Nightly Reading

The students should be bringing home a book sack along with a reading log and several books of their choice. My expectation is that the children read each evening. I don't have a set time or even a particular book that they have to read but I want them to practice reading. We are working hard at choosing 'just right' books and also books from different genres. Please encourage your child to read each evening and record the books on their log. Reading takes you places.

First Day of School!

I am so excited that our first day went so well. I had to talk most of the morning about procedures, rules, and reminders. The class handled it well. We will review all of those things throughout the year.



I was able to share some information about me and I am anxious to learn more about my students. We started a class book today about their interests. I will post pictures as they finish.



We will be very busy learning and having fun this year. I hope you continue to visit our blog!

Last Day of School

I can't believe it's the last day of school. I have mixed emotions. I taught my last day as a fourth grade teacher- which was sad. After 10 years in the same room with fourth grade students, I'm bound to feel a bit sentimental. :)) However, I am excited to start the next part of my journey in a different classroom with different students and different curriculum. I didn't want to stray too far from my comfort zone so third grade seems like a natural change. I will try to post things during the summer, especially my trips and adventures so keep checking back. Thank you to all of my students and parents for making my year so enjoyable. I wish you the best!

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Safe Suit man!

Kyle discovered a way to make all students safe in any type of situation. He invented the Safe Suit. His prototype was made of 50 pipe cleaners and 40 Styrofoam balls. It took him two hours to construct. He was inspired by the movie Iron Man. Kyle would love to be an inventor someday! I look forward to some great discoveries from him.