Things

Report cards come home today.

IEP progress reports should be coming home today or will be mailed tomorrow (my hope is to send everyone's home at the same point which I'm hoping will be today!...it just depends how today goes)

The blog will be periodically updated (like with sales for supplies for school supplies that you might be restocking at home or for other kids....yes, i'm a sucker for a really good sale on school supplies....it's why we hardly need any next year)

Some inclusion teachers have already changed since the last time we spoke about them. It's the nature of teachers leaving, HR, administration, and general trying to figure out a new program. So, I'll get back to you with new teachers. If you were planning on coming in tomorrow to meet them, just stop by our room first.



I just really wanted to take a minute on the blog to say thank you to all of our families for the support this year. Without you, we (Robyn and I) would not be able to do what we do as well. It's truly been a pleasure being partners with all of you and seeing your children grow and progress. As you know, those boys are amazing individuals who make life, well, interesting for sure! Each one of them, Aldair, Patrick, David, Darius, Grant and even Luis and Hendrick, made this year remarkable with what they were individually and collectively able to achieve, overcome, and pursue in their own ways.

Patrick finally made it to the top of the climbing caterpillar where in the beginning of the year he would only watch his friends.

Darius participates in morning meeting actively and loves going to Ms. Mansfield's class to be with his other friends.

David is able to accept others emotions in the classroom and knows that it is okay if someone is sad, it doesn't mean that he has to be sad too. He no longer runs and tries to change their face to be happy. He also makes one great teacher!

Grant now engages friends in play in the classroom and at recess. He can frequently be found with Patrick and David chasing, tagging, and throwing balloons.

Aldair is leaving us to go back to Jennie Dean. His proudest moment he will tell you is giving a report about his favorite topic, Snakes. His prized possession, sticky notes. He's made great progress this year in inclusion and we will miss his smiley face!


All the boys have made huge gains and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thanks for sharing your children with us and know that we are grateful for the opportunity to do this all again next year!

Last day of school is tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't you excited?

Field day was a HUGE success. The boys absolutely loved it and they looked amazing in their shirts!

Tomorrow dismissal is 1:30! Kids will probably get on their buses at 1:15.

:-)

Getting better

Well having antibiotics for an apparent double ear infection and sinus infection sure makes me feel a lot better and more ready for tomorrow than I was for Friday. By the time I was able to crawl into bed Friday night, I was finished. I just got out and about today (and by about, I mean my couch). I'm trying to reserve all my energy for field day tomorrow.

Don't forget: Water bottles and sunscreen. The kids will be eating hot dogs and more.

Tuesday: Last day dismissal at 1:30.

:-)

Things....

1. On Monday, a parent in Ms. Spencer's class is buying lunch for those who are participating in water day. That means, we're offering the boys hot dogs, popsicles, and more. Feel free to not send lunch in if your child will eat this. If they won't eat hot dogs, please send lunch in.

2. Don't forget your 100th day shirts.

3. Please forgive my voice today as I believe I've got an upper respiratory infection/sinus infection but wanted to be at breakfast (and will be calling the doctor for an appointment as soon as humanly possible).

4. can't wait for breakfast later (in like 6 hours). :-)

Reminders:

Tuesday-in school concert performed by 3rd and 4th grade.
Wednesday-school wide celebration red carpet event 1:30pm (kindergarten is first, then first, etc....) We are going in between Kindergarten and First Grade.
Thursday-Sensory time
Friday-End of the Year Breakfast!
Monday-Field Day....EVERYONE SHOULD WEAR THEIR 100th DAY of School shirt!!!!! (also, please make sure your child has a water bottle, and a change of clothes as after field day is over, we're participating with Ms. Spencer's class in Water Day!
Tuesday-Last Day....1/2 day. Dismissal at 1:30!
Wednesday-Meet N Greet Teacher for next year.

carnival

HUGE Success in our classroom.

We played pin the tail on the donkey, our own fishing game, bean bag toss, egg race, don't drop the balloon, parachute time, and more! It was a great time and the boys loved it (and all of their tickets!)

The fishing game was probably the best and it's the easiest thing. Paperclips, foam sheets cut into fish, and a strong magnet tied onto string on a stick (we used a yardstick). The kids would have played this for hours had I let them.

Pin the tail on the donkey was amusing to assess their understanding of left and right. A whole bunch of cheaterpants who wanted to be blindfolded but thought that it would be okay to just move it a little so that they could see! It was hysterical!

Oh, I forgot, we also played clothing pin through the hole which was an old clorox wipe bottle with the lid popped open like you were going to get a wipe and they had to get a clothing pin through it. I was amazed at what lengths they were still able to do it! Great motor skills.

The room was decorated thanks to Mrs. Robertson with balloons (that was yesterday's feat with showing the boys how to blow up balloons) they much preferred to blow them up and let them go so they flew around the room.

Happy evening!

We're having a carnival in class tomorrow (you know, unless there are more tornado touch downs like today).

On that note, the boys did well having to stay in the hall facing the wall with their hands over their heads. Grant needed to sit me with as the thunder was too much for him (I can't say I blame him!) and eventually fell asleep with me rocking him. Just as well since we had been there for quite some time.

Saturday is the school carnival.

Next week we have a concert on Tuesday, "graduation" on Wednesday, and our class breakfast on Friday. (would someone like to bring some fruit? or juice? I'll have bagels (with appropriate toppings), coffee, and probably juice if I don't know anyone else is bringing it). Melanie said that she'd bring something dessert-y which we are very appreciative of. :-)

The week after Monday is field day and we'll be joining Ms. Spencer's class for water time afterwards. Tuesday will be the last day and it's early dismissal. Wow! I can't believe the year is already over.

Hope all is well!