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Gold Rush, 2011
We had a lot to do the morning of, but got the town all set up, thanks to the help of a few parents and students. The kids did a great job singing, and especially square dancing. It was a … Continue reading
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Open House, 2011
We only had a week after testing to get ready for Open House. It felt a bit rushed. But we got it together. I’m sure the room didn’t win any awards for most awesomest room in the world, but it … Continue reading
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Gold Rush
Gold Rush went off without a hitch today. Most of the kids had costumes. There were lots of parents there to watch. The play went great, the kids sang great (and only messed up the words a couple times). The … Continue reading
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Happy June
Aren’t long weekends great! I am sooo far behind for Open House! I have all day Tuesday, and half day Wednesday with the class to get things done with them. Then half a day Wednesday afternoon to get the room … Continue reading
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Testing Hangover
Testing spoils you, as a teacher, that is. Your planning is already set for the morning – testing. During most of the other times during the day, you’re doing test prep, or something fun to relax the students. You just … Continue reading
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Gold Rush, Finally
It went off without a hitch. Gold Rush, that is. The most of the kids were all dressed up in their 49er costumes, and they were all excited. Up to the room we went, took attendance, then back down for … Continue reading
Root Beer, and. . .
Gold Rush is coming up in a couple of days. Each fourth grade class is asking its students to bring something to eat or drink for the rest of the grade level. My class is in charge of bringing root … Continue reading
Things to Do
The end of the year is coming quick. Things I need to do (in no particular order): Figure out Club Ape prizes, Fluency, Benchmark L.A., Writing, and Math Test, input benchmark test results, Reflections paper, for my principal, Bulletin Boards … Continue reading
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Gold Rush
We’re getting ready for our “Gold Rush” day, so we’re doing a lot of singing in the morning. The Gold Rush is a special day the fourth grade has every year at the end of the school year. It starts … Continue reading
