The green face...

GRINCH made a visit to our classroom during December.  Here is the proof!

Owl Pellets

In late fall, we had the opportunity to learn about owls and dissect owl pellets.  This was a first for myself and all of the students.  The dissection was optional.  A few students made a "scrunched up nose" face and decided to pass!
We had a diagram that organized bones from several different owl prey.  We were able to determine what type of small animal the owl ate by matching up the bones we found contained within the pellet to the bones on the diagram.  This process took much longer than expected (must be done in small groups), but the students seemed to enjoy it.  Each student was able to clean a couple of the bones they discovered and set the bones in clay to keep as a reminder of the task!

A Lunch Time "Roll" Model

The cafeteria can be a busy and loud environment when students are coming and going during lunchtime.  We wanted to recognize students that consistently show great manners and uphold our expectations.  Recently, the firstie in the middle was nominated as a cafeteria "roll" model!

When chosen, the "roll" model can invite two friends to dine with him/her for the day.  They sit at a fancy round table with a tablecloth, centerpiece and real silverware!  Pretty neat.  Thanks for remembering your manners and cheers to you!

Lighthouse Meeting

This friend from our classroom was recognized for her "bucket filling" ways during our last Lighthouse Meeting.

Our Lighthouse Meetings are for K-2 students.  We focus on our current pillar word (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage or perseverance).  Usually a story is shared with the students, followed by a discussion of how the story relates to their lives.

Congratulations friend and keep it up!

Budding Artist!

Honored outside of the art room is one of our many first grade artists.  Congratulations!

Conference Reminder!

Just a virtual reminder that I will be seeing you on Monday, November 10th for conferences!  A conference reminder will come home with your child tomorrow (Friday).  Feel free to email me if needed!  I look forward to chatting with all of you!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great time parading around, eating lots of food while listening to some ghoulish music!
I huge thank you to everyone that contributed in some way to the party---food, drink, paper products, goodie bags, pouring apple cider!  Your generosity is appreciated!  The students were very excited to take home a bag full of goodies.  They probably didn't even need to go out trick-or-treating!