Sunday, October 31, 2010

A Bird Bonanza (Plus More!)

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:
A Bird Bonanza (Plus More!)

On Friday, Nov. 5th students are invited to participate in a Bird Bonanza – sponsored by the Wyoming Audubon Society.   Students will be introduced to the wonderful world of birds including: avian adaptations, cavity nesting, bird areas of Wyoming, habitat ecology, bird identification, anatomy, and migration.  Students will also get to dissect owl pellets and discover what is inside! 
PLUS MORE! Thanks to Mrs. Uhling, we are going to offer the Story-Telling Workshop again this year.  PLUS EVEN MORE! Fifth and sixth grade students who signed up to participate in the Science Posse’s SCIENCE ALIVE: CDC Wyoming Workshop will also have a chance to complete their pre-coursework.  Students must complete and turn in their pre-coursework by the end of the Fantastic Friday session.
Younger Grades (K – 2nd Grade)
·         Session 1 :             8:00 am – 9:55 am - A Bird Bonanza
·         Session 2:              10:10 am – 11:00 am – Brain Blasters
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Story – Telling Workshop

Older Grades (3rd – 6th Grade)

·         Session 1:              8:00 am – 9:00 am – Science Posse Prep Work (5th and 6th Grades Only)
9:00 – 9:55 am – Story-Telling Workshop
·         Session 2:              10:10 am – 12:00 pm– A Bird Bonanza
Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning times and will return at noon – Out of town students will need to stay for both session unless a parent arranges to pick them up.   
We always welcome parent volunteers, so if you are able to join in the fun, or if you have any questions please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Pics from Super, Startling Science Day











Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Upcoming Schedule

Oct. 29th –Super, Startling Science
·       First Session (K-2nd Grade) – Sponsored by the Conservation District
·       Second Session (3rd – 6th Grade) – Sponsored by the 4-H Extension Office

Nov. 5th –A Bird Bonanza (Presented by the Wyoming Audubon Society)/Story-Telling/Science Posse Prep
·       First Session K-2nd - A Bird Bonanza
·       First Session 3rd-6th - Story-Telling / Science Posse Prep
·       Second Session K-2nd - Brain Blasters / Story-Telling
·       Second Session Grades 3rd-6th – A Bird Bonanza

Nov. 12th Science Posse / Field Trip
·         Grades K-4th: Field Trip to Rock Springs (View Capitol Christmas Tree and Ice-Skating)
·         Grades 5th and 6th – UW Science Posse (at SES)

Dec. 3rd – Holiday Workshop/ Story-Telling
Remember no Fantastic Fridays on Nov. 19th (regular school day) and Nov. 26th (Thanksgiving break).

Oct. 29th - Super, Startling Science

Friday Enrichment Activity Invitation:
Super, Startling Science Day

 On Friday, Oct. 29th students will get to explore the strange and startling powers of chemistry.  Hands-on activities will include turning corn into plastic, making paper bleed, and creating ooey, gooey, polymer worms.

·          Session 1 : 8:00 am – 9:55 am K-2nd Grades
(Special Guest: Jean Runner – Conservation District)

·         Session 2:  10:10 am – 12:00 pm for 3rd-6th Grade
(Special Guest: Shawna w/ 4-H extension office)

Busses will pick up at the regularly scheduled morning time and will return at noon – Out of town students will need to stay for both session unless a parent arranges to pick them up.   
We always welcome parent volunteers, so if you are able to join in the fun, or if you have any questions please contact Angela Tourney @ 307-710-6218 or ATourney@crb2.k12.wy.us

Laramie Field Trip Pictures