Eli's Aikido Belt Test!

Yikes!  Be nice to Eli!

Gems and Jewels!

After the Folk Life Center, we went on to visit Jack's 

dad at his jewelry store.  We saw some beautiful diamonds,

amethysts, emeralds, aquamarine, zircon, and more!

We learned what a "gemologist" is!  And what are 

those special glasses for?  At the end, Jack's dad

gave us each a beautiful gem!

Thank you, John!

Cute little Isis helps out in with the jewelry making business!

Third Grade Tailors!

First, pinning is important!

Then on to the sewing machine.  Third graders were amazing

sewers.  They handled the sewing machine as though they had

always used one!  

What they made - is a surprise!  

Can't tell yet!

Love that snow!

No steps needed for this field trip crew!

An outside group photo!

Field Trip to Folk Life Center!

The gingerbread entries were amazing!  Check out a few!

Nora's entry!
Cinderella's Winter Coach!

A happy crew!

Pet Rocks and Pebble Pets! Part 2

The work continues during recess.  

Pet Rock homes are evolving!  

The Town Tailor!

Bird's eye view into Eli's Pet Rock abode!

Pet Rocks and Pebble Pets! Part 1

Just for fun, as part of the geology unit, third graders 

created their own pet rock environments.  They spent today's 

two cold recesses indoors creating - and create they did!

Check out some of the beginnings of their creations!

Oh yes, and thanks for the shoe boxes!

Kate was in today.  She brought in cupcakes and third graders  

were only too happy to help her celebrate her birthday!