April Late Opening Community Day and Run For The Arts

For our late opening in April we had community guest speakers!  Officer Scott came from the Portland Police Department.  He shared a lot of great information with the children and they in turn asked some amazing questions.  He spoke about the tools he uses and the work he does in our community.  After lunch Ms. Adonica came and shared her experiences as a letter carrier.  The children we amazed that she had to deliver the mail in the winter time even in a storm.  They were also excited to hear about how she dealt with large packages and dogs.  Later in the afternoon the local fireman came over to visit.  The children were able to take a little trip through the firetruck and see all the tools both on the outside of the truck and then inside.

RUN FOR THE ARTS 
RUN APRIL 25th
MONEY IS DUE MAY 10th
 I have challenged the children to have a little friendly competition in our class.  The top three money makers will earn a trip to Mississippi Pizza with me before the end of the year. 

The PTA is also sending the top two classes to Mt. Scott Community Center for a day of skating and swimming!  My class has won this the last two years.  I have challenged these guys to do it again!  It is a fun trip and the money raised ALL goes to get more art in the classroom!


Contest Questions:
Have your student email me with the answers to these questions and your child could win lunch with the me!  Everyone's name will be put into a drawing, I will draw two names to have a special lunch with me!

What is the most important tool a police officer uses?

What day of the week do mail carriers not work?

What type of fire vehicle came to visit us?  What other types of vehicles are part of the fire department?

When should you call 911?

 Officer Scott shares what it is like to be a Portland Police Officer

 Ms. Adonica talks about carrying the mail up steep hills in the winter weather.

Checking Out The Fire Engine!