Two Down...One and a Half to Go!

Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day! We have the awards assembly (remember your secret shirts!), the Miracle movie (bring your drink and snack), a wiffle ball game, and then the All Star Game agains the staff. Because of the busy day, I had the kids bring home most of their supplies today. We will clean out the rest tomorrow. Art supplies may be donated to kids in Iraq. I ship them over to the troops every summer. Then they distribute them to schools and kids in need. If kids want to keep their supplies they sure can, otherwise I will take care of them for them.

Remember, Friday is a half day. Kids are dismissed at 11:45 that day.

Also, remember that Friday is our bike field trip to the park. Please make sure that bikes are in working order and helmets are ready to go. Do I have any parent volunteers wanting to ride along??? We will leave at 8:45ish and return by 11:30. It is adult choice to wear a helmet. THANKS!

Have a great night!

One down...two and a half to go!

Oh my goodness! Today was a super fun day. I actually got to just hang and enjoy your kid, not as their teacher, but as a human being. We spent most of the day playing wiffle ball working on our character skills. I have to tell you I was so, so impressed with my class. They really demonstrated so high level character traits. It is going to be VERY hard to pick 3 or 4 to play in the All Star Game against the staff this Thursday. I am very proud of all of them, and it is obvious that they have really taken and applied all that they have learned at Morning Meeting all year long. Super cool to watch in action!

Tomorrow morning we will be doing our last oovoo session with Rusty. He wants to know what they have learned from his show all year. I am excited to hear as well.

Today we also took about a half hour and did a walk down blog memory lane. I had the kids go back to blog post number one and look through all we have done. They did not finish, and it was absolutely hilarious listening to their, "oh remember this," or in some cases singing old songs aloud with the computer. Brought tears to my eyes actually. I am really going to miss this group.

Wiffle ball continues tomorrow and we will have our last auction for the year as well. Students will be bringing home their stuff on Thursday so be expecting heavy backpacks. Our bike trip is coming up on Friday. Make sure bikes and helmets are ready to go. Kids need to let me know if they need anything by tomorrow.

Have a great night!

REMINDER

Wiffle Ball Tournament Starts TODAY!!!! Don't forget your hat and tennis shoes!

Jeff the Nature Guy and Bitterroot School!!

Special Treatment for the Bitterroot Bobcats!

So we had an absolute blast and because we are Jeff's biggest fans we got some special treatment and behind the scene footage. Here we are all taking a turn going into Smiley the mule deers exhibit and petting his soft fur and fuzzy antlers. We later learned that a wild bear actually got into Smiley's pen and attacked his mate and killed her. So, now Smiley is being introduced to a new friend. Sad!

Ready or Not Jeff...Here We Come!

Tomorrow is Red Lodge...rain or shine

Please don't forget:

1. Apply sunscreen BEFORE school

2. Hat

3. Closed Shoes

4. Weather Appropriate Clothing...Layers are best

5. Electronics for bus

6. Bag or backpack

7. LUNCH

8. Money for gift shop if want

Mrs. Hankins called up and here are some items in the gift shop that might interest your child.

Shirts-$15

Postcards-15 cents

Keychains-?

Wooden Snakes-$2 or $4

Stuffed Animals-$4 to $10

Plastic Butterflies-50 cents

Jewelry- $4-$6

Again, gift shop is optional.

Cya tomorrow!

States and Caps Test Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is our Rootbeer float party. We earned it for having the most participation in the spirit days this year. Student Council is putting it on for us!! All those careers and crazy hair-dos paid off! Go Team Erickson!

Thursday is our trip to Red Lodge. We will go rain or shine. Remember to pack a lunch, sunscreen, a hat and wear your walking shoes. No flip-flps please. Kids may also bring money to shop in the gift shop if they want to. Thanks Mrs. Fiene, Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, and possibly Mrs. Jensen??? for agreeing to chaperone. Sweet!

Tomorrow is the states and capital test for the West region. Last week we made flash cards. Kids practiced them on the bus ride to Bridger and today we reviewed together. Those that participated seemed to have a good grip. Those that spaced out...well I hope they focus tomorrow.

Please continue to remind students that they need to finish up strong!! I need them focused and on top of their game for 7 more days!

Have a great sunny night!!

PS. Jacob I hope that you are having a great birthday!