FOSSIL  PARK   FINDS

        Eager students from Mrs. Hibdon's second grade class hold valuable treasures unearthed from Fossil Park on May 27, 2008.  These treasures from the hour-long dig included trilobites, shells, and many unique fossils encased in stone.   The students hand-brushed their fossils as well as washed away dust to uncover the valuable artifacts of the past.   Following that adventure, all second-graders from Blissfield Elementary ate at Olander Park, enjoyed the playground there, then traveled to Mayberry for a surprise treat of vanilla shakes!   What a memorable day!

 Alexis and Jack wash and brush away dust to uncover fossils (left).   Mitchell and Savannah inspect dark spots for fossils (to the right).  Below, Mr. Papenhagen, a parent chaperone, helps Ty, Jazmyn, and Tiffany spot those teeny, valuable fossils. 

J.D. and Kalli are engrossed in discovery (left).    Lindsay proudly displays her special fossil, while others continue to hunt.   Mrs. Mallory, in the blue coat, helps students to uncover and claim their finds.    This hands-on experience surely  was a meaningful way to link with the past!