1-C's Wildlife Habitat. Ella Kate has had a great 1st grade year - we love her energetic creative teacher - Mrs. Sanders. Ella Kate's class, 1-C, created a Don't Litter Club at Burruss and they are also doing a STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Mathematics) project to create a Wildlife Habitat. Their class selected a 10x15 area that was overgrown with weeds, etc., designed a layout for their garden (this included a rock lined walking path, etc.) and got to work digging. The idea is to plant native plants to Georgia that will attract pollinators (i.e. butterflies, etc.). I got to join them on their adventure and get my hands dirty clearing weeds, etc. Their class sold hand made bracelets to raise money to purchase plants, top soil, etc. Love it that her teacher encourages such hands on learning. Dave, whom used to work at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, during the summers in college was able to use the money their class raised to purchase the plants. Dave's old boss at CNC who has managed their green house for 30+ years was a great help in selecting native plants to Georgia that would work best for their project. Thanks Dave and CNC for your support.
Sadly I did not take a before picture of this area but it was completing overgrown. These kids worked!
Ella Kate and her teacher digging away.
It was almost impossible to get a picture of her face b/c she would not stop digging :) Go Ella Kate. Proud of you.
The best smile she could muster up while I was disturbing her work. :)
Love Mrs. Sanders. A great teacher who is not afraid to get her hands dirty.
They all worked together so well.
So proud of their hard work.
Good Job 1-C. They got the area all cleaned out.
Next stop to plant their native pollinators.
My little book worm. She loves the Magic Treehouse Book series (thank you LeLe for introducing it to her) and has already read 17 books in the series. :)
A Day on the Farm. Ohh how I love a good preschool play. You truly never know what will happen. John's 3-K Spring Play.
Our cute little farmer.
He spotted big sis. So happy.
Love this face when he saw Ella Kate in the audience. So glad I checked her out of school for a couple of hours to cheer on this sweet boy. He adores his sisters.
I love his infectious smile.
Sweet Brant.
Best buddy George.
And so it begins. John and London begin to loose control...:)
Thank you Papa and LeLe for always being there to cheer us on :)
John's supporters. We love you Johnny boy.
Burruss Fun Day. One of the most exciting days of the year for Burruss Beavers.
John and Charlotte dressed and ready for Fun Day!!
Sweet Charlotte.
John was thrilled to get to eat lunch by Ella Kate in her classroom. He totally thought he was a 1st grader.
My girls.
They included John in all the activities including a special double stuffed cookie - he was in heaven.
So proud to have gotten that cookie.
James loved John and these two stuck together most of the day.
Ella Kate and one of her BFF's Sophie.
What a great class.
Heading back outside for more fun.
Vivian, Ella Kate, Allison, and Sophie.
John fit right in.
John's new friends :)
They thought his Braves shirt was cool and drew him with chalk. John told them all about how he ran the bases at Turner Field.
Snow cone.
I love me some McKenzie.
How Charlotte enjoyed Fun Day. She never made a peep.
We love you Mrs. Sanders.
Cheers to a great year and perfect day.
Baby Charlotte after we got home from Fun Day.
