Beach Day Fun

We had tons of fun today on Beach Day today! Our classroom transformed into a beach as we used beach towels instead of desks as our learning spots and listened to tropical music. We had a watermelon snack, played beach bingo, and watched Leroy and Stitch. The kids really enjoyed this special day!

Check out our watermelon smiles!!!

Toledo Zoo Chaperones

Tomorrow you will be receiving a note about our last field trip as a class to the Toledo Zoo on Wednesday, June 15th. I have openings for 3 chaperones. I am giving preference to parents who have not come with us on a field trip yet this year. Younger siblings may not come along if you are chaperoning the field trip. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in coming along and have not been on a field trip yet through my e-mail, kwoolsey@uprep.com

Beach Day Reminder

Just reminding parents that tomorrow, Tuesday May 31st is Beach Day for students to turned in a completed Milestone #4. Students who did received a note from me that stated they are able to participate in the day.

Students will dress in beach/summertime day attire. They should wear things such as flip-flops, shorts, t-shirts, sun visors and sunglasses. Swimming suits are not permitted. If students wear flip-flops, please bring a change of shoes for recess and gym. Students may also bring a beach towel with them.

I will provide a snack for the students tomorrow to go with our beach theme. We will play beach bingo, read and do work on our towels, listen to tropical music, and watch Lilo and Stitch in the afternoon.

Pancakes and Pajamas

We had SO much fun at Pancakes and Pajamas night on Thursday! The kids caught flying pancakes and I had 5 thrown at me! :) Thanks for coming out and supporting our school!

Pancakes are Back!

Please join us for the evening sporting your pajamas for pancake eating, pillowcase decorating, dancing and reading (with the chance to win some of the many books up for raffle)

Location: Cafeteria of Ellen Thompson
Date: Thursday May 26, 2011
Cost: $5.00 per person at the front desk (tickets can be bought prior to the event at the front desk)
$6.00 per person at the door (children under 2 free)

If anyone took any pictures from Saturday's 5K walk please e-mail them to me at kwoolsey@uprep.com so I can share them on the blog.

Last Week's Visit from The Grizz

The Grizz from Oakland University (My alma matter and where I am currently attending Grad School) came to visit our village as Mystery Reader! The kids enjoyed the story I read aloud for him, all about what its like to go to college at Oakland. After we asked The Grizz questions and took pictures together.

After, our class had a special visit with The Grizz! He gave us a Grizz clock to put up in our room and each student received a Grizz bag with paper, tattoos, and a pencil!

A HUGE thank you goes to my sister Emily for helping me set up the Grizz visit. She works at Oakland University in their admissions department.

(In case you're wondering- she's having a girl in July! I'm going to be an Aunt!!!)

Shining Light

Congrats Tylor! He was our shining light this week! He is working hard in school and continuing to do his best!

2nd Grade Interviews

On Friday, some students interviewed 2nd graders to meet their writing exhibition goal. They did a great job of asking their questions and working together to record their answers. I look forward to seeing this goal represented in their exhibition presentation.

Learning With Hands On Activities

In science we are learning about our Earth. This past week we planted seeds in sand, soil, and pebbles. We are waiting to see which one will grow a plant first.

In math we are learning about fractions. We used graham crackers to show different fractions.

Thirds

Fourths

Half

Also- I just wanted to share some good news I received! Over spring break, as part of my continued education, I took the Michigan Early Childhood Certification Test. I just found out yesterday I passed!