Will we ever forget about the minions???

As we all know, we have been a little well- OBSESSED with the movie Despicable Me.  We quote it, we joke about it, we find a way to relate math to it, we even made our own minions for the door.  Don't worry- the whole school was jealous!

Sorry, I couldn't pass up minions AND Twilight!!!!

I'm sure that you remember that super fantastic day when we had to make up for the fire.  I would have to guess that the make up day might have been one of the BEST days of school ever.  There are not many days when we sit back, relax, and have some serious fun. 

Leave it to the INCREDIBLE Miss Longshore, and her wonderful sista, to provide that fantastic fun! While I was stuck in meeting, the kids were having a blast! Check out Miss Longshore's blog to see the best tasting minons you have ever seen, and yes... I said tasting! :)

http://gwendelynnmarie.blogspot.com/2011/04/minions.html

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!!! Yes Miss Longshore, this one is dedicated to you! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

The Countdown has begun!

Yep, that's right! After today there is officially only 19 days of school left.  And school will be out for summer.  This will be a very BITTERSWEET day! So exciting because my second class of sixth graders will continue growing up and move on to the middle school! (tear) 

As my kiddos will be moving on to summer adventures, I will be moving on to my summer adventure as well!  I know that most of you know that I am moving to India for the summer.  I wanted to share with you my adventure blog so that you will be able to keep up to speed on my summer humanitarian projects. 

My blog address is http://themanyadventuresoflz.blogspot.com/

You should check it out.  There are already pictures of the house that I will be my home in Hyderabad, India!

And a very special thank you to all my students and parents for being so kind this teacher appreciation week!  You are all so wonderful!!! :)
 

SPIRIT WEEK and DR. SEUSS

"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." Dr. Seuss

The week of February 28th to March 4th will be SPIRIT WEEK!  Check out what we are doing every day to celebrate:


Monday: Crazy Hat Day

Tuesday:  Fake Injury Day

Wednesday: Dress as your favorite character

The read-a-thon will also be this afternoon in rememberance of one of our favorite authors, Dr. Seuss.  Please remember that students are allowed to bring blankets, pillows, and a treat to eat this day.  Parents will be allowed to join.  Students are not to leave their classroom to be with other siblings, even if escorted by an adult. 

Thursday: Socks and Suspenders

Friday:  Slippers

Please, remember to bring a regular pair of shoes for recess and other activities. 

Marshmallow Fight???!!! What was I thinking????

As a reward for FANTASTIC behavior the students in our class earned a marshmallow fight.  They had a blast, literally, there were marshmallows blasting around the room!!!! Here are some of the pictures of our crazy adventure into marshmallow land!

Austin and the USS Arizona

Way to go Austin for being an inquirer by visiting the USS Arizaona and a few other WWII landmarks while he was in Hawaii on a cruise.  That is just such a knowledgable thing to do.  (How many learner profiles do you think I can squeeze into this blog?) I guess it wasn't just fun in the sun! I am a little jealous that he was able to experience and  see where some very major events in our world's history have taken place. 

Here is our dear Austin and his family:

Here is Austin, his dad, and his lil sis at the USS Arizona Memorial!

**Look at how caring he is being!

Here we have Austin giving up his day job as a student to become a real Navy man.  We will have to ask him which he prefers. Is this his way of being a risk taker? Or how about open minded? I think he will be reflective when he comes back and tells us all about it!

Mr. Johnson would be so proud! Look at that Patriotism!

Austin! We can't wait until you get back and tell us all about your adventures! Well, and so we can give you a whole bunch of homework to make up for all the fun you had while you were gone! See you soon!

Here are a few other things to note:

Box tops are due 1/25

Dress Down Day is 1/28 (Friday)

Science Fair is Friday, 1/28 1:30-4:00 in the gym

The Student Body Officers and going to the Charter Fair at the Utah State Capital this Thursday to represent our school! 

Here is the challenge for this post:  What learner profiles did I miss in this post?

Whoever is the first to let me know is the proud owner of 15 busy bucks!

The End of Feudalism???

Alright, alright! Yes, you are correct, Feudalism ended centuries ago.  It was reborn in our classroom, and will be coming to an end tomorrow, Friday the 20th.  However, you will be able to continue the privileges you have earned until Friday of next week. 

 

All my students should be so proud of the fantastic projects that they have created, and all they have learned through this process.  Mostly, we should all be grateful that we did not live in this time period- especially as serfs!

Remember: Students who have higher positions in the feudal system- don't abuse your powers and privileges! The High Queen will have something to say about it!

 

The High Queen

(Thank you to Kamryn for my fantastic headdress!)

Business Day

DO NOT FORGET...

That money doesn't just grow on trees!

Well, that's not all!

 All sixth graders in my class that have no missing assignments will be participating in our very first business day of the year!

Merchants, get your goods ready for sale!

See you tomorrow!