Author's Celebration & Fiesta

What a day! Let me start off by saying... I love your children! They are precious, and make my heart smile...especially on days like today!

• We Skyped a class who lives in Williston, Vermont
• They read their FALL poems to us
• We exchanged questions and answers about the weather
• We learned that they will probably get their first snow by November 1st!
• We celebrated our official "AUTHOR" status! We worked so hard this month to become published authors...and we are! It was exciting to watch the firsties present their stories, and take pride in their hard work. I was so proud of them!
• A few students created Powerpoints on Hispanic Heritage month, and they were given the opportunity to work on their public speaking skills while sharing their presentations with their peers.
• Mrs. Ramirez taught the kiddoes how to Salsa dance- and we partnered up and danced! BAILA, BAILA!
• We had an all out FIESTA listening to music, sampling a variety of foods, and celebrated the fact that we learned SO much this month.
• Most of all, we learned....Hispanic Heritage Month is NOT to be confused with ASPARAGUS month. ;) I love first graders!

Cinco de Mayo, and End of the Week!

I had such a fun week this week. It was so refreshing to see my kids everyday, opening up their minds, searching deep for thoughts, and seeking the answers. The kids completed Microsoft Word families, and number webs. (Where they put the main word in the middle of their graphic organizer in Microsoft Word and added lines, and clipart to tell a story.)  It completely amazed me how well they could complete a Microsoft Word family, they were inserting pictures, graphics, and word art like it was nobodies business! They made a music video, (all student created, and edited!) To end the week we researched the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. We also had 2 students bring in authentically prepared Guacamole, and Salsa. What a fun way to end the week! Have a safe weekend.

Mr. Faust the Art teacher joined us for our mini-fiesta!

Home-made salsa & guacamole

They wrote down 3 facts down about Cinco de Mayo for their Sombrero craft

Mr. Ramirez even came to join the Fiesta

Also, the PTO is hosting a free family fun night tonight, from 6:30-8:00 at our school!