This week we took some time to send some advice to our new president.  There was a lot of great advice.  One common theme... no one was quite sure of the color of his hair!

Upcoming Field Trips

We have a few upcoming field trips for your calendar. 

There is something for everyone!

Thursday, January 15

The U of M's Physic Force

Northrop Auditorium

Wednesday, February 4
Rollerskating

Saints North in Maplewood

Friday, February 27

Art Adventure Tour

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Fall Harvest

We spent some time in the garden today with Mrs. Gross.  She reminded the fourth graders that as third graders they planted a single packet of squash seeds back in the spring.  They got to see how those seeds have grown into beautiful plants with lots of squash.   

They students got to examine the leaves, flowers, tendrils, and fruit of the plant.  And then they got to pick!  They harvested 25 ripe squash that will be used to make soup for the Soup Luncheon next month.  The biggest squash was 5 pounds!

Field Trip to Target Field

We had a great time on our field trip to Target Field earlier in the month.  We got to see...

• the Champions Club
  
• the Legends Club
  
• the visitors' locker room
  
• the dugout
  
• where the organ player plays
  
• some of the "behind the scenes" passageways
  

Each fourth grader got to take a turn in the batting cage and everyone got a hit!  We had loads of fun learning about the science behind baseball bats and balls and all about reaction times.  Thank you to our chaperones who were able to join us!

Upcoming Field Trips

We have three field trips in the near future.  Please mark them on your calendar.

The Works

Friday, January 24

Bring a bag lunch.

Out of uniform.

One chaperone spot still available.

Rollerskating at Saints North

Tuesday, January 28

Regular lunch period.

Out of uniform.

Cost is $7 for bus and skate rental.

You may send up to $5 for snacks.

Parents are welcome to meet us there.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Thursday, February 6

Regular lunch period.

In uniform.

Looking for chaperones.

Peep Dioramas

We also took some time out from our studies to create Peep dioramas.  Check out the cozy living room, the Christmas tree shopping, and the blizzard.

Christmas Card Art

Last December each fourth grader chose an old Christmas card and expanded the picture from the front of the card.  Take a look at how clever our students are!

PS - If you have old cards to donate for next year please bring them in.