Skype & Mystery Reader

Our class is very excited because tomorrow we are going to have morning meeting with Mr. Curran's class via Skype! Today we practiced sitting in front of the camera and took a few pictures so we could see what Mr. Curran's class will see when we video conference them. We'll keep you posted about how our conversation went!

Today's mystery reader was Tristan's mom! Thank you so much for coming and reading Skippy Jon Jones to us today!

New Games Web Site

At my conference I learned about a great way to store all the games that are appropriate, fun, and at the level for our students in one place. Today I spent some time putting it together for you. I picked out games that go with our curriculum and that were kid tested in the classroom to be fun. It is organized by subject area. Save this website below so your student can play informational games on-line at home. They will have access to this page during classroom computer time also. Let me know what you think of it!

http://www.linkable.com/mrswoolsey

Post It Notes

As you know I am currently attending conference to help integrate more technology into our classroom. I am learning so much and am excited to try many new ideas with our students. In the mean time while I'm gone, try one of the cool tools I just learned about and leave me a sticky note! Click on the gray bar that says "Mrs. Woolsey's Sticky Notes". Choose a sticky note and drag it to the bulletin board. Write a note and be sure to sign it!

A Great End to Our Exhibition Week!

I am so impressed by the presentations this week! Each student should feel very proud of what they accomplished. Thank you families for all the time and hard work you put into helping your child have a successful exhibition.

Next Friday, March 25th, Narrative Reports and completed Learning Team Plans will go home with your student.

Tomorrow & Friday, I will be out of the building attending the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference at Cobo. Ms. A, one of our best subs, will be in our class both days. I'm sure she'll have a good report for me Monday!

More Awesome Exhibitions!

Detroit Fire Department Visit & Bullying

Detroit Fire Department

Today at school we had a visit from a Fire Fighter from the Detroit Fire Department. She told us about getting out of a house when we hear a fire alarm, not hiding, checking a door with the back of our hand and calling 911. The kids really enjoyed her visit.

Here is a link to the Fire Safety Videos she showed us. Watch them at home with your student and talk to them about what they remember from the presentation.

Be Cool About Fire Safety- Part One

Be Cool About Fire Safety- Part Two

Stop Bullying Now Campaign

Recently in the news I learned about The White House's Conference on Bullying Prevention. Although, the students in our class get along for the most part, it is good for you and your student to be aware of what bullying is and how to deal with it. Below is a link to the Stop Bullying Now Campaign's website with lots of information for kids and parents.

Stop Bullying Now

In our class students use the DeBugging steps when another student is bothering them. The steps have proven to be very successful with helping students control their reactions, solve problems independently, and tattle less. We've also discussed that it is very serious if someone is hurting them or their property, and they need to let me know right away.

The DeBugging Steps

1. Ignore 2. Walk Away 3. Talk Friendly 4. Talk Firmly 5. Get Adult Help

Exhibitions

Today Javon, Jamia, and Joseph did a great job starting off our exhibition week! I could tell they were very well prepared and practiced a lot! We are excited to see the other presentation next week!

Shining Light

Congrats Gary! He was the shining light in our room this week. He received the award because he is working very hard on being honest. Keep up the good work!

Milestone #4 Celebration

WOW! EVERY student in our class was responsible for their milestone #4 today! I was so proud of the students! (I even received 3 boards early!!!) The boards that were turned in look great! I am so excited too see all their exhibitions. I'm sure they will be very prepared!

To celebrate the whole class had a brownie treat this morning. At lunch, students who turned in a board ate with me in the classroom.

Keep up the great work!!!

***Note*** The field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has been changed to May 4th.

More information will be sent home soon.

5th Grade Wax Museum

Today we visited the 3rd floor to see the 5th Grade Wax Museum. Each 5th grader learned about a historic African American. When we tapped their shoulder they came alive and told us all about their person. We learned a lot and think the 5th graders did a great job!