On March 17, the first graders took a field trip to Rummelwald to learn how maple syrup is made. We watched Mr. Rummel drill into a tree.  We saw how the clear sap drips into the buckets.  Then we went into the steamy sugar shack where the sweet smell of boiling sap filled the air. Our tour ended with an ice cream treat topped with warm maple syrup.  It was an enjoyable trip.  We have used the experience as a springboard for writing projects.