St. Augustine

Our recent field study to St. Augustine was fantastic! Not only did we validate so much of the knowledge that we already have learned in Social Studies and Readers Workshop, but we also learned a few new interesting facts.
Did you know that it took 23 years to build the Castillo de San Marcos and that the Spanish kept their livestock in the moat around the fort when they were being attacked by their enemies? We also learned that in addition to the bell tower in one corner of the fort, that there are also 3 other corner towers with the purpose of acting as lightning rods! We also got to meet the oldest living member of St. Augustine, Old Senator, a huge tree that is over 600 years old and STILL GROWING!! His trunk is 33 feet around in circumference! We loved our fort tour and the trolley tour around the city. It was a beautiful day where all that we have learned in school really became personal for us as we got to experience it all up close. What was your favorite part of our trip? Leave a comment to earn some Behavior Bucks. Oh, and enjoy the slideshow!
St. Augustine on PhotoPeach

Stuck on Reading

Principal Phillips sure wowed us recently when she got STUCK on the wall in the front foyer! She convinced us that it is rewarding and exciting to get stuck on great books! She was reading a whole pile of them when we visited her! I am sure every one of our Young Supers is working hard to meet the 2nd 9 Week Book Goal so that they can participate in our upcoming midyear reading celebration! What book are you currently "stuck" on, Young Supers? Leave a comment and tell us all about it!