More Sad News!

My beloved mom, Joyce Schrader, passed away on April 23, 2015.  She was 91 years old.  You may recall that my dad (93) passed away last September, so I have lost both of my parents this school year.  My family and I will travel to Minnesota on May 8th for Mom's memorial service.  We appreciate your prayers during this difficult time.

Sincerely yours,

Mrs. Doiron

Eugene and Joyce Schrader

Easter Egg Hunt

On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, our students had an Easter Egg Hunt.  Thank you to Mrs. Lom and Mrs. Whitehead for spending hours stuffing candy into eggs, hiding the eggs, and supervising the Egg Hunt.  Thank you, also, to Mrs. Diogene, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Wright, for attending our Easter Egg Hunt.  A BIG thank you goes to all of those who send in plastic eggs and candy, which made our Easter Egg Hunt such a big success!

Jacksonville Zoo

We had a great field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo on Monday, March 30, 2015.  A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Lanier, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Whitehead, and Mrs. Wollitz, who served as parent chaperones.  Our students really impressed zoo visitors, as we discussed which "class" each animal was in.  For example, as we looked at the zebra, Mrs. Doiron asked students in which "class" the zebra is in.  Students responded that the zebra is a mammal.  When asked how they knew it was a mammal, our students replied that a zebra has fur or hair on its body and gives milk for its young.  While looking at the alligators, our students answered that the alligators are reptiles.  How do we know that?  The children stated that the alligators have backbones, dry scales, and are cold-blooded.  Our young scientists have a wealth of knowledge about amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles!