Friday, November 18, 2011

Senator Collins Visited Us Today

Today we had a visit from United States Senator Susan Collins.  She read Antlers Forever, by Frances Bloxam to the entire first grade.  Dr. Manuel, our superintendent, introduced her to us.  Senator Collins also read to the second grade.  I learned that many of my first graders are familiar with this book.  Frances Bloxam lives right in Bath and is my neighbor.
Here are some pictures from her visit:

She showed the pictures to all of the children as she read the book:

The first graders were a captive audience: