some of the guest visitors and enrichment activities that the PTO sponsors:

Natasha Lowe is the author of the Poppy Pendleton collection. Every year she visits the 3rd grade who also receive a copy of one of her books, courtsey of the CSPTO.

Step into the world of the Rock Cycle to uncover the mysteries of rocks, fossils and crystals. They'll pan for real gems and perform a battery of tests to classify them.

The program is designed to explain predation, the birds’ place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. 

Students have the opportunity to pet and learn about several exotic animals such as an eyelash crested gecko, a chinchilla, a blue-tongued skink and more!

For nearly forty years the Pumpernickel Puppets have captivated audiences of all ages with humorous and colorful adaptations of classic folk and fairy tales.

Brian Lies is the author of the NY Times bestselling bat series, which includes Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame, and Bats in the Band. He visits first grade students to talk about the writing process.

Students have fun exploring history through hands-on activities.

Curious Creatures is a hands-on, interactive live animal program that teaches apprecitiation for exotic and unusual animals.

Author and cartoonist Judd Winick visited the fourth graders. He has written 11 books in the Hilo series. He shared personal stories and what inspires him. Each 4th grader received a signed copy of his new book The Mighty thanks to the PTO.