Farewell Friends!

  It is officially my first day of summer....our sweet classroom is all packed up and bare and very very quiet.
     We had a wonderful last few weeks of school. Field Day, Marketplace, Mason Mill Park!!! Our children are truly the luckiest 3rd Graders in the world and I feel like the luckiest teacher. I cried about 10 times on Friday not only because the children cried but also because of the beautiful gifts and notes you sent in. Thank you so very much for your support this year and your kindness. Thank you for trusting me with your babies.
     For our very last morning meeting we did 3 rounds of sharing. I asked the children to close their eyes and imagine the feeling of joy. I described how it feels and sounds to me. (They were all smiling with their eyes closed) Then I asked them to tell about the most joyful moment of third grade. Some answers included:
* the lock in  * the soak  * field day  * right now  *everyday  * Mason Mill Park  * Tellus Museum
* Greek Day  * Recess  * Community Circle  * the election  * making our farewell video

Next I asked the students to tell what they are looking forward to. We talked about how life is a series of ups and downs. You can't have joy without sorrow, love without hate, life without change and most importantly new beginnings without endings. Answers included:
* summer vacation  * meeting new people at F.AVE  * swimming this summer  * summer camp
* coming back to WE to visit

Finally I asked the students to reflect back on the 1st week of school and to think about their worries or fears. I asked them to tell about one way they felt they had grown or changed this year. Some answers:

* I got bigger  * I learned multiplication  * I learned how to be a better writer  * I learned how to think of others  * I learned not to worry about what others think or say  * I learned not to be self-centered  * I learned to be ok with change

Photos from MARKETPLACE!

If you haven't heard, we raised over $1,400 for Heifer International....here is a photo of the allocation of funds....we decided with Mrs. Yoo's class on the last day of school. We donated money for
2 goats, 1 sheep, 5 flocks of chicks, 1 animal medical training, 2 water pumps and filtration systems, & 4 healthy homes. Click HERE to read more about each gift.

FIELD DAY:

MOVING ON:

CLICK HERE  for  the link to the vimeo video: 3rd Grade Words of Wisdom

   So this is my last post for the class of 2024. I will miss your babies and I hope they always come back for a visit!


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Dates and Info.....FYI

                             For Your Information:)

 Friday 5/22  * Field Day!! 

           -  Our class color is ORANGE!!!  So send your child in an orange t-shirt. 

            -  We will eat lunch outside from 11-12. Students can sit on their towels to eat or in the grass.

            -  Third graders will have the "SOAK" so send in an extra change of clothes and a towel. 

            - I'll send home a checklist next week.

Monday 5/25  NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

Tuesday 5/26  Game Day

                         (Students can bring board games, card games or electronics)

                          *There will only be a short designated 'Screen' time and then devices will

                             be put away!  :)

Wednesday 5/27  Marketplace 10a.m.-12p.m.

                        * This is our culminating activity to raise money to help a family or village in need. 

                         Check out THIS SITE for a look at the organization Heifer International. 

Thursday 5/28  Moving On Ceremony 9a.m.

                    * Students will take a bus to Mason Mill park after the ceremony to play and enjoy their 

                       last days as 3rd Graders! 

Friday 5/29     Last Day of School/Last Community Circle! 

THANK YOU FOR THE TEACHER APPRECIATION CARDS, FLOWERS, and SCHOOL SUPPLIES! 

  I really feel so lucky to have all your support and generosity! I am going to miss my 18 children so much! We have become a little Soons family this year and I love your children dearly!

15 Very Busy Days To Go!

Good Afternoon Friends!

     First I'd like to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all of books! I received so many books from the book fair and I really appreciate it! We are finishing up Pluto: A Wonder Story and then the children voted on the next read.  It is called Rain, Reign by Ann M. Martin. It sounds really good....I can't wait to find out.

  I've got lots to tell you so here goes:

1.     We've had a relaxing week learning about how we can serve others. We read Beatrice's Goat  by Page McBrier in order to learn about how something that may seem small to us can mean the WORLD to another.

Ask your child about the book and Heifer International! In the spirit of giving, paying it forward, and investing in the future.....the third grade will be having a Marketplace on Wednesday May 27th at 10 a.m. We will be selling our homemade goods to raise money to buy a goat, clean water, or a pig for a family in need!

2. The lock in is here! Bring your child with his/her jammies, toiletries, sleeping bag or air bed! Students can also bring board/card games, electronics (only if you think they need it in order to sleep) and their favorite comfort object. IT BEGINS AT 7PM AND ENDS AT 7AM.  Wish us luck! LOL~


3. Fish and tank.....If you'd like a free fish tank with 2 fish and all the fixin's please let me know! I am going to give it away. I am just not a great fish mommy and I don't know if I'll have the space for it next year.

4.  Señora Garcia is asking you to take a look at the sign up link below for Spanish Tapas day. Please sign up if you can!

Here is the link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b49acaf28a64-elrestaurante

                                                    Here's a fly on the wall look at the week! 

ART Project with Aluminum Cans

Chuck Leavell at Woodland Garden

Origami for Marketplace

Marker Making & Duct Tape Purses

Original Signed Art

Habitat Terrariums

Homemade Jewelry

Pencil Toppers

Spinners

More Pencil Toppers



See you at the LOCK IN!