The Third Graders and I planted a tree this spring on the new Storm Lake Elementary ground. We planted right next to my classroom window on the Southwest grassy area, so that we can watch it grow every year. The students wrote a note on a piece of paper which was to be some kind of good wish for our country. Then before we put the tree in the ground we threw the papers in the hole. Each child got to throw some dirt in the hole with an orange plastic container. After it was covered up, we then pushed down the dirt around it and placed mulch on top. The janitors put straps on the stakes to hold it in place in the ground and from wind damage. They will water it this summer. The tree is a White Burr Oak. It is growing nicely with lots of green leaves on it. It was a fun experience enjoyed by all of the students.
