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WE ST J E FFE RSO N H IL L S SC HO O L DI ST RIC T NE WS – McCLE LLAN E LE M E N TARY SC HOOL
We’ve Got Bugs
The fourth graders at McClellan Elementary have
participated in a cross-curricular unit of study this year
focused on the life cycle and habitat of millipedes and
the social structures of ants, termites, and honeybees.
In order to extend upon their learning, the students
had an opportunity to participate in a hands-on insect
experience led by a local entomologist, Mr. Chad Gore.
Mr. Gore presented information to the students
in the morning and then the fourth graders broke
into three groups and rotated around insect activity
stations. Throughout the day, the students had an
opportunity to learn how entomologists identify
insects based on their physical traits, watch giant
cockroaches race, and even create their own
personalized insect using their first name. It was a
great experience and the students learned a lot about
insects and entomology!
EARTH DAY
On Friday, April 22, 2016, McClellan Elementary’s PTA
celebrated Earth Day. Mr. and Mrs. Hausman, parents of Ryan
and James as well as heads of our Birdwatchers Committee,
kicked the day off with our first graders by making a birdseed
feeder in our cafeteria. They used recycled toilet paper rolls,
Crisco and seeds. Each student got to take them home to
hang in their own yard. Later that day, a group of our PTA
parents and their children arrived at our Butterfly Garden
to weed, plant new flowers and plants, and to mulch. The
garden was transformed! Several children also made extra
bird feeders to hang in our maple tree. The parents reset
the bird bath and butterfly house and the children painted
colorful stones to place throughout the garden.
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