Last week, our Owl Class celebrated Earth Day with fun-filled days talking about ways to protect our beautiful, wonderful Earth.
Early in the week we read an Earth Day favorite: The Lorax! While many were familiar with the 2012 movie, I was shocked to learn that many had never heard the original Dr. Seuss tale! The story's last line...
gave us a lot to think about for the week!
After hearing the story, students had a great time thinking about how they would help the Earth if they were the Lorax (although they quickly realized they needn't BE the Lorax in order to help our Earth :) )
On Friday, the official Earth Day, we got our first interaction with the upcoming SMS School Garden!! Volunteers from the PTO visited our classroom and helped each student pick and plant a seed that will then be transplanted into our new garden! Students also received a ballot to voice their choice for the garden's name.
I think I can speak for everyone when I say how much fun we had celebrating Earth Day. Our students are motivated and energized to do their part to help keep our Earth the beautiful planet that it is! I can also say how much the Owl Class (and all SMS students!) are looking forward to having a community garden! The PTO invites you to the Garden's Public Celebration on Saturday, May 14th from 3-5pm. View more information, or find out how to help more with this great project, at the SMS Student Garden Web Page.
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