Thursday, June 10, 2010

The End is Here...

I have truly had a blast this year with this group of students.  They have proved that teamwork and cooperative learning can help all of us to excel by leaps and bounds.  Problem solving, critical discussions and debates create endless solutions.  Compassion, empathy, and friendship are characteristics each student in my class possesses. We can do anything we set our minds to...and the rewards are tremendous! 

Our class did a STAR-tastic job on the EOG's!!!  In math, 91% of the class made 3's and 4's and in reading, 78% of the class made 3's and 4's!!!  They have impressed me so much!  I look forward to watching them continue this success in the years to come.  Have a wonderful summer and good luck in 4th grade next year!

September 2009
July 2010

"My Wish"
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find his grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big


Love,
Mrs. Buchanan

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Goodbye Shay!

Shay has been our peer student throughout this year.  She has had a wonderful personality and has been a huge help in our classroom.  We will miss her greatly, but we are extremely excited for her graduation from Garner High School this week!  May you have the best of luck in college!