Service-Learning at Kittrell Elementary

Fourth and fifth grade students in the Expanded Learning Program at Kittrell Elementary School chose to create a service-learning project that educates others about the plight of abandoned animals. Knowing they had many questions concerning abandoned animals and knowing they first had to learn more about the scope of the problem, they invited Linda Nebbe from the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project to talk with them. Mrs. Nebbe and her two owl assistants amazed and awed the students with information. 

After much discussion and deliberation, the students opted to do two projects for the animals. One project is a drive to collect items needed for the survival of the animals. They are asking their fellow students to bring items such as dog food, towels, nuts, and pet supplies to school during the months of February and March. The items will be presented to Mrs. Nebbe for Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project.

Another group of students have produced a power point presentation about the proper care of animals and are presenting it to the other classrooms at Kittrell Elementary.

The 4^th and 5^th grade students in Mrs. Loes’ ELP class truly are passionate about the care of animals.  They want to make sure that their peers are also.

To learn more about service-learning, contact Jean Seeland, Program Coordinator, by calling 319-272-2087.