This week we began learning about the Iditarod. This is a famous sled dog race that takes place in Alaska every year, beginning the first Saturday in March. This year the race will begin with the ceremonial start on March 7. The official start of the race will be on March 9th.
Each student has chosen a musher to "cheer on" during the race. Throughout the race we will be tracking our mushers' progress along the Iditarod trail. We have watched many videos this week to get us excited for the start of the race. This is something I'm very passionate about and I'm so happy to see the kids getting as excited as I am.
Throughout the next 3 weeks we will be learning many things about the Iditarod, sled dogs and and the sport of mushing, and the mushers themselves. I hope you will ask your child questions and encourage them to share what they are learning about this amazing sporting event!
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