Ava’s second grade class participated in the Flat Stanley project recently. The resulting “Flat Ava” traveled to Philadelphia for a visit to our good friend Tom and his girlfriend Katie. Flat Ava returned to Quail Run via US Post with nearly 30 photos, a Pennsylvania state flag and a few other souvenirs. Tom really put so much thought and effort into this project, and I wanted to share a few of the photos and captions he sent along. From Flat Ava’s arrival at Tom’s front door, to a visit to the National Constitution Center and several other stops along the way, Flat Ava had quite the trip!
Ava emailed Tom the moment the package arrived. I assumed it was to tell him how grateful she was, but as it turns out, she needed to know if Flat Ava was really with the President. I think, though, “Flat Barack” just happened to be visiting Philadelphia at the same time.
Thanks so much, Tom and Katie!
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Posted by Katie on May 6, 2013 at 2:55 pm
This is so fantastic! Great job, Tom & Katie!
Posted by Rebecca's Mom on May 6, 2013 at 3:49 pm
How very sweet of Tom & Katie to show Flat Ava around Philly! Such a cool project.
Posted by dougsmith2013 on May 6, 2013 at 7:02 pm
Dear Tom (and Katie) – Thank you so much for spending so much time on Ava’s project and for finding such creative ways to follow through with the idea. You are very good friends!!!
Posted by Karyl on May 6, 2013 at 7:18 pm
WOW!