Sep
28
Walk-a-thon to Game/Read-a-thon
September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Due to the weather forecast, we are planning ahead for the walk-a-thon tomorrow. Rather than walk in high winds, rain and cold temperatures, we will hold this event indoors. Teachers will be able to play indoor recess games and read with students during their 45 minute time period.
Many, many thanks for your donations this year. [...]
Sep
24
Weekly Newsletter
September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We had a great week! It has been fun getting to know the students better and better each day. It was exciting to get the WEB reading program up and running this week. Thanks so much to all of you for taking the time to read with your student each night! I am also so [...]
Sep
18
Weekly Update
September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We made it through our first five day week of first grade without having one day on a ‘normal’ schedule. So many beginning of the year schedule interruptions, but the kids are doing so well adjusting and have been very flexible with our crazy schedules each day. Thank goodness, next week we have picture day [...]
Sep
14
Vacation Memories!
September 14, 2009 | 1 Comment
This summer, the Woodring family went on a great vacation up north. We met up with cousins and grand parents in Mackinaw City and enjoyed lots of beautiful sunsets with the bridge in the background. Hatteras and his cousins played in the lake, sand, pool…all over. They chased seagulls, hunted for sea shells, and ate [...]
Sep
11
Week One in First Grade!
September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
What a week we had! So much to learn and the kids have done such a great job adjusting to coming to school every single day. Way to go first graders!! We have been busy reading, writing, counting, cutting, gluing, drawing, walking quietly, raising hands, tying shoes, washing hands, giving hugs, etc. The start of [...]
Sep
3
First Day of School
September 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
Thank you so much for coming to meet me and check out the classroom at our Open House. It was so nice to match up a smiling face with your child’s name. I look forward to seeing them again on Tuesday morning. I have a few more notes for you to read to help us [...]