Or so the saying goes. This week our student-teacher, Mrs. Odell, will be helping Room 15 students uncover whether they’re a bunch of turkeys, a bushel of sweet potatoes, or a skillet full of sausages. The kids will be learning how to read food labels in order to make informed decisions about the foods they eat. They’ll also be planning a day’s worth of meals. Their small groups of four (simulating a traditional family) will be required to plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each group has just $25 to “spend” in our imaginary classroom store. Their meals must meet the standards identified in the Food Pyramid and be between 1800 and 2200 calories per person. Students will also be counting their grams of fat, sugar, and protein as well.

Also this week students will be attending our Arbor Day field trip (see below), reciting DARE essays, hearing about “The Indian Wars” during history, and reading from their independent reading selection. Students were required to select a novel last Friday from which to read from each night. They’re expected to read for about 20 minutes each night and record a summary in their vocabulary/homework journal. This summary requires an adult’s signature for the student to receive credit.

Parents who wish to join us on the Arbor Day plant should be at the school by 8:45 on Friday. Students need to wear clothes and shoes appropriate for the event. If possible, each child should bring a pair or work/garden gloves. Thanks for your support of this event!