I had a wonderful summer--I traveled to Australia and enjoyed its very different flora and fauna--I am excited to be starting a new year with all of you! Most of you have brought in your notebook and supplies and a hearty thanks goes out to your parents for donating the paper towels, pencils, sponges, etc. It is so greatly appreciated.

Fourth-graders can look forward to their first unit exploring food chains and ecosystems, while fifth-graders will become scientific engineers as they build a protective container for a raw egg. Stayed tuned for more information on The Great PS 230 Egg Drop!

This year I have one third grade class, Ms. Williams, and one second grade class, Ms. Birchfield, as well. Third graders will soon get started on a Measurement Unit, in which we will investigate the metric system used by scientists. Second graders will explore sand, silt and clay and how they are related to rocks, pebbles and even boulders.

Some of you may have seen the photo of me on the science room door in which I am holding a koala bear. Check out this one of a python checking me out! Wow!