Our New Classroom Friend

This is our new classroom pet. I am waiting on "it" to warm up a little more before I try to find out if it is a boy or girl. I forgot to ask at Petsmart. BUT I know the kids will want to know before we vote on the name. :) It is a syrian dwarf hamster. I CANNOT wait to show our little friend to my kids on Monday. They are going to be sooooooooooo excited! Pets teach great responsibility & are awesome writing prompts. 

FELLOW TEACHERS::::http://www.petsintheclassroom.org/programs/pets-in-the-classroom/ Go here to apply for a pet grant. You will have to pay a minimal amount up front for necessities including your pet. There are a variety of pet choices. I only ended up paying around $31. I got 

1. Hamster---$11.69

2. Bedding $8.49

 

3.  Super Pet CritterTrail One $25.49

 

4. Kaytee Fiesta Max Hamster Food $8.99

 

5. Itty Bitty Pet Igloo (mine is blue) $2.99 

6. Chew Sticks $2.99

7. Vitamin C Drops $7.99

8. Exercise Ball $7.99

Grand Total: $76.62

Plus Tax-coupons for $17.50-$8.00-$25====~$31 My cost. This GRANT IS SOOOO AWESOME!

Here are a few more pics of our little friend. :)