Week 7
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind, and the third is to be kind." - Henry James
Dairy or Dates? Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Very few people are allergic to this fruit. Dairy: milk, yogurt, and cheese are great sources of calcium. New York State is the 3rd largest producer of milk.
Did you eat the rainbow way today?
“The best feeling in the world is… when you look at that special person and they're already smiling at you.”
What's your favorite family tradition?
FACT: The word “Date” comes from the Greek word daktylos, meaning finger.
FACT: The month of June is National Dairy Month.
FACT: Cows eat about 100 pounds of food every day and drink 50 gallons of water.
Take a Virtual Field Trip with Ms. B
Slide Mountain - the highest peak in the Catskills, reaching 4,190 feet in elevation.
Slide Mountain wasn’t identified as the Catskills' highest peak until the late 19th century. Renowned naturalist John Burroughs wrote of his memorable climbs up Slide Mountain, and it helped get the Catskills added to New York's Forest Preserve.
