Visit to School

Today I got to go to Ms. E's classroom. You can definitely tell that she teaches social studies by all of the materials she has on her ways and around her classroom. She even has this copy of the Constitution that is over 6 ft tall. I think she got it from the Constitution Center in Philadelphia when she went there last summer.

I must admit that I am a little jealous of this teddy bear that stays in her classroom. She got it from the Smithsonian Museum gift shop. It is a replica of the one created for Teddy Roosevelt. Did you know the Teddy Bear was named after him. She also has a Winnie the Pooh wearing a graduation cap and gown that is from when she graduated from college as well as a Beaver that represents the University of Maine at Farmington where she attended her undergraduate studies.

Ms. E. also has in her classroom some beanie babies shaped like elephants and donkeys. I think they are to represent the last two elections. I wonder if she plans to get the two that represent this election year. Below is a picture of me with all the donkey and elephant in her class. You would think she taught kindergarten with all of toys she has.


One of my favorite posters from her classroom is one a map of Arlington Cemetery. It shows exactly where I will get to visit next April. I am really looking forward to walking through a location that was created to honor those who have fought and died for our country. In the cemetery is also the mast from the USS Maine as well monuments for the Challenger (1986) that happened when Ms. Edwards was in elementary school as well as the Colombia (1999) explosion. People can also visit the grave sites of John Kennedy, his wife Jackie O, and his brother Robert. At JFK's grave site is an eternal flame that is supposed to never go out. I hear though that due to the high wind that can occur that occasional the flame goes out and they relight it. At Robert Kennedy's grave is a simple cross because that is what he requested. When I visit Arlington I will also get the opportunity to witness the changing of the guard ceremony. Ms. Edwards has seen it at least five times and she still gets chills every time she witnesses it.


Also on her wall is a poster of license plates. In the license plates are written the preamble to the United States Constitution. Ms. Edwards picked up the poster while in Washington D.C. last summer. Each state is represented in one of the license plates. People can be really creative with their art.

Ms. Edwards taught two government classes yesterday and one US history II class. Today she taught two history classes and one government. I got the chance to meet some of the students who will go going with us on the trip to Europe. I also got to meet Mrs. Morse's daughter. I hope she get a chance to check out my blog.

Below is a picture of me wearing this funny hate I found in Ms. E's room as well as a picture of her classroom.





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picture of me with passport

I have been informed that I forgot to add the picture of me with my passport. So above is a picture of me with my brand new passport. I am so excited about my trip.

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Getting Ready for my first trip.

I am so excited. In less then 25 days I will be on my first adventure to Europe. I will be traveling with Ms. Edwards school and visiting places like Paris, Rome, Pisa, and Milan. We even get to go on a train ride through Switzerland. I hope that the train is like the one in the Harry Potter books.

I am not looking forward to the flight over to Paris though. I was not reserved a seat on the plane so I will have to stay in the backpack above every one's head. I need to remember to pack a pillow and blanket so that I can try and get some sleep. Hopefully Ms. Edwards will not be using the Nintendo DS the whole time so that I can play a little Mario Party on the flight. If nothing else i guess I could read some.

Do you think they make bear snacks in Europe? Maybe I should pack some of my own just in cases.

I am also excited because I am getting a new outfit for my trip tonight. You can see a picture of me in my new outfit below. I am hoping to find a hat while over in Europe. I am also hoping to to get my picture taken at a lot of historical sites and with some of Ms. E's students. So what do you think of my new pj's?

Please ignore the wallpaper in back. Below is a picture of me with my traveling clothes and my own personal passport. I am so excited by the fact that I will be in Europe very soon. After the Europe trip I plan to go on a few walking trips and hopefully spend a few weeks in Virginia this summer. There is always the Disney trip with Ms. Wood to look forward and the trip to Washington DC and Williamsburg Virginia with the students. So what do you think of my travel outfit?

I almost forgot to tell you the most exciting news of all. While at the Bangor Mall I made a new friend. His name is Thomas. I think he might be named after Thomas Jefferson. I think I will call him Tom for short or maybe Tommy. He is also planning some exciting adventures. I think he is going to California for the week of vacation and spend his summer at Brewster Academy in Wolfboro, NH. I hope that he sets up his own blog. Below is a picture of our hanging out at Ms. Edwards house. I am SO excited to have a new friend to travel with.


I think that Thomas is a Red Sox fan. His hat and slipper kind of give it away. I think I need to get me a pair of those slippers. Well I think I have talked long enough today. I probably won't blog again until after I go to Europe. I won't be able to blog while in Europe because Ms. Edwards will not let me pack a computer. I guess I should be happy that she is letting me go.

Well talk to you soon
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