Summer

OK! I know it has been over a week, but it was a busy week. I spend Monday and Tuesday packing up the room. In the process, I filled the big hallway recycling container twice and the trash can only once. Wednesday and Thursday, I had classes to take to help prepare me to lead you to become 21st century learners. Don't worry, it is ALL good. Friday and Saturday, I prepared for and had a yard sale, so as to give some things that I was done with a second chance (reusing) to be useful. Sunday, I relaxed by the pool. What about you? Have you done anything exciting? How have you been keeping cool during this heat wave? Have you been to the CESgreenDream blog to see what new conservation efforts are taking place? Have you read any good books? I'd love to hear about it. Please comment.

A Fabulous Field Day

Smiles all around. We may have started off with a drenching rain, but we ended with wide smiles and great memories. We were flexible and forgiving, and we were rewarded with a fantastic day of fun and water mayhem. It was nice to watch the students participate in events with a friendly, competitive attitude. Sportsmanship was everpresent thanks to their training by the PE department. We owe the trio a great big THANK YOU, so the next time you see Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Martin, or Mrs. Simpson remember to show your appreciation. Also, our generous PTA and Creeds volunteers deserve your appreciation as events like this cannot happen without their support. So as you are thinking about all the fun you had, remember the generosity of our volunteers. Seeing the volunteers and the children's smiles are what I like best about field day. What do you like best?

Wordle Wonders

We had lots of fun making Wordles for our resource teachers this week. All the students wrote 5 words to describe each teacher or something that they learned from the teachers. We used all those words to make a word puzzle picture to describe each person. The more the word was repeated the larger the letter size on the wordle. They look amazing and we hope everyone likes them. If you had to describe yourself in 5 words, what words would you choose? I like the words diligent, dependable, kind, funny, and helpful.

Afternoon With Dad

The weather was perfectly sunny, the children were excited, and the dad's were plentiful. Friday's 1st grade "Afternoon with Dad" was wonderful. We played tug-o-war, and modified kickball; we guided Dad through the Frog Bog; and enjoyed ice cream sandwiches, popscicles, and cold water. Miss Stolle's dad and Mrs. Marx's dad were in attendance, too. Mr. Davenport even gave the dads an aluminum water bottle that they can use all summer and be reminded of this wonder day. And most of the students got to go home early to spend more one-on-one time with dad. It was great. What was your favorite part of sharing the hour with dad?

Outstanding Science Scores

Way to go! I'm really impressed with how much you have learned this year in science. Your city-wide science test scores were calculated today on those bubble sheets tests. We had an average class score of 90%. Two thirds of the class had 91%correct or higher. Five students had PERFECT 100% tests. I'll say it again. Way to go! What was your favorite science unit?