The fifth graders are beginning to get  into the groove of things already!  Today in Math class we set up our math binders and notebooks.  I also explained my expectations for math class.  One thing that I emphasize all year is working together to help each other out.  I will be telling students all year [...]

We had a terrific first day of fifth grade (at least the teachers think so)!  As usual the first day is a lot of figuring out what to do and when to do it, and where to put all that stuff.  Most of the students came with all of the supplies they need, and some [...]

    Ready or not, its time for another school year to begin!  Get a good night’s sleep and come prepared to have a great day tomorrow.  And remember, we are ALL a little nervous!

At the end of this past school year, I found this list in Molly’s class folder.  Her third grade teacher, Ms. Martin, had shared it with her students.  I think these rules are pretty good ones, so I thought I would post this on the blog for anyone to read.  (Thanks, Ms. Martin ) Golden [...]

The 2009-2010 school year is just around the corner.  I hope all of you have had a great summer and are eagerly anticipating the start of another school year.  I am gradually preparing myself to get back into “school” mode.   Pages and links will be disappearing as I make changes to the blog to prepare [...]