Dr. Seuss 2013

What a week...Green Eggs and Ham Monday, Fox in Socks crazy socks Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Eye Book crazy sunglasses Thursday, and Cat in the Hat Friday.  All my "things" were ready for Friday and the highlight was our Dr. Seuss Harlem Shake.  You have to see this!  We had the best time ever making it.  Our Media Specialist, Mrs. Stevenson and our Principal, Mrs. Russell stopped by for the fun. Thanks Ms. Suzan for filming.

Valentine's Day 2013

Well the week did not go exactly as planned.  I had to get to Nebraska for my grandma's funeral.  She was a lovely lady so full of energy and a glimmer in her eye.  My kids thought the world of her and I am so glad they got to know her even with living so many miles away.  This is one of my favorite pictures of grandma with Kaile and Carson at the beach.  She loved coming her to get away from all that snow in Nebraska. When I got back guess what I was met with the biggest hugs from my firsties and parents.  There were cards and even flowers!  Thank you all so much for thinking of us during this hard time.
Valentine's Day was put on hold until I got back.  We got to share our February family projects while stuffing them with valentines and treats.  Check out how creative these firsties are!

100th day...

It was fabulous! Simply FABULOUS!!  I was so excited to see their faces in the morning when they saw the sign and it was worth it along with every other kid that walked down the hall and stopped by to say it was super cool.   We look pretty good for 100 year old firsties right?  We are a pretty good looking team too right? Our other 3 teammates were in the thick of it too but we quick snapped this one without them and now I am a little sad so check back soon for a picture of the fabulous firstie leaders!

We enjoyed making our wrinkled faces and thinking about our bucket list before we are 100 years old. 

Check them out here.

  

      

We rotated throughout the grade level.  We danced, counted, made patterns, ran 100 yards, made necklaces, put together puzzles, and rolled dice.  It was quite a day.  Thank goodness Zero the Hero made an appearance and left the coolest treat yet.  Zero the Hero lollipops!  They were the cutest ever. We did make our 100 trail mix and it was YUMMY.  It was such a BUSY day.  At the end of the day I thought I had done a pretty good job and then I found out I forgot to hand out a snack. Our firstie Jack made these 100 snacks with his mom and YES she did find the idea on Pinterest.  I am so sorry Jack.  I put them in all the cubbies before I left on Friday and they are waiting for us on Monday.  Thank you.  Thank you to all the families that dressed up and helped make this milestone extra special.

UPDATE:

Each year we ask the kids to complete some sentences about 100 times.  You know that saying kids say the cutest things.  Well here are some of my favorites.  

My teacher tells me 100 times to raise my hand.-Juliana

My dad tells me 100 times to be a good boy. My teacher tells me 100 times to stop talking.-Cameron

I tell my dad 100 times I want to watch TV. -Gabriella

My mom tells me 100 times to put away my homework.  My dad tells me 100 times to pick up my towel.  My teacher tells me 100 times to write my name on my paper.-Carter

Trust me if you knew these kids you would so understand these true words.  Funny aren't they...

ICE CREAM!!

Yes we did have 11 kids show up to Chickfila and YES we are getting an ice cream party! Just thought I would share. By the way this is what I have waiting for the firsties to walk into in the morning. Isn't it the cutest ever?!? Thanks Mrs. Suzan you are the best!!

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night

You have to see this! Hope to see you at Chick-fil-a Spirit Night tonight from 5-8pm. 10 kids from our class gets us an ice cream party! Find me and give me a GREAT BIG hug!

"Techy" Book reviews

One reading group is working on making book reviews which are then linked to a QR code and then that code is put on the book! Fancy firsties right?  You have got to love those kids right?  Julianna used the Sonic Pic app with pictures and her voiceover.  Jack and Demetrios took the pictures with an iTouch and then used the green screen to put them in the book.  We hope you enjoy our creations! Leave them a comment, they would love to hear what you think.

CCE Teacher of the year -Brian Wheeler

Teacher of the Year is an extra special milestone to me.  It is a time to celebrate a fellow teacher chosen by our faculty to represent us in the search for the Volusia County Teacher of the Year.  It is an honor to be selected by your fellow teachers.  This year Brian Wheeler was selected to be Cypress Creek Elementary's Teacher of the Year!  Brian teaches fourth grade.  He integrates technology into his daily lessons and is currently preparing our 4th graders for the annual Florida Writes assessment.  He has led workshops at our school and throughout the county. Last year my son was fortunate enough to be a student in his class. He is fabulous!  Congratulations Mr. Wheeler!  Our school celebrated with Hollywood, Wheeler style on Friday.  We dressed up as Hollywood stars and paparazzi.  It was so much fun!  Mr. Wheeler enjoyed a day of gifts and well wishes from the staff, faculty, and students.  There was a Hollywood sign up as well as a Walk of Fame stars.  Our class loved dressing up, can you tell?