Author: Elizabeth Donelson

Today we were lucky enough to have a few different mystery readers visit our classroom. In the morning Mrs. Perales came in and read “If I Built a Car”. The kids really enjoyed the story and Leighton was very excited to have his mom visit our classroom. Thanks you for taking the time to read to us!   In the… Read more →

We were so excited to have Mrs. Tanana (Aka… The Cat in the Hat) come in to read to us! Zein helped his mom turn the pages of the book. We discussed our favorite Dr. Seuss books and how fun it is to read! Thank you Mrs. Tanana!     In the afternoon we had two second graders visit us. Tanner… Read more →

Today we had a wonderful assembly presented by Nancy and Friends. Nancy (Wooster) is a professional ventriloquist and is absolutely hilarious (I was laughing just as hard as the kids!!)! She uses her talent and puppets to deliver powerful messages about anti-bullying, making good choices, doing the right thing, being kind, etc. She is putting on a FREE show this… Read more →

  Today, our special mystery reader was Dr. Chochol. She read her favorite story titled, What do you do with an idea? Especially an idea that’s different, or daring, or a little wild? This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. It’s a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever… Read more →

  On Friday, we had our next mystery reader surprise the class. Mrs. Fraley and her sons came in to share a bit of Irish luck with all of us. She read an Irish story in which a wee leprechaun created a bit of mischief in a household. The kids loved the story as well as the shamrock cookies. Thanks… Read more →

      Dear Families, In the next few days we will be using what we learned as scientists about the sun and properties of different materials to work as engineers. We will be designing, building and testing a solar oven. We need your help! Please help us find and collect some of the materials listed below. Please send materials… Read more →

The Dearborn High School football team visited our classroom this moning. It was wonderful to see and speak with such fine role models for our children. They spoke to the children about the importance of reading and working as a team to help each other succeed. The best part was the boys sharing their favorite books when they were children. Go… Read more →

Our second mystery reader surprised us today in Room 26. Mrs. Makled shared a story written by Dr. Seuss. We got to enjoy One Fish two fish red fish blue fish. The kids loved the story and those great rhyming words. The treats at the end were very thoughtful. Thank you!! Read more →

Our first mystery reader was Mrs. Garcia. She surprised us by reading The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon. The kids loved the selection and the warm chocolate chip cookies as well! Thank you! Read more →

March is reading month. Students will celebrate the joy of reading in a variety of ways.  I am sending home a Haigh calendar with daily reading activities for students.  I am also sending home a reading log in which students set a monthly reading goal including the number of minutes they will read for the month(520).  The suggested daily minutes… Read more →