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Amedore watches Pinewood students spread their creative wings
December 2007
The
Karner Blue Butterfly is an endangered species and can be found in
nearby places such as the Pine Bush Preserve. It is also the
butterfly that the majority of Pinewood students voted for in a
state-wide contest to name the official state butterfly.
On Friday, December 21, Mrs. Vumbaco’s class shared their special
butterfly video presentation and posters with Assemblyman George
Amedore.
Aside from learning about butterflies that are native to New York
State, Vumbaco’s class showcased their knowledge of their class
theme, “planting and growing” through a variety of disciplines. In
science they learned about the importance of planting and growing,
which ties into the Social Studies curriculum where they located
areas on a map, and learned about different landforms and bodies of
water. Technology also played a big role in the vote. Prior to
Amedore’s arrival, Vumbaco’s students created videos and shared them
with the rest of the Pinewood student body so that they could make
an informed decision when casting their votes. Pinewood students
could also access facts about the butterfly candidates online and
actually voted on their favorite butterfly on the computer.
While visiting with students, Amedore talked about the election
process and explained how he is one of the representatives voting to
help choose the official NYS butterfly.
Results from elementary students across the state are being
compiled, and the NYS Senate and Assembly will vote on the official
state butterfly sometime this spring.
