Learning About Bees

Bees

Bees

Bees

Bees

Bees


Bees


Today we had a special event in the library with the 2nd grade classrooms who have been learning about insects. Some of the students did extra research on "BEES" and presented their work this morning. After they showed their PowerPoint slides to their classmates and guests, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Tom Meade, local beekeeper. Mr. Meade brought some of his protective garb and a display hive with bees. There were plenty of questions for the Grade 2 researchers and for Mr. Meade. We had plenty to learn - did you know that when honeybees are angry they smell like old bananas?

This afternoon Mrs. Pearce made a special delivery of letters written by her students to thank Tom Meade for coming. More letters from Mrs. Rhodes class joined them and I'll be delivering the letters to Mr. Meade at the Richmond Farmers' Market next Saturday. If you're interested in knowing more, check out his website by searching for Daughters of the Queen. I want to thank Mr. Meade, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Manchester and all the 2nd graders for making this a great day!