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In response to your call for exchange of what's happening, here's what's
happening in the eastern portion of the state Washington, USA.
 
The Weather
We have had mostly clear skies, warm, sunny days(60-70 * F. ) and cool nights
(30-40 * F.) . We had a frost two nights ago, nipping my tomato and squash
plants. 
The Plants
Chrysanthemums and other fall flowers are in full bloom. The leaves on the
trees are falling fast, about an inch deep a day in the park with deciduous
trees. In other parts of our city pine needles are collecting too. 
The Birds
Most summer birds have left. Empty nests are seen in the trees. We have not
yet seen flocks of geese and ducks on the Pacific Flyway. We have a national
wildlife preserve near our city which should be busy in just a few weeks. It
has been so dry for two years, however, that many of the ponds have dried up
reducing the preserve's ability to offer respite for flocks.
The Minibeasts
One advantage of the dry weather is no mosquitos! We have not been bothered at 
all this summer. However, we have had a great abundance of yellow jackets and
wasps.
 
Spokane's coordinates are near 118 W. and 48 N. 
 
Discovery School is a small, private k-6 school in Spokane, WA. As the
Library/Media/Computer teacher, I have been trying to be alert to
telecommunication opportunities for each class.  I gave your "Global
Environmental Watch" letter to Mary, our Early Center teacher. This fits
nicely with her style and curriculum. She would like to take a monthly walk
with the children, making observations and sharing them with you. I will
simply bring them your postings. Each child has a journal. She has made a copy 
of your letter to paste into each child's journal and they made drawings (and
a few words or letters) of what they saw on their walk. Upon returning to the
classroom, they wrote the letter together. 

Great idea to share observations.
Lorna Kropp, Discovery School, Spokane, WA


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