We are Going...for now...

We are planning to go on the field trip. If it is cancelled we will know tomorrow morning. Please make sure kids do NOT leave the house without the following:

1. Pants

2. Tennis Shoes

3. Light Jacket or Sweatshirt

4. Packed Lunch (If you ordered one we have it!)

5. Water Bottle (They may use the one at school if they have one)

6. Electronic Devises (music or game systems) to keep them busy on the bus

7. Hat

8. Sunscreen

Thanks!! Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Johnson...I will call you in the morning if we cancel. :0)

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!!!

Going to Solutions...

AHHHHHH!!!! I don't know if it is just the end of the year or what but the tattling in this class has become explosive. We had a big talk on the carpet this afternoon about the difference between telling and tattling. I have taken a lot of time out of our day for morning meetings to teach a TON of strategies about how to deal with these situations. Students need to talk to the person, walk away from the person, ignore the person, or start a new game without the person that is bothering them. The only time an adult should have to get involved is when it is a repeated bully situation. So, now I am hoping that students can solve small issues on their own and leave the larger issues to me. Please continue this conversation at home as well. Thanks!

Permission slips for upcoming events came home tonight. They need to be returned tomorrow along with the $2 for Red Lodge. I discussed how to fill them out with the kids so ask them if you have questions. I also sent home an extra coy to hang on the fridge. Please make sure that kids come prepared on each special day with the items I listed.

Friday is our trip to Bridger for the fossil dig. If it is rainy on Thursday or Friday the trip will be cancelled. The company does not allow guests if they have mud. If that is the case then we will go to Pompey's Pillar on a later date instead. I am still in need of a parent volunteer for this trip. Please let me know if you are interested. If we go, there is a chance of snake sightings. I have told the kids that I will gladly take a bullet and save their lives but I will NOT go near a snake!! So, let's all hope they stay away. It has only been reported once thank goodness. :0)

Here is a video of our Commotion in the Ocean Play we put on today! Very cute and the kids did great!!

Play Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is our Commotion in the Ocean Play. We will be performing for our buddies and Mrs. Seward's class at 2:00. If you want to come feel free. It will last about 15 minutes total! :0) I will also film it and put it on the blog. Students need to wear a solid shirt though to go under their costume boards. If they don't have a solid shirt then as close as they can get will work just fine.

I talked to the students this morning about appropriate spring/summer attire at school. Shorts and skirts need to be longer than their fingertips when their arms are hanging down on their sides. Tank-tops need to be at least 2 fingers wide. Boys tank-tops need to be snug to their armpits or a shirt needs to be under. No makeup is allowed at school.

Permission slips for all of our upcoming events will go home tomorrow. I am sending home dual copies so you can keep one for your fridge. Please fill out and return to school on Wed. for a cash reward. REMEMBER: Just because a child can buy into an event does NOT mean that they automatically can go. If their behavior is not in tact in these next few weeks I will return their money and find an alternative placement for them.

Lastly, we talked about the phrase Finishing Up Strong today at our morning meeting. Kids came up with some strategies that could help them to ensure that they finish the last three weeks of 4th grade with a positive attitude and with 4th grade quality work. I was proud of their thinking and we made a HUGE poster to hang up to remind us.

Hope to see all of you at Pastries for Parents this Wednesday before school for some doughnuts and juice!

Gator Day Footage

LETS DO IT!

CRAZY HAIR DAY TOMORROW!!! WE NEED 100% PARTICIPATION TO WIN THE ROOTBEER FLOAT PARTY!!! GO TEAM!!

I am out tomorrow!

Hi. I am out tomorrow for my Technology Showcase. This is where I go show off all the stuff we have done this year while using Technology. WooHoo! Remember: True Character is how you live life when nobody is looking...or in this case, when Ms. Erickson isn't looking. Please remind kids to make good choices and use what I have taught them. We have way to many fun activities at stake!!

The Pompey Pillar trip has been cancelled. But, never fear we have another one ready to go. We will be venturing up to Red Lodge to see Jeff the Nature Guy and all his animals. We will also have a picnic lunch in the park. Be watching for permission slips for all our upcoming field trips soon.

On a final note, the sun is supposed to reappear by the end of this week. Until then, please make sure kids are wearing warm, weather appropriate clothing to school. Shorts are not appropriate for this kind of weather and jackets need to be at school just in case. MANY kids were complaining about being cold today at recess and in gym class. Responsibility.

Have a great night!