Today was the second to last day of school. The kids had field day this morning, doing all sort of activities as a class. They did a great job of cheering each other on and had a lot of fun.
Showing posts with label first grade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label first grade. Show all posts
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Field Day
Today was the second to last day of school. The kids had field day this morning, doing all sort of activities as a class. They did a great job of cheering each other on and had a lot of fun.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Happy Birthday Grandma!
Adelaide and I made a little video today for Great Grandma Adelaide, who turns 91 tomorrow. She is great in so many ways, and I hope she has a lovely birthday.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Party On, Excellent
It's been a most excellent week for the first graders in room 10/13. On Monday it was a SeaHawks Birthday Surprise celebration for a teacher who reached the 50 yard-line, complete with Seahawks hats and football drills in the gym.
Wednesday was "Room 10/13 Day," celebrating blending. Adelaide's class of general ed first graders spend a portion of their day together with special education peers who have a self-contained classroom which adjoins their class. Parents were invited to come and check out the activities the classes do together, including calendar, a group craft project, and blended music and PE. This special day also included headgear.
Today, Friday, was a Mad-Hatter tea party for another milestone teacher birthday (names and numbers omitted to protect the innocent). The teachers executed a quick change mid-morning from normal clothes to become Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, and other assorted Mad-Hatters, while the students donned their own Mad-Hatter hats. "Tea" was served in real china cups which went home with the students for party favors, and scones and fruit were enjoyed by all.
In a time where the number of required assessments, the level of academic standards, and student achievement are all increasing rapidly, it is wonderful to have a school where the arts, social connections, and having FUN are so valued. I believe that our students achieve here not only because of the dedication of teachers to expect academic success from everyone and make accommodations for that success, but also because we celebrate and value the kids beyond their reading, writing, and math triumphs. There are many ways kids can succeed and feel good about themselves, and if they have fun at school, they just might find themselves learning along the way.
Wednesday was "Room 10/13 Day," celebrating blending. Adelaide's class of general ed first graders spend a portion of their day together with special education peers who have a self-contained classroom which adjoins their class. Parents were invited to come and check out the activities the classes do together, including calendar, a group craft project, and blended music and PE. This special day also included headgear.
Today, Friday, was a Mad-Hatter tea party for another milestone teacher birthday (names and numbers omitted to protect the innocent). The teachers executed a quick change mid-morning from normal clothes to become Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, and other assorted Mad-Hatters, while the students donned their own Mad-Hatter hats. "Tea" was served in real china cups which went home with the students for party favors, and scones and fruit were enjoyed by all.In a time where the number of required assessments, the level of academic standards, and student achievement are all increasing rapidly, it is wonderful to have a school where the arts, social connections, and having FUN are so valued. I believe that our students achieve here not only because of the dedication of teachers to expect academic success from everyone and make accommodations for that success, but also because we celebrate and value the kids beyond their reading, writing, and math triumphs. There are many ways kids can succeed and feel good about themselves, and if they have fun at school, they just might find themselves learning along the way.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
She's Never Been Beaten, You Know
Adelaide returned home today and discovered the Scrabble game that I had left on the table. She decided she was interested, so we played a round. She didn't want me to help her (though I managed to a little bit) and she really took to it. We're ready for the rainy weather!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Star of the Week
Adelaide was "Star of the Week" in her classroom at school this week. The event has lots of ceremony, including the creation of a poster, daily presentation of pictures and favorite items, and the bringing home of the much-coveted "Star of the Week" suitcase. I have enjoyed watching my students get their turn to sit on the yellow bench and hold court in front of the class for many years now, so it was especially fun to see Adelaide try it on for size.Today she got her "shooting star," which the kids in class fill with comments and compliments about the special student.
Then at the end of the day she got to select the free choice activities for the class before it was time for the ceremonial passing of the suitcase.
Her reign is officially over, but it was a good run.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First Grader!
Today is the first day of first grade. Adelaide was a bit nervous, but mostly excited to check out her new teacher and classmates. As a first grader, she lines up outside instead of in the hallway.
The kids then walk down to their classrooms and line up to wait for the teacher to welcome them into the room.
Adelaide found her spot and began getting organized while I helped her classmates and other parents with the school supplies.
The kids had a few minutes to work on a paper at their seats before heading down to the welcome to school assembly. Adelaide has a nice group in her class this year.
She is already in the groove. She raised her hand to tell Mrs. Ibach that she knows the students in her blended partner classroom because they are my students.
So much has changed in a year! This was the first day of school last year.
I'm proud to say, no tears for mom this year. I was too busy helping all the new kids and greeting the old ones. It's shaping up to be a great first day!
The kids then walk down to their classrooms and line up to wait for the teacher to welcome them into the room.
Adelaide found her spot and began getting organized while I helped her classmates and other parents with the school supplies.
The kids had a few minutes to work on a paper at their seats before heading down to the welcome to school assembly. Adelaide has a nice group in her class this year.
She is already in the groove. She raised her hand to tell Mrs. Ibach that she knows the students in her blended partner classroom because they are my students.
So much has changed in a year! This was the first day of school last year.
I'm proud to say, no tears for mom this year. I was too busy helping all the new kids and greeting the old ones. It's shaping up to be a great first day!
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