Ocracoke Day 3

This morning we visited the Ocracoke Lighthouse built in 1823.  Do you know how many years ago it was built?  

What can you infer about the height of the lighthouse? Why do lighthouses need to be tall? 

The Ocracoke Lighthouse is 77.5 feet tall.

Ms. Ballard and I got to go inside the lighthouse.  This is what it looks like from the top looking straight up.  Estimate how many stairs you would need to climb to reach the top. Look closely at the bricks on the left side of the photograph, you'll notice mortar from the old wooden staircase that was used when the lighthouse was first built 189 years ago.

The lighthouse keeper lives here.  This is actually two houses in one.  One family lives on the left and another family lives on the right side of the house.

First Grade Orientation

I want to invite you to school Tuesday, August 28, 2012 for First Grade Orientation at 5:30pm.  This will allow you the opportunity to meet all of the first grade teachers, ask questions, and learn a little bit about our curriculum and expectations this year.  Students will be able to share our classroom with you and some work they've completed in just the first couple days of school.  I look forward to meeting you and answering any questions or concerns you may have. 

In the meantime, please feel free to email me or comment on the blog.