Today, after Afternoon Work Time and Afternoon Meeting, we talked about the new microphone systrem that we have. All of the classrooms at Burroughs have been equipped with a sound projection system for the teachers to use - the amplification will enable us to use a smaller voice and still be heard all over the classroom. We learned all about how it works, and then we got to try it out. Then Joseph brought in some photos from his family's trip to Niagara Falls and told us all about them (thanks, Joseph - and nice job!!). He even had his Flat Stanley with for the trip! We also sang Happy Birthday to Will with loud instruments.

We then headed to the gym to see the 4th and 5th graders who are in band and orchestra perform their spring concert. It was a great show, and even though it took nearly an hour, the kids did a super job being attentive listeners. After the concert, we went up to the Media Center to check out books with Mrs. Hennen.

When we got back down to our room, we took a couple of minutes to celebrate Will's birthday again by eating some yummy cupcakes that he brought for his birthday treat, and then headed outside for a well-deserved recess. After all that, it was time to pack up and head home!