Mr. Wardell

We had our last visit as a class with Mr. Wardell. It was bittersweet. The children love seeing him and telling him about all they are learning. Mr. Wardell brought them a cute little panda from his most recent visit to China. The children made him this video about all the things they feel are important about Mr. Wardell. He absolutely loved their creation.

Although it was our last visit as a class, it will not be the last we see of Mr. Wardell. He told the children he would be visiting them next year in their second grade classes. He has also generously committed to continuing the project that our class has started. Mr. Wardell is going to help Eagle Cliffs expand our access to 21 century learning.

Between our school's PTA, tech levy funds, the Billings Education Foundation, a Century Link grant, our read-a-thon fundraiser, and Mr. Wardell's incredible generosity we have some amazing opportunities coming our way next year. First, all three second grade classes will have 12 devices in each classroom. The entire first grade will be working in a one to one environment. This means each first grade student will have their own ipad at school! Incredible! Further, Eagle Cliff's kindergarten will have their own ipad lab. We absolutely saw the power in starting with digital tools early so I love that all students starting kindergarten at Eagle Cliffs will get to learn with ipads.

Thank you to Mr. Wardell for being the catalyst for this amazing learning project. Also, thank you to all who have contributed to our students' learning. What an adventure next year will be!