Countdown to our Summer Break

Our official countdown to summer vacation began this week.  On Wednesday we started with the letter A and we are working our way to Z.  Many of the children participated on Wednesday with Anything Goes Hair Day.  I saw many fun, different hairstyles.  The girls especially had unique braids and fun accessories in their hair.  For the letter B it was Bring your favorite book and read in any spot in the room and for C we gave all our classmates some positive compliments.  

Looking forward to the rest of the days ahead.

Monday:

We began our Spring Diagnostic Testing on Monday in ELA.  The children worked diligently to improve their scores and show growth.  We continued with our Science Unit all about the Earth's Features and researched more of the RI ABC's.  

Tuesday:

There was more i-Ready testing and the children practiced their Wax Museum speech with one another.

Wednesday:

On Wednesday all the children presented their wax museum presentation and continued to put the final touches on their speech.  They were excited to show off their work.  I had each individual student go up with the tri fold and they recited their speech to everyone.  They also began the i-Ready Spring Diagnostic in Math.

Thursday:

What a busy day it was for the students.  Not only did they finish up the i-Ready Diagnostic but it was the big day for the Wax Museum presentations to all the other students.  They were excited and anxious at the same time but they did a fantastic job.  

Friday:

It was another busy day.  The children presented the Natural Disaster Slides to the class.  They have become pros at presentations.  They made eye contact, spoke clearly and taught us a thing or two about various natural disasters throughout the world.

Special Surprise Visitor:

The children got a real nice treat on Friday.  Our very own Ms. Browne came to surprise them one last time before she graduates.  The children were so excited to see her and they took part in a special picture that she planned.  The children were thrilled and so happy to see her.  She and I pulled off the surprise.

The rest of the day was dedicated to completing the compliment plates and fun Friday.  

Coming Up this Week:

The school social workers and psychologists are planning some fun activities for Mental Health Spirit Week

The letters D, E, F, G, and H will be celebrated this upcoming week also.  

The Stephen Olney School put out a Community Yard Sale this Saturday.  There were lots of items up for sale and lots of community involvement.  The weather was spectacular and the company was great.  

Hope everyone is enjoying this spectacular weather and have a beautiful rest of the weekend!!