Halloween Pictures

Just wanted to remind people that are planning to come to the party tomorrow AND bring a camera, that I would LOVE copies of the pictures you take (in a smaller size of course) so that I can make a slide show on the blog of all of the students at the party.  That would be great!  Copies can be sent via email, on a CD, or on a flash drive.  Thanks in advance!

I plan to have time to do a group shot which would be great as well if people could capture that. I will have my camera but I am hoping we get some more photos as well!  :)

First Rainy Day Recess

Well the rain is officially here and so is rainy day recess!  About half of the class chose to work on homework instead of "playing" in the classroom - WOW!  That was pretty impressive!  :)

We had some classroom set up changes today due to severe talking in class so we will see if that calms down the talking and behaviors in class.  Fingers crossed!

Tomorrow, as a reminder, is Halloween and so comes our Halloween Party.  We will be starting no earlier than 12:30 so if you're interested in coming to help, please don't come before that.  We will be changing into costumes, eating lunch, and playing a few quick games.  Time will be limited because of the 2 hour early release and students leaving at 1:35.  We will stop the last 10 minutes to get the class cleaned up as a group and then they will be off to enjoy the raining Halloween!  :)  Thank you to everyone who sent in money for the Halloween party.  :)

Also, book orders are due on Friday.  If you have a coupon for free books from last month's online order please remember to use that ASAP!  :)

Guest Blogger: Lily

This week all of us have been working on a prompt. The prompt was what's the most valuble thing to you and can't be brought in a store.My most valuble thing that I chose was responsibility along with the other core values I know honesty, caring, and respect. I chose responsibility becauseit's not boght in a storeand it's very important to me. Responsibility is important to me because it shows a big part of ourselves and me.


- Lily S.

Have your student write the name of the guest blogger for a bonus point!  :)

Book Orders Coming Home Today

It's the end of the month and book orders are on their way home today.  Students are really excited about this month's books so I can't wait to see what they decide!

I encourage you to order online because our class and your student BOTH get a free book when you order online which is a great deal!  Remember to enter code J2J6H to enter into our class orders.  Orders are due back November 2, which is next Friday already!  :)

Happy book hunting!

Have your student write down a title they are interested in getting in their planner for a table bonus!  :)

Rainy Tuesday

Well the rain has officially hit, and hit hard!  We had quite the downpour during class.  Being out in the portable you REALLY hear that rain!  Just as a reminder, please make sure that students are coming with coats and jackets so that they stay warm when they are outside and make sure that they can stay healthy for as long as possible.

Students have been working hard responding to the prompt, "Think of the most valuable thing you own that wasn't bought in a store.  Explain why that item is important to you."  As a school we are trying to work together to make our writing stronger and so we are all (yes, K-5) giving this prompt and seeing how our writing measures up year to year.  This will give us a lot of information to not only help inform our instruction for the rest of the year but also give us an idea of what we need to focus on for ou grade levels.  You may have heard some complaints about this prompt because many students are struggling with having the restrictions that is cannot be "store bought" but the goal is just to have an idea of what their informational writing is like at the beginning of the year, so rest assured it will all be okay!  :)

Students may have also let you know that we got rid of our "Hoot Loot" because many people told me they felt it was distracting and as an incentive tool it wasn't useful.  So, we changed over (based on class vote) to table points.  I have noticed a huge difference in behavior since we have done this which is great.  We still have our good and bad moments but overall behavior has been much better.  The students will be working toward goals that they will select later this week.

Lastly, the Halloween party is on the horizon (only a week from tomorrow!) and so just wanted to remind you to send back your party RSVP forms for supplies and money.  We will be pooling money to buy sandwiches for the kids so we can have lunch altogether during the party.  Each student needs to donate $2, if possible.  Thanks!  You can also sign up online at: http://missdsp4.shutterfly.com/

Conferences

Conferences seem like a long way away but they are going to be right around the corner before we know it!

Sign ups have been posted since curriculum night and there are still several spots open.  If you haven't signed up yet, please email me ASAP to set up a conference date and time and I will let you know what is open. 

Thanks for thinking ahead!

Guest Blogger: Lilja

Today we have another guest blogger - Lilja!  She has decided to tell us a wonderful sneak preview of her next story in writing!

In writing I am going to write about uninvited guests.Itis about a girl named Alison who has a mythical creature for a pet.His name is Zingbot.Zingbot is very generous with ideas and always tries to cheer up Alison.One day an evil spirit comes. Alisons brother is sure he saw the door knob move.He hears breathing and a grunt and knows right away that there is an evil spirit.Alison,her brother,her dad, and Zingbot hide in a closet until the evil spirit goes away.The next time the evil spirit comes the first thing he sees is Alison.Zingbot leaps in front the evil spirit and sacrafices himself to save Alison.Then he comes back as a ghost,still as nice as before.Then the evil spirit comes again.

Have your student write down the name of the guest blogger for a bonus tomorrow!  :)