One Week In...WOW!

Labor Day weekend is here, and I thought you might enjoy this clip I found on YouTube showing Mount Rushmore like you have never seen it!  Enjoy!

It seems like in the blink of an eye this week was over, but when I think of all we accomplished, I'm so thrilled.  Following this weekend, we should all be in the swing of things.  Our schedule should become easier, we'll be getting more deeply into the business of learning, and most of the butterflies will be gone.  There is so much work, as well as fun, ahead!  I'm looking forward to the challenge, and I hope you are too!  Rest up!

Homework:

Share your Friday folder contents with your parents!  Also, please bring back forms!  Thank you!

I Am!

Good evening!  I didn't want to leave school without sharing a bit about our great poems that are now on display in the hallway!  I'm so proud of how creative the students were and how beautifully the poems portray who they are.  The template for writing the poem caused the students to think more deeply about who they are and what dream, think, and believe in.  Once the students completed their final copies, they created an interesting image of themselves by combining a photo of their face with a magazine or drawn cutout of a body and clothes that fit their image.  It was fun to see and read the finished products!  If you're coming to Open House, you'll be able to view them!

The week is passing so quickly!  Time flies when you're having fun!

I bought a notepad on vacation this year simply because of the quote at the top.  Audrey Hepburn is given credit for the quote, and I would like to share it with you.

"Nothing is impossible.  The word itself says I'm possible!"  I love it!

Enjoy your evening!  The only homework students have this evening is to complete and return the important forms they've been given and share the blog! 

A Brand New Crew!

Welcome back to a new school year! I was so excited to meet my students on Monday, and so far the week has been busy and moving along quite smoothly. For parents and students new to this blog, I want to welcome you! Please make this blog one of your marked favorites! It will be your window to our classroom. Stories of our days of learning, pictures of work, students at work and play, as well as links to learning sites will be featured. Announcements and homework are other bits of important information I'll share.

 This year, I have a student teacher who will be with me through December. Her name is Miss Albitz, and she is from California University. She has great enthusiasm and has been involving herself in all activities from day #1! Parents coming to Open House on September 19th, from 6:00 - 8:00, will have a chance to meet and talk with her. I'm looking forward to meeting you that night, so I hope you'll set aside time to join in the fun.

I was able to speak to many of you on Monday night after school on the telephone. If you weren't home, I left a message and will try again soon. I enjoyed getting to know you, and I thank you for sharing important information about your child that will be helpful. I'm very excited about the new school year! Every year brings new opportunities and growth for all. I hope you're as excited as I am!

 Enjoy the pictures of an activity the students participated in in Social Studies today. We are starting with Africa this year, but not without reviewing a few map skills. The kids had fun exploring many maps today.

Homework:
  Reading - Bring your completed and revised poem to class tomorrow. Also bring your body for the art part of the project!

 IF YOU STILL OWE ANY OF THE DISTRIBUTED FORMS, PLEASE BRING THEM ASAP!