Show & Tell

Beginning this Friday, August 31, we will have Show & Tell.  The Show & Tell item or story must be either Science or Social Studies.  Students will present and explain to the class how their items apply to Science or Social Studies--or both!  The children will be allowed to present once a month, so look for a schedule coming home soon.  Of course, if a special event comes up, just let me know and we can work it in!  Also coming soon...Open Mic Fridays!  More info on this later. I look forward to seeing all of the students' Show & Tells!!

 

On Friday afternoon, Chantel (my daughter) and Brantley came in to model Show & Tell for us!! The class was soooo excited!!

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Maci's Behavior is Sensational!

Maci is the first student to get 15 tickets.
Amazing Maci!

By: Ben Whitehead (Student Blogger)

 

Clip Chart

Each morning students start on “Ready to Learn. When they make positive choices, they get to clip up. When students break a rule, they must clip down. By clipping up, students earn tickets.  when they accumulate 15 tickets, they can cash them in for rewards--such as visiting another class, using the teacher's chair for a day, lunch with a buddy, and computer time, just to name a few.  Clipping down multiple times can result in losing privileges or parent contact.  I love the Clip Chart because even if a student clips down in the morning, the can still end up on OUTSTANDING at the end of the day.  The Clip Chart really helps us to focus on positive behavior!  And, we have A LOT of clipping up going on in our classroom!!!

 

Six days down, 168 to go!

It's not like I’m counting down the days or anything...I am just sooooo happy that we have survived the first few days of adjustment, testing, reviewing, and practicing our procedures, routines, and expectations!  We have learned so much already, and the kids are doing great—although, I am pretty sure I’ve heard, “Is it lunch time yet?” about 397 times!

I have truly enjoyed getting to know the kids.  Now that they feel comfortable, their personalities are really starting to come out!  We are going to have a fabulous year!