Rowena Spring Trip May 2010

Rowena Spring Trip 2010

Our class visited Rowena Plateau to observe the changes from fall to spring and to view the differences between the west and east.

The LIberty Project

As a wonderful way to conclude our study of early U.S. history and government we had two special visitors. Sara Grigsby and Joe Schneider came into ur classroom to share The Liberty Project. Joe is making a float for the Corbett Fourth of July parade that will feature the head of the Statue of Liberty. Surrounding the head will be flags created created by Mrs. Handy's, Ms. Steichen's, and our classroom.

Each classroom discussed what liberty and freedom meant to each of us and then we took those thoughts and ideas and design flag. The creativity and ideas they came up with were amazing. Be sure to look for the float in the Fourth of July parade and it will also be displayed in Portland at the Waterfront Park sometime in September.

Enjoy the slideshow!

Columbia River Gorge

Lose yourself in nature and find peace...

The final five weeks of our time together will be doing just that! We will be exploring the beauty of the Gorge. Comparing how it changes from fall to spring, looking at the beauty of the wildflowers that grow, helping to paint a mural in the grade school, and doing our part to help it remain the amazing place that it is.

To begin our classroom has been asked to paint important places and things found in the Gorge from Wahkeena Falls to Cascade Locks. From the historic stonework to the many falls and parks, our paintings have been done with lots of thought and care.

On May 10th and 11th we will be traveling up the Gorge to revisit Rowena Plateau and Larch Mountain to experience the changes that have taking place. We will also have the opportunity to see the beautiful wildflowers that are so abundant.

We recently joined with all of the members of the intermediate pod to help in the fight against garlic mustard. This very invasive plant is endangering many areas in the western part of the Gorge. Together we were able to pull over 80 bags of this plant near Guy Talbot State Park.