Poetry Continues Throughout April

The students have continued to learn about poetry.  We worked on limericks this week and continued reading various works of poetry from a variety of authors. 

We had our annual all-school Poetry Slam on Friday and our class recited "Boa Constrictor" by Shel Silverstein.  This was the poem of choice to do together as a class.  The kids did a wonderful job as they each memorized a line from the poem, and added wonderful expression!  We have been working on our public speaking skills and presenting to an audience.  Add to that passing along a hand-made boa constrictor.  Nice job putting that together 3rd graders!

On Tuesday, April 26th, we had a special guest presenter come into our classroom.  Dr. Dean Bauman, his wife Mary, and chocolate lab, Keeper, spent an hour with Mrs. D.'s kids and Lisa Renfrow's reading class.  Dr. Bauman is an honored veterinarian who volunteers his time working at the Iditarod each year and shared his experiences from this year's event with us.  It was a wonderful presentation and we were all excited to have him.  Dr. Bauman and Mary commented on how impressed they were about the knowledge the kids had about the Iditarod and the mushers.  The Bauman's own Mobile Veterinary Service in Newport.

An important school schedule reminder...
Eddyville Charter School will be in session every Monday in May.  The next day off from school will be Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day Holiday). 

Snacks would be greatly appreciated!  We are running low...

Have a wonderful week!