WELCOME BACK!

Hey there! Welcome back! I know I'm a little late in posting- it's October already. WOW! Where has the time gone!

We're already well into our instructional program. There are Rewards Readers and Rewards Writers, Wilson Tappers, and Everyday Math thinkers. Did I forget anyone? So let me hear what you're thinking about the school year so far. Are you enjoying what we're doing?

YOW WOW! It's HOT!

Boy oh boy is it hot! Today is going to feel like 115 degrees. Anyone out there reading these posts? I know Brianna is-- she just sent me new comments on older posts. She's the reason I'm putting up a new post today. I've been kind of busy with summer things- that means fixing things at home like painting and plastering and caulking all around my house. Did you know I was handy like that? What?

Other than that, my sister Zoe came in from San Francisco for a week. It was really good to see her! I don't get to see her that often but I do talk to her a lot. My daughter, Lara, also came home for a visit. She lives in Pittsburgh (if you didn't know that) and is finishing college.

So tell me, what have you been doing?

Here's Zoe and I.
My mom and Lara in the back.

We went to Hershey Park one day!
Boy are those roller coasters wild!

What did you learn?

So you're back from your trip through Historic Philadelphia. Blake said his group didn't get to go to the mint, which is a shame since that is the topic of his research project. Did you get to go to all of the places? What did you learn? What did you like best? Tell me!!!! : )

Take a Walk Through Philadelphia's History

Hi guys! So you're going to take a waking tour of Philly! How cool is that! I made a new folder with links on my portaportal if you'd like to learn about the sites you're going to visit. My one group will be making a podcast and taking notes on the trip, so they DEFINITELY need to check out these links! Go to my portaportal, and check out the folder "Philadelphia History" then let me know what you think! (Click here)

FOR ALIZEA (Look! I remembered!)

So last Friday, a very excited Alizea came up to me before the bell rang to start the school day. Do you know what she asked me? She asked me if I have ever been so excited about a trip that I couldn't get to sleep! The answer is YES!!! Once I was going to visit my sister in San Francisco and I was taking my daughter to visit her for the very first time. Lara was only 5 months old. I was excited and nervous about the trip. I hardly slept! Boy was I tired the next day.

So have YOU ever been so excited about a trip that you couldn't get to sleep? If so, tell me about it!

HERE'S A SHOUT-OUT TO THE KIDS ACROSS THE HALL

I just want to give a great big shout-out to all of the kids across the hall from my room! You are wonderful, wonderful students! I know you all worked super hard on that PSSA. Aren't you glad it's over? I can't believe that I have 2 more weeks of testing.

I have to test the 5th graders in writing, and then the 4th graders in Science.

Yikes! Do you think we'll EVER get back to our schedule? I certainly hope so...

So the school year's coming to an end soon. What has been your most favorite thing about the year so far? AND, what did you like the least? Can't wait to hear your answers!

CHECK THIS OUT!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Hoops and YoYo created a new manners lesson using one of my homeroom's ideas! We made two movies to send to them on manners, and the very first one had the right and wrong way to raise your hand! You can check out OUR manners movie by clicking here XX . Then you can click on this link to see Hoops and Yoyo's.

Tell me what you think! I think it's VERY VERY cool ; )