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Since 2003, we First Graders at Greater Portland Christian School in South
Portland Maine, send a bear around the United States or sometimes the
world! When the teddy bear returns, students of the first grade then write
a book about their bear's adventures. The book is then published and the
children all get a copy.
In 2010- Japan!
Well, Snuggly has been sent on his adventure
for this year. He is going to Japan. Snuggly will be visiting Andy
Marston (class of 2005) and learning all about Japanese culture. You can
keep track of Snuggly by becoming his friend on Facebook. Search for “Snuggly
Bear”.
First grade is excited to hear about the
sights, the food, etc. of Japan!
This year he travels to England! Snuggly is
traveling with the Meek family to England! The Meeks are from England
and were willing to take Snuggly with them as they went home for a visit.
Magdalene Meek and her parents are new to GPCS and first grade this year.
They are excited to be given this opportunity to share with the class
the country where they still have family. The Meeks plan on taking Snuggly
to see the Horse Guards Parade. This is the ceremonial mounting of the
guard that takes place daily. Snuggly will visit Buckingham Palace, Big
Ben, Houses of Parliament, Windsor Castle, Nelson's Column and the Tate
Art Gallery. Snuggly will cruise down the River Thames, ride in an open
top double decker bus and a London taxi. The Meeks will also take Snuggly
to the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge to see the Ravens and the
Crown Jewels. Some of the photo opportunities planned are Snuggly in front
of the Wedding Cake Statue and at St. James Palace with the bear skin
soldiers who are not allowed to move or speak. The first grade class also
hopes that Snuggly will get to meet and extend his stay in England with
a first grade class in England. The Meeks are hoping to have Snuggly visit
the Titchmarsh Primary School in Northamptonshire. This is the school
where Magdalene's dad went when he was a young lad. First graders here
at GPCS hope to write letters back and forward with several students at
Titchmarsh Primary School. WOW! Can't wait to read their book this year!
Read L Magazine for more about Snuggly's UK
adventure.
Check out my photo album on Shutterfly!
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