First Day of First Grade

We had such a wonderful day today! The kids were excited to be back and share all they've been up to. They were excellent role models today for our new kindergartners during lunch, village meeting, recess, and through out the building.

Meet the Teacher Fun!

What a great day! I saw old and new friends and family today! It was great to meet our 3 new students Joseph, Jude, and Javon. I know the students who were already in our class last year will make them feel a part of our classroom community this year! It was great to see some "old" friends and family who stopped in too! Thank you Jada & family, Jaden & family, Sawyer & family, Matthew's family and Mekhi's family. Also, it was amazing to see how much the kids grew in just a few months! I'll be ok with this as long as they don't get taller than me! :)

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to see me! It was great to catch up! See everyone soon on the first day of first grade!

Sunny D

I just heard of this great way to get free books for our classroom. Sunny D Juice is running a promotion that for every 20 Sunny D labels we collect- they will send us 20 FREE BOOKS! I think thats a great deal! I'll send home some reminder notes about it as school begins, but start saving those labels!


If you want to know more about the program check out...
http://www.sunnyd.com/contest-martina-mcbride-book-spree/HomepageLaunch.aspx


There is also a link to a coupons you can print to save on Sunny D...
http://www.sunnyd.com/#/coupons-deals

Busy Kids!

Over the past few days I received letters from Tylor and Matthew. They've both been busy this summer having lots of fun!

Matthew even sent me some pictures from his trip to Cedar Point and playing on his Slip & Slide! Thanks Miller family!

So Many Letters!

Wow! Over the past few days I received 2 letters from Jeremiah and Jaden! They both wrote to me about what they've been up to this summer! Good Job Boys!

More Letters!

Wow! Yesterday I received 2 letters from Jeremiah about all the books he read over the summer! Thanks Jeremiah!

The Newest Member to UPA's Family

As many of you know, Ms. Standard was expecting a baby during the school year. Yesterday, August 17th at 1:47 Nathan Christopher Alvin Moore arrived! Today, Ms. Demsky, Mr. Kefgen and I visited the new baby and mom. Everyone is doing great!

More Letters!

Yesterday I received a 2nd letter from Ivan about what he's been up to this summer! Thanks for writing me Ivan!

Mark Your Calendar!

I just received some important dates for the fall that I want to pass along. You'll receive more info in the mail from the school regarding the beginning of the year.


Meet the Teacher: September 1st
Even though we've already met, it would be wonderful to see the kids before the school year begins!


First Day of School: September 7th
Be there bright and early at 8:20am!

Responsive Classroom

This week I am in Ohio for a teaching conference about Responsive Classroom. I'm really enjoying myself and learning so many great things for our classroom. This approach to classroom management is positive, socially oriented, and developmentally appropriate. I'm learning more about Morning Meeting, Teacher Language, Logical Consequences, and Making Rules. I can't wait to get back to school and bring it to our students.

If you want to learn more about it you can check out the website. On the site you can find tons of research behind Responsive Classroom and the benefits it brings to children, teachers, and parents.
http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/


Also- Even though I'm away I'm writing letters back to students who are writing me. Thank you Jordan for writing your 2nd letter to me!