My 103.9 and Taste of Sonoran Sky

Last week we took a field trip to the radio station, My 103.9 to record a promo for the upcoming "Taste of Sonoran Sky" event. 

Look Closely To See The Turtles On a Rock! Those Turtles Were Pretty Exciting!

We enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch by a pond (yes, there were turtles!) got a station tour lead by Robin Nash, met some deejays, heard a little bit about the ins and outs of radio and recorded a promo. The video clip above (produced by 103.9) sums up our exciting day! I am really looking forward to the "Taste" event and hope to see you all there! I know our PTO has been working hard to put together an enjoyable evening, the food sounds delicious and some of the auction items are incredible! Incidentally, my husband, Jim Sharpe will be emceeing. If childcare is a concern ("Taste" is for adults only) Xtreme Gymnastics is running a "Kids Night Out" event at the same time. 

Robin Nash Explained Playlists and Radio Station Formats To The Class.

Special thanks to Robin Nash to inviting us to the station and making this once-in-a-lifetime field trip happen, and of course my parent helper! 

We Felt Like Rock Stars Touring The Radio Station!

Pioneer Living History Museum

Two days before Spring Break, we took a field trip to the Pioneer Living History Museum. The weather was perfect for this outdoor tour!

Students participated in a scavenger hunt while exploring this historical village and learned about life in the 1800's. Many were surprised to learn how very different things were a few hundred years ago!

Stuffington Bear Factory

This Teddy Bear Was Built At The Factory And Weighs Over 500 Pounds!

We had a fabulous time at the Stuffington Bear Factory yesterday!

When we entered the building in the students "oooohed" and "ahhhhed" as they walked through a teddy bear lined tunnel.

We then got a brief history lesson on the teddy bear and got to play some animal themed Jeopardy.

Next, a tour of the factory which was certainly much more primitive than I expected. We saw some of the employees stitching by hand and using small sewing machines.

The best part of the day was when students to create their OWN stuffed animal. They had several choices and got to stuff it, watch someone sew it tightly shut, smooth it, brush it, bathe it, tie it with a festive ribbon and name their new creation. The trip was a lot of fun and the kids really loved that they all got to keep a memento. As always, thanks to our parent helpers! 

Robin Nash Helped Us Wish Dr. Seuss a Happy Birthday!

Last Friday we were treated to a Dr. Seuss read-aloud by the one and only, Robin Nash from My 103.9. She read us "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" and then stayed to answer lots of questions from curious 1st and 2nd graders.

Robin was a ton of fun and the students had a wonderful time interacting with her. Since her visit she has generously invited my class to her station for a tour and to record a real commercial in a production studio for the upcoming "Taste of Sonoran Sky" event. Details to follow very soon...

In the meantime, click below to enjoy Robin's rendition of the Dr. Seuss classic!

Slim Goodbody

Today we went on a field trip with all of the 2nd grade classes to see "Slim Goodbody" at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix. 

We arrived just as the show was beginning so we didn't miss any of Slim's antics. He entertained us with songs, sayings and funny demonstrations. 

He taught us about nutrition, the brain, the digestive system and to never, ever smoke! 

Slim Goodbody was a lot of fun, although my class was disappointed that he did not present anything about the urinary system. My students were also impressed with the sights of downtown Phoenix and liked being in a "real city"!

 I am writing this blog post with the students. They are blogging about today at the same time. Check out their blogs! 

Fun Is In Session!

Our Apple Store field trip was a huge success! Thanks so much to all the wonderful parent helpers who were part of this exciting experience. Students learned how to create a movie using iMovie '11.  At the end of the lesson the "genuises" helped each student burn his or her project(s) onto a DVD for them to keep.

Possibly the most exciting part of the trip was when we received lots of applause and loud cheering as we filed out of the store. (I don't think it because we were leaving.) 
Students kept mentioning their "standing ovation" for the rest of the day.

This is a compilation of most of the movies created during our field trip! Impressive work!

Click below to see some photos from this field trip: