What a Difference a Day Makes

Well, 2 days down! So far things have run rather smoothly. We have a few "hiccups" to work out, but we have great kiddos! (Well, you have great kiddos, we just get them for a little while!) We started having students sign their agenda for things like talking and not following directions today. We'd like to get a handle on it now and not have it be a problem later on in the year. We know you all appreciate that! And thanks in advance for your support. We are all excited to see what this year brings.

Remember, if you need us at any time please call, email, or send a note. And check back here on a regular basis to see what is going on at school! Thanks

Welcome Back

Welcome Back! We hope you had a fabulous summer! It was way to short for us. We are glad you found our blog and hope that you will follow us along the year. Please check back periodically to see the awesome things going on in our pod.

Weather

Please be careful this afternoon and tonight with all the severe weather we are supposed to get. Even though we have had bad weather it has been a great opportunity to talk to the kids about their safe spot, items to have in case of emergency, and what to do in these types of situations. Please be careful!

Also, there is a pink note in gold folders today about a Fun Day planned for May 13 at the Optimist Park. Please read through it carefully as we need some volunteers! 

Special Guests

Since Spring Break, we’ve had lots of neat happenings going on. When we came back from Spring Break we had Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady, come visit the school. Everyone wanted their picture made with her, especially the boys!

That same day, Dr. Brian Peters (Kaitlynn’s dad), a local vet came to our classes to talk to us about vertebrates and invertebrates. Since we were studying them at the time, it was just perfect. He brought his St. Bernard and a 7 foot Boa Constrictor. He also let us look at a tapeworm that had been removed from an animal and a heart that had heartworms. Most of the kids were amazed and grossed out at the same time.

This past week, Doyet Moore (Kadin’s grandpa), was on Watch Dog duty. Instead of patrolling the halls, he wanted to do some amazing science experiments. The students were in awe!  He made them think, challenged their minds, and made them laugh.

No worries! He advised the kids not to try this last one at home! :)

Heads up! May is going to be crazy with activities! Check your student’s gold folder and agenda regularly!

Literacy News

In Literacy, we recently started reading the book Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. The book is an autobiography. It discusses the year that she, Peg Schulze, was diagnosed with Polio. The book does a fabulous job of describing everything that 12 year old Peg went through during that horrible time in her life. The kids are enjoying the book and learning about the 1940's epidemic.

Also we are beginning something new this semester...READING HOMEWORK!!!!! Reading homework consist of 60 minutes of reading at home per week. The students must fill out a reading log, and then have their parent or guardian sign the form. The only way to receive full credit is to read the full amount, fill out the form, and then have a parent sign the form. Homework is due EVERY TUESDAY!!!! 

HAPPY READING!!!!!

Merry Christmas to all...

The following videos are of the fourth grade choir singing two of their Christmas songs. The specialty choir performed at many different places this holiday seasons. We are very proud to have several choir students within our pod. Enjoy the music and have a very Merry Christmas.

Our Pod's Specialty Choir Members

Mrs. Murders' Class Christmas Party

 

 

Mrs. Murders' class had a great Christmas Party on Thursday, December 16. The kids ate lots of great food and even played a WILD game of "Fill the Stocking"!!!! It was rowdy but lots of fun!!! Thanks to all the parents who sent food or other treats for us to enjoy!! Also thanks to Ms. Stacy and Ms. Darby for planning such a wonderful party for the students.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!