Friday, May 27, 2016

Fun at Pompey's Pillar

We had a great day yesterday at Pompey's Pillar.  We had 3 sessions.  One, we walked up to the pillar.  Ask your child how many steps.  Learned a lot about the geography of this area up there and how it was full of wildlife and how Clark and his men came through they.  Saw Clark's signature as well.  Then we were in the Interpretive Center where there was lots of hands-on information and we also got our FREE park passes.  Make sure you and your family take advantage of it this summer.
Lastly, we went into the cabin and learned a lot about animals.  Buffalo, bobcat, grizzly bear, mountain lion, etc.  Then the rain came and we had to eat lunch in the bus, but the kids did great.  We had a very nice, kind bus driver to allow that.  But, it was a typical rain shower and didn't last long so we could get out and run around while others shopped.  So as you can see, it was a GREAT day.  Ask your child their favorite part.
Congratulations to Mia, our final Purple Hand Cookie winner.  She was nominated for being kind, caring, and a good friend.  Great Job!!!!
Dates for next week:

Monday-No School
Tuesday-we will have Library & Music as well as a Post visit from Pompey's Pillar here in our classroom.
Wednesday-students will have the opportunity to spend their fake money.
Thursday-clean out desks and Soul Surfer Movie-don't forget to bring a drink and a treat
Friday-Last Day-12:00 Dismissal

I write this post with a heavy heart as this is my last (12th) year here at Bitterroot so I need to be transferred to another building.  But, I can honestly say that these kids have made my last year the BEST!!  That is what makes it so hard to leave along with all the amazing families & students I have had the privilege to teach and get to know over the past 12 years.  Not to mention the great colleagues/friendships I have.  But, I am not leaving town so I know I will still keep in contact with so many.  But good feeling & memories I am left with.  I don't know as of yet where I will be transferred, but will let you know when I find out.
Have a great 3 day weekend with your families & friends.
Cya next week.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Fabulous!!!

Yes, these kids again showed their FABULOUSNESS by doing their very BEST on the last of the BIG tests for the year.  I am proud of each and every one of them.  Also, I am so happy to report that we had 100% attendance so no make-ups which allows us to take part in the upcoming fun things this week.

Wednesday is Field Day from 12:45-2:45.  Thank you to Jennifer Jones & Jenny Jasper for volunteering to help with this.  Make sure your child dresses for the weather & activities that day.  Sunscreen/hat would be a good idea as well as comfortable clothing & tennis shoes.

Thursday is our Pompey's Pillar Field Trip.  We will leave at 9:00 and return by 2:00.  If any one would like to volunteer to go along, please let me know as ASAP.  Always nice to have an extra body or two.  Thank you.

Other than those 2 big days, academics will remain as normal as possible.
Thank you and have a great weekend.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Last of the Testing on May 16-20!!!

Yes, we are completing the last of the testing on the Week of May 16-20 in the afternoons.  Once again, please make sure your child is prepared for these by getting a good night's rest, a protein breakfast, as well as a protein snack.  Also, they may bring gum to chew for the testing sessions.
As always, give them a little "I BELIEVE IN YOU" speech to encourage them to try hard and do their BEST!!!!  If you do this, write BELIEVE in the planner.
We are winding down to the point of earning our Bitterroot Bucks.  Students will be paying for their last field trip this week and then any money they have left over will be able to be spent on End of the Year Ice Cream Sundaes!!!!

Here are a few important end of the year dates:

May 16-20-SBAC testing
May 25-Field Day- 12:45-2:45 for the Intermediate
May 26-Field Trip to Pompey's Pillar- Permission slips going home on Monday.
May 31st-Pompey's Pillar Follow-up visit.
June 1st-Soul Surfer Movie-permission slips will be coming home for this as well as it is rated PG, but it is an awesome conclusion to all our Character Building & Believing!!!!
June 3-Last Day-12:00- Dismissal

Have a GREAT weekend.