What an exciting way to end our year!
- Group 2 went on a field trip to New England Coffee, the largest independent roaster and distributor of coffee in New England, located in Malden, MA. We were briefed on our tour in the company's conference room by Account Manager, Tim Hodgkins. Then we donned "New England Coffee tour hats" to keep our hair from contaminating the factory. Our factory tour guide showed us the five huge roasters that roast the beans at a temperature of 400 degrees! We viewed the coffee bean in many stages: roasting, grinding, flavoring, packaging and shipping. We met so many interesting people and learned the importance of each position. Each student received gift bags which contained a travel mug, a writing journal, note cards, a pen and some mints. Thank you to the clever ladies in Marketing for this generous package! Also, each student received a complimentary bag of ground coffee to take home to their parents. The smells were very interesting and the noises were extremely loud! Our tour concluded with a pizza lunch in the conference room and a debriefing session of our tour! Thank you to New England Coffee for a great experience. (Also a big "thank you" to Lauren Poussard for escorting us on the trip!)
- As we watched our caterpillars grow and develop into chrysalides, we waited anxiously for their development into butterflies. Sure enough, perfect timing fell upon us! Slowly each one burst from its cocoon and our 10 Painted Lady butterflies were born and prospered in the butterfly habitat. We named each one and set them free into their natural environment. It was a bittersweet good-bye!
- We finished reading our group book, Stuart Little, and look forward to viewing the movie!
Monday 5/31/10
- A great big thanks to our veterans! Enjoy your day off and remember the importance of the day.
Tuesday 6/1/10
- Today is our last full-day of school!
- We will complete any unfinished work and watch Stuart Little.
Wednesday 6/2/10
- Dismissal at 12Noon
- Group 4, Laurie's class, invited Group 2 to attend their performance of an African folktale at 9:30. We will thoroughly enjoy the show!
- Please bring in a couple of bags so that we can clean our bins and cubbies!
Thursday 6/3/10
- Field Day/ Books & Awards/Art Show: 9:00am - 2:00pm. Please see the WAG e-mail for details!
Friday 6/4/10
- No school! Today is Graduation Day for our 8th graders- CONGRATULATIONS!
Have a wonderful summer break. Please be safe and healthy! I will miss all of you!
I look forward to seeing parents on Parent/Teacher Conference day on Thursday, June 10!
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