Happy Day!!!

What a difference a day makes!!!  Today was a great day as students were on task and were so aware of expectations and we had a lot of fun.  We were able to get off track with a few bird-walk conversations, but then we were able to jump right back on track.  That is what I love doing with the kids as I think that is how we get to know about each other and it goes to show we can have the fun side, but then can get back to business.  Thank you for having conversations last night if you did.  Recesses were so much more fun for all too and nobody got hurt!!!!!  Yayyyy!!!  This weather today is amazing. :)
Midwest states & capitals maps went home today.  Students can begin studying.  We made flash cards to use here at school.  Today they started the map challenge to learn about locations of this region and next week we will start the tour of the region.
In Buddies today we helped them with IXL.  Fun to see what they are learning and doing in math.
Persuasive writing-Lead 21 kids have done some good persuasive paragraph writing.  We have a large range of topics and I must add there a quite a few convincing ones.  Well all but one that is, ask your child if they know which one might not be so convincing for Mrs. H. :)
Next week students will be choosing their biography books to read and gather information on a person of choice.  These projects will be done mostly at home and I will be giving a packet for them to follow to complete these.  Packets will come home next week.
Yearbook order forms went home today.
Also, I gave students a list of class names to use for their Valentines.  They need to have a valentine for everyone in the class.  If they choose to put candy, pencils, or whatever in them they surely may do that.  Also, students who are bringing for the party have their little slips as to what to bring.  Thank you so much for helping us out.
Have a great weekend and get out and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.