Spreading the word a "memorable" experience for NES students
Nantucket Elementary School students of Gillian Myers' second grade class and Mike Girvin's fifth grade class braved rain and wind Friday morning to hang a banner in celebration of Earth Day at Brant Point to greet Daffodil Day visitors. While the elements prevented the successful display of the banner, the undaunted students then did a beach cleanup at Brant Point and the Jetties.

The project underscored what the students have been learning in both classrooms, and in Galen Gardner's physical education class, that Earth Day and the protection of the planet's natural resources are to be celebrated and practiced year-round. Because the April 22 celebration of Earth Day fell during spring vacation week, the classes decided to spread the word during Daffodil Weekend festivities, the unofficial start of the summer season.

Even though the weekend's visitors weren't able to view the banner as they arrived, Girvin said the experience was made "more memorable"

because of the students' efforts during inclement weather. I