Category Archives: News

FUN RUN!!!  WHAT A BLAST!!!  THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!!!      Thanks to Kalilah’s brother for being our first Mystery Reader!  We enjoyed reading “NUGGET AND FANG” by Tammi Sauer!  We loved hearing about … Continue reading →

Thank you for coming to Open House!  Student’s were SO proud to show off their classroom! Congratulations to Alsea for winning our estimation jar!  The total number of Hershey kisses were 175 – she guessed 156!    Writing shared stories … Continue reading →

Sneak Peek at our “Best Part of Me” writing project from the book, The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald.  Can you guess what your child chose to represent as the best part of them?   What LEARNING and GROWING … Continue reading →

Practicing free-wheeling sketches  like the author/illustrator Donald Crews around R.B. Hunt!   What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week: Academics ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry and the Goog by Suzy Kline, describing how characters act, long/short … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Ellie for being the first student in our class to earn 10 A.R. points and pick out a charm for her chain of success!  We are proud of you!  HEY!  We are proud of you!   Showing that ISLAND … Continue reading →

I am so PUMPED for this year with an INCREDIBLE group of students!  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.   Practicing our interivew skills to get to know our new classmates and taking … Continue reading →

Meet the teacher – August 9th 8:00 – 11:00!  I can’t wait to see all your beautiful faces! Homework Please check your child’s planner every day.  He/she will be expected to read a  minimum of 20 minutes per night.  There … Continue reading →

What a year!   You are such a talented, respectful group of students – collectively and individually.  I have LOVED being your teacher!  I know you will continue to read, write, and solve problems every day, because you have internalized the value of learning.  I … Continue reading →

We enjoyed visiting Mrs. Welu’s class for an “Author Share” this week! 🙂   Thank you for all the love, support, and gifts during teacher appreciation week! Happy (summer!) birthday, Kaia!    What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 … Continue reading →

Swim Fun! Thanks to our Mystery Reader, Mrs. Sasha, for reading “One” by Kathryn Otoshi, “The Sandwich Shop” by Queen Rania, and “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein!  They each had great social/emotional lessons!  We are so grateful!   Happy Mother’s … Continue reading →