Acorn cap estimation

The library competition for the week of November 16^th was an estimation contest featuring a jar full of acorn caps.  Sixth grader Amber’s estimate of 134 acorn caps was the closest.  There were 135 caps in all.  Congratulations, Amber!

Which state is which?

Last week’s contest was a geography quiz.  Contestants had to label Maine, Florida, Idaho, and Hawaii on a blank map of the United States.  There were many correctly labeled maps, but only one winner, fifth grader Eva.

Candy corn contest

Third grade teacher Mrs. Ferris provided the contents of this week’s estimation contest.  The jar was filled with 271 pieces of candy corn.  Fourth grader Michael won the candy with his estimate of 272 pieces.  Way to go, Michael!

Pumpkin seed contest

This week’s competition was an estimation contest.  Students guessed the number of pumpkin seeds in a large jar.  A small jar holding 100 seeds was provided as a clue.  There were a total of 915 pumpkin seeds in the jar.  Fifth grader Derek won the contest with his estimate of 927 seeds.  Congratulations, Derek!

So you think you know Maine…

Four multiple choice questions about Maine were the subject of last week’s geography quiz.  Students were able to use an atlas to help them answer these questions:

• What is the name of our state?
• What is the capital of our state?
• What is our state bird?
• What state or states share a border with our state?

Everyone who answered the questions correctly was entered in a drawing for a large stuffed animal moose.  (Did you know the moose is Maine’s state mammal?)  The lucky winner of the contest is third grader Declan.