Outside Snapshots

We were outside and since it was a nice day and everyone was at school that day, it would be nice to take a class picture! Here's the final outcome:

Our serious side...

And our super fun side!!!

Mini-Book Exchange

About 10 students participated in the class book exchange.  The goal was to barter books for some extra summer reading book choices.  There were many books to chose from and all different genres.  Everyone seemed happy to walk away with something new to read!

The Egg Drop Contest

We decided to have a friendly group competition this week...and the winners would enjoy a few slices of pizza for lunch one day!!!  The Egg Drop Contest quickly took off as students were asked to create a contraption that would protect their egg from cracking or breaking when let go from the highest standing point on our playgroud. 

This has to be the first year that NO EGGS BROKE!!!  Here are the winning teams:

The Unbeatables

Egg Backpacks

The Cotton Bowls

The Egg Savers

The Egg-cellents

The Egg Saver 5000

Gazette Memo May 17-21

EOG week was a huge success!!! I witnessed each and every child using all the test taking strategies we had previously worked on in class. I know they all tried their best and were determined to prove how much they’ve learned this year. Unfortunately, I will not get scores back until Friday so I won’t have any information to give you until then…what a suspenseful week ahead of us!


There are still 4 weeks left of school. We will be reflecting on the year, completing end of the year assessments, working on beginning 4th grade math and reading, and celebrating our achieved goals from this year. There are many activities I would like to do with the class…so I will need each student to bring in $4 for all the end of year activities. If they do not pay, they will not be able to participate (that would be terribly sad because they all deserve to take part in them). I wish I could pay for everyone, but that extremely hard to do in this economy.

Thank you for your never-ending support. Like I’ve said 100 times, I have thoroughly loved teaching this group of children. They have reminded me why I love to teach and have motivated me to work hard all year. I will miss them tremendously…they already know tears could be shed…mine of course!

Things you need to remember this week:


**Bring in $4 as soon as possible.
Tues.- Wear yellow or black.
Wed.- Bring bubbles.
Thurs.- Wear a hat!

End Of Year Calendar

Just click here!

Percentages to Pass the EOG!!!

Have you ever wondered what percentage your son or daughter has to make in order to pass the EOG?!?!?  The links below will answer this question:

Reading...click here!
Math...click here!

Extend 2 Reading...click here!
Extend 2 Math...click here!

They are going to do FANTASTIC!  The suspense is killing me ;)

Gazette Memo May 3-7

What our class needs:
• $1-$3 prizes for the EOG Prize Wall
• Chips and Salsa for Wednesday

Five more school days left…before the EOG’s!!! I can’t wait (said with excitement)!

Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo and we will be celebrating by talking about Spanish cultures and reading books related to this day. I figured a little chips and salsa would spice up our day!!!

I am in dire need of more prizes for our EOG wall. I have a feeling most of the class will do pretty well and I want to reward them for persevering and setting high goals. I am so thankful for having such a talented group! They are ready to prove to everyone how much their brains have soaked up!

Have a great week! And remember…lots of rest, positive attitudes, eating enough and staying hydrated can really make a difference!

PS…NO HOMEWORK NEXT WEEK!