Category: Blogs

A big thank you to Dylan and Malik for coming in to our classroom and sharing the book, “The Monster who Lost His Mean.” Everyone knows that the M in “monster” stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can’t be mean any more? Is he still a monster at all? One young monster’s attempts to live up to his… Read more →

    I wanted to take the time to thank all of you for sending in supplies for our solar oven project. We reviewed the supplies and the kiddos are excited to start designing their ovens tomorrow. We will attempt to build the ovens on Thursday morning. We will have to wait for a sunny day to actually test them,… Read more →

    Please have your children show their spirit this week by participating in the following activities: Monday: Hats off to reading or crazy hair day Tuesday: Slip into reading (pajama and slipper day) Wednesday: Swing into reading (Wear some Tiger gear) Thursday: St. Patty’s Day (Wear GREEN) Crazy about books! Crazy hair day again! Friday: Dress as your favorite… Read more →

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 →