Our New Principal

As you know, Mrs. Middleton moved away after this school year. Although she will be missed, we have a new principal at UPA, Mrs. Johnson. I've worked with her this summer in our summer academic camp program and had the opportunity to sit and talk with her about our school. She is very excited to be here and I think she will do a great job at our school!

On the school's web site she posted a message and her picture is up for you to see.

http://uprep.com/campuses/ellen-thompson-elementary/letter-from-the-principal.php

Another Letter!

Thanks Jordan for writing to me about the books you've been reading!!

Two Letters Today!

Thank you Matthew and Jalen! I received a letter from both boys today in the mail.

Uniforms and Back to School Sales

Already????

I know its soon, but I'm always looking for great school deals. (I'm a secret bargain hunter!) I just wanted to let everyone know about some things I found.

Old Navy is having a sale on uniforms until Aug 8. They have kids khaki pants for $10 and polo shirts for $5. They have UPA's uniform shirts which are solid white, red, or black with a collar. I looked on line and they also have deals on skirts and button down shirts for kids too.

Meijer has amazing deals on school supplies! Notebooks for 10 cents, glue sticks for 25 cents, pens and pencils for 50 cents- Just to name a few.

Target's back to school is just like Meijer's. They have many items for cents on the dollar. Also, their dollar bin in the front of the store has many great school supplies and studying tools such as flash cards, wipe off boards, and workbooks for practice at home.

I hope this helps and that everyone is enjoying their summer!

Thanks Makayla for sending me your letter! She wrote to me about all she's been up to this summer!

More Letters!

Wow! This weekend I received two letters from Jamia! Thanks for reading and writing this summer! I've really enjoyed checking my mail box this summer. I look forward to hearing from more students!

Summer Reading

Over the weekend, I received a picture of Matthew reading his summer reading club books. It was great to see! If you want, I would LOVE to see what the kids are up to over the summer and share it on the blog with the rest of the class. Feel free to send me any pictures you take of the students over the summer you want to share with the class. They can be from a vacation or just a regular day at home. Thanks Mrs. Miller for the great picture!

Also- Thank you to Ivan and Matthew for sending me letters about their summer reading club books. I look forward to hearing from the other students too!

Summer Letters

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! I just wanted to remind the kids not to forget to write me letters this summer. All the supplies you need are in your red or blue summer reading backpack. I just received my first letter today from Jaden!

Last Day Of Kindergarten

This year has truly been wonderful! I have witnesses these students grow so much! I loved every day with your children! They have each made me smile and brought joy to my heart in their own special ways! Thank you all so much for your support of our classroom and your students at home! Kindergarten was a huge success! Even though I am happy for summer vacation, I am excited to begin First Grade with these outstanding kids!!!

End of the Year Party

After our awards ceremony we had our End Of The Year Party. The students decorated their own cupcakes and enjoyed TONS of treats! Thank you SO much to all the families who sent in treats and to the parents who came and helped out! We couldn't have all our fun with out you!