Our students had a great opportunity to meet a representative from a the Dunes National Park! He brought native plants, along with live and skins from animals that can be found in our northern Indiana National Park.
Our first grade learners (students and teachers) have been busy! First Grade is moving right along with their driving question of "How can we make our school more nature friendly?" It has been amazing to watch the changes our students have made to our school and even our local community. Their first project was to make our school campus more nature friendly by adding plants to our landscaping. With the help of local garden centers and people, they were able to plant perennial plants that will grow on our campus year after year. Once the plants were in the ground, it was time to start thinking about the animals. First grade got local support from Wild Birds Unlimited and installed several bird feeders around the campus. The kids have really enjoyed watching the birds they have attracted to their schoolyard! Then our "change makers" started thinking more globally. Our first graders were so successful at making our school more nature friendly, they wondered if they could make our community a better place by making some of our parks and nature spaces more friendly to plants and animals. They decided they would raise money to install a box turtle habitat at the Zion Nature Park. Our first grade students raised over $800 to fund the project by serving lemonade at our annual Dad's Club Winterfest and by hosting a Coffee for a Cause morning for parents and community members. Our Superintendent, Mr. Scott Robison, came and spoke with the students about their project and how they were being "change makers" at their school and community. |
Union ElementaryThe mission of our school is to create a nurturing and kid focused learning environment where teachers, students, and parents work together in supportive and collaborative partnerships so all students can meet their potential. All members of our school community join in guiding each child in becoming a responsible, confident, and contributing member of society. Archives
January 2016
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