Welcome to Miss Harr's Blog!

11/25/2011

Miss Natalie Harr

An Antarctic Blog
Dear Students, Community Members, Educators, and Global Science Enthusiasts...

The countdown is on... In exactly 30 days, I will embark on a trip of a lifetime. I will be traveling to Palmer Station, Antarctica as a member of Dr. Lee's 2012 Antarctic Research Team. I am proud to represent the first elementary teacher ever invited on the team. Our five member team will depart in late December and travel 8, 000 miles by both air and ship to reach the southernmost continent in the world. While there, we will conduct research on the largest land animal in Antarctica...any guesses? I will also be leading the team's educational outreach program, which will target our youngest and most impressionable learners. I want to thank all my fellow teachers, administrators, and community members for their support of the Crestwood-Antarctica Connection.

Hold on tight...let the adventure begin!

Nature Detective Challenge: Locate all seven continents. Find the southernmost continent in the world. Would you want to visit there? Why or why not?

Map provided by mapsofworld.com

34 Comments

Jeff Durbin

11/25/2011 08:19:50 am

Natalie,
Good luck with your upcoming experience. I look forward to checking in from time to time.

Room 306 CIS

11/28/2011 12:21:03 am

Hi Miss Harr,
We hope you have fun. Maybe you will see some insects. We hope you will stay warm. We hope you see penquins and seals. We hope you have a safe trip. Will you let us know when you see animals? How long will you be there? How will you get there?
Happy trails,
Mrs. Krupar's science class

Bonnie Soos

11/28/2011 09:45:01 am

Hey Nature Nat!!! I am soooo proud of you and am looking forward to counting down the days till your departure as you embark on the biggest adventure of your life. I'll be by your side every step of the way.

Love your sister & best friend,
Bonnie

La clase de Señora Soos- periódo 1

11/28/2011 09:08:37 pm

¡Buena suerte Señorita Harr! ¡Tenga un viaje fabuloso!

La clase de español- el periódo 2

11/28/2011 09:58:15 pm

Good luck on your expedition! We are extremely excited for your voyage! We cant wait to Skype you and learn about what you are discovering! Have a great time :)

La clase de español III (Señora Soos)

11/29/2011 12:52:28 am

¡Hola!¿Qué pasa? ¡Tenga un buen viaje! Diga a los pinguinos y los animales marinos "hola" de la clase de español III el sexto periódo! Adiós

Maddalena Rinaldi

11/29/2011 04:02:20 am

Hi Natalie,
good luck with your trip to Antarctica.
What a wonderful experience, both professionally and personally! Enjoy every minute of it.
Bon Voyage,
Maddalena Rinaldi

Tammy Casto

11/30/2011 11:44:31 am

enjoy your trip and it was really nice to meet you. Thanks for teaching me about your trip.

La clase de español 4-Señora Soos

12/2/2011 12:32:19 am

¡¡Tenga un buen viaje!!! ¡Esperamos que encuentres muchos insectos!

madison robertson

12/4/2011 10:04:51 am

Tona Eyerman

12/5/2011 10:25:23 am

Good Luck on your trip! We will be praying for your safe travels. Joshua is excited to follow your blog and looks forward to chatting via Skype while you are gone. Best wishes!!

Mrs. Crowe's First Grade Class

12/5/2011 10:41:48 pm

Dear Miss Harr,
Thank you for teaching us about Antarctica. We can't wait to learn more. Have a good trip. We will miss you.
Your Science Students

emily ballentine

12/6/2011 07:00:32 am

deer missharn i hoep you have a fun time at antarctica

Andy Shehorn

12/9/2011 12:44:06 am

I look forward to reading about your discoveries with the Belica. The blog seems to be going along well. Good luck on the trip!

Audrey Kulish

12/9/2011 01:44:48 am

I Love you <3
Have fun playing with the penguins!

caroline edwards

12/9/2011 08:43:41 am

have a good time miss harr

madison robertson

12/10/2011 10:14:04 am

i hope you have a good trip Miss Harr

Ron Gates

12/10/2011 10:13:36 pm

Hi Miss Harr, I am excited for you. To be part of a research team and travel to the bottom of the world must be so incredable. Good luck and stay warm.

Molly Gilles

12/12/2011 08:27:36 am

Miss Harr,
You are a great science teacher. I'm learning a lot on your blog!

Marissa Hayford in Mrs.Crowes

12/13/2011 08:19:56 am

Dear Miss Harr,
Thank you and Dr. Lee for teaching my mommy, Daddy and I all about Antarctica. I realy like science. Be carefull and we'll miss you!! I would like to hear all about it when you get back. Merry Christmas and with love, Marissa

Harmony Rezabek Mrs. Crowes

12/14/2011 08:49:39 am

have a great time on your trip!! cant wait to hear about it and see the pictures Merry Christmas!!

paige Rezabek

12/14/2011 08:56:28 am

Hello Mrs.Harr i hope you have a great time in antarctica and have fun studeing the cool animals and bugs down there it is a one in a life time chance to get to go to antarctica it would so cool to be able to go there becouse its at the bottom of the earth. hope you stay warm

paige Rezabek

12/14/2011 09:05:29 am

also i hope to follow your blog from time to time Merry Christmas I am very happy for you good luck bbyyeeeeee ill talk to you later

Lauren Barnes

12/15/2011 07:48:34 am

Dear Miss Harr,
I hope you have a great time at Antarctica. I hope you are safe. Love Lauren

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12/16/2011 07:05:29 am

Hi Natalie,
We are so proud of you.. Will be visiting your Blog often. You are such a lovely dancer.. Maybe you will be able to Tango with a Penguin.. Have a Wonderful Holiday..

Marissa hAYFORD

12/21/2011 09:10:48 am

i HOPE YOU HAVE FUN.LOVE MARISSA

Jessica Dankert

12/21/2011 10:44:51 am

Congratulations on your upcoming adventure!!! I wish you the best of luck. Mrs. Dankert's Third Grade class at Wintersville Elementary will definitely be keeping up with your blog. :)

Lisa Reid

12/22/2011 08:42:43 pm

Hi Natalie!
I'm so excited for you...what a great adventure you have ahead of you. Just letting you know my science classes at Windham Junior High School are looking forward to reading your blog. Have a blast!

Bonnie Soos

12/25/2011 10:08:46 pm

Hey Nature Natalie! I can't believe that today has actually arrived.....the day that marks the beginning of an amazing, once in a lifetime adventure. I wish you a safe and unforgettable journey to the ends of the earth and back. I'll be by your side every step of the way and will be checking the blog 24/7 for updates. Good luck to you and Dr. Lee's research team....return home safely and with tons of info, stories and pictures. God bless. I will miss you ........

Love you tons,
Bonnie (sister and best friend)

Sandy K Harr

12/26/2011 08:08:36 am

Good luck on your trip honey. After months of planning you are finally on your way. We love you so much! Keep us posted on your travels.

Love,
Mom & Dad

Mark J. Soos

12/27/2011 08:58:52 pm

Hope you have an enjoyable trip!

Ed Soldo

1/2/2012 08:22:08 pm

GREAT start to your role in the expedition. You're following in the great tradition of Pat Betteley. I'm looking forward to seeing what's coming next as you STEP onto the continent. Remember to record the small, seemingly mundane details of everyday life at the Palmer Station and environs. Ranger Ed

Mrs. Crowe's Class

1/2/2012 11:42:14 pm

We just heard that you arrived at Palmer Station. We are glad to hear you had a safe trip. We can't wait to hear more.

wendy broman

1/3/2012 10:56:15 pm

Hi Miss Harr,
We have been reading, watching videos and learning all about Antarctica. It is really exciting to have one of our very own teachers down at the bottom of the earth.

Your boat ride sounded scary with the 22 foot waves. I'll bet you are glad to be on land finally.

How are the penguins doing down there???? Have you seen any wildlife yet.......like the wingless flies???

Have a great adventure...........Mrs. Broman's third grade class

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