Afterwards Sarah took the class on an insect collecting expedition at the playground. They caught some flies, a butterfly, and found lots of ants. Nobody was disappointed. The kids were delighted to discover bug collecting in their playground, and their enthusiasm made Sarah smile as she ran from one group to another to see the ants they d found. NETL s Richard Jones and Joann Corrigan were invited by the Pittsburgh Public Schools System to judge their Energy Conservation Posters.
Poster Contest an overwhelming success.
The students entries showed originality, creativity, and insight into the importance of recycling, conserving energy, improving air quality, and making our environment a cleaner place to live. The competition was keen. The excellent quality of the posters made the selection process difficult. Angie Cooper helped West Jefferson Hills Gill Hall Elementary School School students gain insight into the wonderful world of insects by sharing her insect collection. Jerry Boyle, Mr. Kirchdoerfer, and the German students stop for a photo during their NETL tour.