Our Guest Author

Today we had a very special guest author come to our class. Her name is Mrs. Jennifer Swanson and her children attended Chets Creek at one time. In fact, I had her two oldest children in my first grade class (many years ago)! A couple of years ago, Mrs. Swanson decided to write her first children's book - Penny and Rio - The Mysterious Backyard Meeting. During her visit, Mrs. Swanson read the book with a little help from the kids (dogs barking, pretending to dig, etc). She also had a slideshow to go along with the book so the kids could see the pictures up-close and gave us some cool bookmarks. We really enjoyed the visit and learned how our lives can influence our writings. Here are some highlights from the morning.

Field Day

I would like to begin by thanking you all for sharing your children with me this year. They have grown and changed so much. I hope you all have a safe and happy summer. Here are the highlights from our field day on Monday morning.

It's almost here...

Can you believe that we have come to the end of the year already? This week we will have another busy week as we begin to close up our year. Here is a list of all the events this week and next.


Tuesday, June 1nd - 3rd grade play presentation
Wednesday, June 2nd - Ronald McDonald
Friday, June 4th - Health
- Flag Retirement 9:00
- last day of resource
Monday, June 7 - field day 9:30 - 11:30
- Kindergarten awards 2:15
Friday, June 11th - last day of school
(dismissal begins at 12:00 for kindergarten)
- report cards go home

Please remember that dismissal on the last day is very hectic and the car rider line is much longer so plan accordingly.

Also, please make sure all pictures (or picture money is returned).

Parent Appreciation Breakfast

Just wanted to take a moment and thank all the families that joined us for our breakfast. For all the moms and dads that had to work and couldn't be there, we hope you enjoyed your gifts. Here are some pictures from the day.

Parent Appreciation Breakfast

Don't forget our Parent Appreciation Breakfast on Friday. I know the kids are excited and look forward to spending a little time with you. If you have not sent in your slip yet plan on attending, please let me know (email, post a comment, or planner).

Poetry all around

WOW...we have been learning how to write poems over the last two weeks in class. Poetry is a difficult concept for many kindergarteners as they are not used to listening to it and really there aren't any rules. Poems can be written in so many ways about ANYTHING! If you have any great poetry books at home that the kids would like to bring in to share - we would enjoy them. I will make sure any books are returned as soon as possible.

Cummer Museum Field Trip

Weeks have passed so quickly and I haven't been keeping up with our class blogging but here are the highlights of our field trip to Cummer. We had a great time and the kids loved it. Kids are free on Tues. after 4:00. :)