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"10 Weeks of Summer" - Week #3

Posted Date: 6/15/25 (2:00 PM)
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Week #3

🎡 Summer Fun + Learning at the Hancock County 4-H Fair! 🐥
Get ready for one of the highlights of the season—the Hancock County 4-H Fair is right around the corner! This annual event is packed with hands-on exhibits, animal shows, creative arts, agriculture displays, and tons of opportunities for families to explore, learn, and celebrate the talents of local youth.
🌽 Whether you're checking out a science project, petting a goat, or tasting homemade goodies, the 4-H Fair is a perfect way to mix fun and learning this summer. Be sure to take a walk through the exhibit barns and get inspired by all the amazing projects from students just like you!

Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
 

Create Your Own Bird Feeder

Create Your Own Bird Feeder
🛠️ DIY Project of the Week: Make a Bird Feeder

Bring a little nature to your backyard with our simple, eco-friendly DIY bird feeder activity! It’s a fun way to support local wildlife, explore basic environmental science, and observe birds up close.
  • Materials: Pine cone, peanut butter, bird seed, string.
  • Steps: Spread peanut butter on a pine cone, then roll it in bird seed. Tie a piece of string to the top and hang it outside. Watch as birds come to enjoy your homemade feeder!
Here are a few creative feeder ideas to try:
  • Pinecone feeder (peanut butter + birdseed)
  • Toilet paper roll feeder
  • Plastic bottle or milk carton feeder
  • Citrus peel or muffin tin feeders
All you need are a few household items, some birdseed, and a spot to hang your feeder outside. Then sit back, relax, and watch your feathered visitors arrive!

🐦 Combine the excitement of the 4-H Fair with some backyard science and you’ve got a summer full of discovery.
 

Focus on….Math and ELA

Connect the Dots to Math and ELA

  • Math Component: Measure the amount of bird seed used, then calculate the cost of materials if you were to make several bird feeders as a project. You can also explore the area of the pine cone or other shapes to see how much seed it can hold.

  • Writing Component: Write a story or a letter to the birds who might use your feeder. Include descriptions of the kinds of birds you hope to attract and why you think they might like the food. You could also write about your observations after watching the birds use the feeder.
 

Motivational Incentive

Submit a picture of your bird feeder here for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Hancock County fair!
 

MV Reads: News from the Library

All reading counts! This week try reading the newspaper or a magazine with your family. Next time you are out shopping choose a magazine on your students favorite topic and read and talk about it together. It could be cars, travel, food, sports or computers , the choices are endless. Save recipes, cut out pictures or articles you like and stick them to the fridge. Local newspapers are available for free both the Fortville or McCordsville town halls as well as the Hancock Wellness Center.
Summer Memo - Magazine
 

Connection to the Community

Experience total wellness at Hancock Wellness Center in Greenfield—East Central Indiana’s only certified medical fitness facility. Enjoy state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes, aquatic programs, therapy services, and more in a supportive, health-focused environment. Flexible memberships available. Learn more at hancockhealth.org.
 

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Mt Vernon Middle School
1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160