We Did It!

WOOHOO!!! WE made change happen! I am so, so, so proud of my class. The process was long and required a lot of research and patience, but we did it! We got the people that have the power to change procedures to understand that the current trays used in our cafeteria are horrible for the Earth and it's environment. Now, we are piloting a basket tray, and today it went great. We also discovered that instead of 1 and a half bags of garbage it only took up 3/4 of a small garbage can. Again...WOOHOO!! Anything is possible if you just BELIEVE!!

Stars of the Week: Maddie and Mikaela

Fossil Dig in Bridger, Montana

Crazy Hair Day!

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!!