For our field trip, the 2nd grade and 2/3 classes went to the Hudson Gardens to study  plants. While we were there we did a lot of different activities. We went to the pumpkin patch and maze. We made bracelets that change colors when the sun hits them. They taught us how leaves use the sun's energy. We collected leaves and compared their shapes. On top of a hill we used telescopes to spot trees that were changing colors. In the pond we saw plants that live in the water. Frogs lived there too. We saw tons of cool plants on our field trip. It was fun.

By Ashley, Darian, & Keely

Doug G., 3rd Grade
Open heart surgery wouldn't be possible if this great pioneer didn't come along. Michael DeBakey was the first doctor to do open heart surgery. He developed an artificial roller pump, letting the blood bypass during surgery. The roller pump was just the beginning. In 1942, DeBakey joined the Army working for the medical division. DeBakey developed the first artificial heart which is a big deal because the patient would live longer and live a healthier life. Michael DeBakey is truly a medical Pioneer.

Mrs. Walter's Class PowerPoint Presentation,"Seasons"
(You will need PowerPoint software to view the presentation)

Snow
by Sam

Snow snow everywhere,
Will it stop or will it go?
Where's the sun in the sky?
Is it trying to hide?
When is it over, when will it stop?
YAY! Here comes the sun and it never will drop!