Build a Whale

Tomorrow and Friday, students from our school will be building a whale. Yup, a WHALE. Out of REAL whale bones. Don't believe me? Check out the website:


They're coming to visit us, and each class will have 30 minutes with this crew. Our time is Friday morning.

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