Look at what happened over spring break!

The Big Class Pet Mix-up

We just discovered that our hamster, Stuart, is really A GIRL! Here's what some students had to say about the big mix-up.

Spring planting

We opened lima beans and learned about three parts: the embryo, cotyledon, and the seed coat. We also planted lima bean seeds. What does a seed need to grow?

Celery is a Stem

What did you predict would happen to the celery when we put it in a vase of red water?
What do you observe now?

A Post from Governor Perdue

This is our governor of North Carolina, Beverly Perdue. We contacted her on her website and here is her response:

What an honor it is to be invited to take part in this wonderful blog for Edwards' Eagles first grade class. I took some time to visit the blog today. It is easy to see how much fun Ms. Edwards' students are having and how much they are learning.

Whether deciding how to spend a few cents in your allowance, or billions of dollars in the North Carolina state budget, it all comes down to one thing: Choosing what matters most to you.

As governor, there is nothing more important than you, the students in Ms. Edwards' first grade, and all of the other students in North Carolina classrooms just like yours. I want to make sure all students learn all they can. I also want your teachers to have all the tools they need to be the very best at helping you learn. If teachers and students all do their part, I know there will be a bright future for all of us and for North Carolina.

That is why I like the job of governor so much. Every day I have the opportunity to help make the lives of people all over North Carolina a little better. As the first person in my family to go to college and the first woman to become North Carolina governor, I know there is no limit to where our dreams can take us if we do our best in school and work hard.

I wish all of you in Ms. Edwards' first grade a wonderful spring and great success as you continue your education.

Sincerely,

Bev Perdue

Poems

Did you know that April is Poetry Month? This year you have written lists, stories, reports, recipes, songs, and letters. Poems are another way to express your knowledge,thoughts, or feelings. Publish your spring poems here!

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Painted Lady Butterflies

Ethan brought in caterpillars that will soon become painted lady butterflies. Let's observe the changes in their life cycle. Write your observations here!

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