A Visit from Punxsutawney Phil!
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Students in Ms. Natalie Steven's "Flip the Trip" Club had a chance to Zoom with the one and only Punsxutawney Phil and his handlers the day before Groundhog's Day this year.
The club is made up of 15 third graders who use their recess time once a week to go on "field trips" while at school.
Ms. Steven's said the club is an opportunity for students to experience something new, boost curiosity and pique new interests.
The club's first experience was a virtual trip to Pennsylvania to see the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.
The students were surprised to see Phil along with members of his inner circle, Jason Grusky, a Punxsutawney High School math teacher, and Phil's handler, A.J. Dereume.
The students learned that Phil lives year-round within an exhibit at the Punxsutawney Public Library.
Also, most groundhogs live about seven years, but with the help of a special elixir made only for groundhogs, Phil has been able to enjoy over 100 years of life!
Ms. Steven's said the students were talking about their celebrity sighting for days!
- North