Black Hawk Visit!

This afternoon a crew from Fort Drum landed a Black Hawk helicopter at our school.  So awesome!!

Every year, the Character Connection Club teams up with the local Lion's Club to coordinate sending huge boxes of supplies and goodies overseas to the soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The soldiers were greeting by a screaming throng of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (no one can scream like a middle-schooler!) as well as our local Patriot Guard Riders.

You can also check out our news clip here:

http://www.9wsyr.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3563293

A super thank you to Captain Fernando Martinez and everyone from the 10th Mountain Division!  

Ice Cream Party!

A couple weeks ago, our team had a Penny War Competition to see who could raise the most money for a charity.  Our girls raised a whopping $255.52 for the Make-A-Wish-Foundation!  And since I promised the winning team an ice-cream party......I opted for the hottest day of the week and scooped out 25 bowls for my gals.....

They brought in various toppings to share, and we had a "chill" afternoon just chatting.  It was really nice to relax for a bit and just enjoy each other's company without an academic agenda.

Mmmmm........now doesn't that look delicious?