June 2011
Topeka Elementary
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On Monday, May 16,
2011 the Topeka Elementary Third Graders
went on a scavenger hunt
around Topeka.
Students visited Topeka Do It Best Hardware,
Topeka Pharmacy, Farmer’s State Bank, Peoples
Federal Savings Bank,
J.W. Priest and Sons, Fast
Lane/Subway, Tiffany’s
Restaurant, West Park and
Snax In Pax in their trek.
At each location, business
owners described a little
about what they do.
The third graders appreciated the time taken
at each business to help
them learn more about the town of Topeka.
Westview
Elementary
Thursday, May 5, the
sixth graders at Westview
Elementary School went
on a field experience to
Chicago. As part of the
social studies curriculum,
the sixth graders took in
a big city atmosphere for
the day. Students toured
Millennium Park where
they saw the Cloud, the
Crown Fountains, and the
outdoor gardens while
taking in the sights and
sounds of the city. Walking
down Michigan Avenue,
the students saw the hustle
and bustle of big city life
like taxis, elevated trains,
shops, and the many
cultures of people living in
the city. The students then
took the river and lake
tour at Wendella Boats.
They took in the many
skyscrapers and their
architectural features as
well as going through the
locks to get out into Lake
Michigan. Students then
took in the city from ninety
floors up as they toured
the Hancock Observatory.
Rounding out the day the
sixth graders spent time
at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Students stopped their fun to take a group photo.
Photo Submitted
The third graders gathered on the playground to show their thanks
to the businesses that supported the scavenger hunt. Photo Submitted