Three classrooms of fifth graders were greeted by some very excited parents last Friday evening as two charter buses returned to Grainwood with their children. We are very happy to announce that all Grainwood fifth graders participated in this year's annual trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learnign Center (ELC). From Monday through Friday, students were engaged in learning activities from dawn to dusk (and beyond), with most classes happening outdoors in the Northern Minnesota woods. Classes included: Outdoor Games, Earth Works, High Ropes Course (a blast!), Weather, Seeds of Change, Forest Ecology, Beaver Ecology, Renewable Energy, White Tailed Deer, Rocks, Basic Winter Survival (outdoors), Beginning Orienteering, Trees and Keys, Owl Pellets, Paper Making, Rock Wall Climbing and Skits (a favorite). Students did not participate in all of these classes, but were able to create a weekly schedule according to their interests. 
Please enjoy the slideshow on the front page of the blog and the video below. The slideshow is a compilation of pictures of students, parents, ELC staff and Grainwood staff participating in the events hosted at Wolf Ridge. Thanks to all the parents and staff who contributed to this collection. The video, on the otherhand, was produced by aspiring videographer and Grainwood fifth grader Cole Greenlee. Thanks Cole sharing your perspective and talents.
ELC Video-Fifth Grade Style!
Temperatures hovered in the teens to single digits all week and the scenery was breathtaking. With Lake Superior in the background (very visible while on the high ropes course) and trees blanketed with snow, the site was very much a winter wonderland. Thanks again to all parent chaperones who took time out of their very busy lives to support their own children and all the fifth grade students at Grainwood. This trip could not happen without your help!
Please enjoy the slideshow on the front page of the blog and the video below. The slideshow is a compilation of pictures of students, parents, ELC staff and Grainwood staff participating in the events hosted at Wolf Ridge. Thanks to all the parents and staff who contributed to this collection. The video, on the otherhand, was produced by aspiring videographer and Grainwood fifth grader Cole Greenlee. Thanks Cole sharing your perspective and talents.
ELC Video-Fifth Grade Style!
Temperatures hovered in the teens to single digits all week and the scenery was breathtaking. With Lake Superior in the background (very visible while on the high ropes course) and trees blanketed with snow, the site was very much a winter wonderland. Thanks again to all parent chaperones who took time out of their very busy lives to support their own children and all the fifth grade students at Grainwood. This trip could not happen without your help!
