It was another busy day in room E5. We went further up the Lewis and Clark trail, tested out on tile pulling probability, edited our rough draft essays, took a quiz on what we read last night about Sacajawea, read more about Sacajawea, and all ate a Dilly Bar thanks to Dairy Queen! Wowzers!
For homework tonight, kids need to read the next chapter in the Sacajawea book, pages 44-51. They again can chose the way they read. However, some found out the hard way today that I wasn't kidding when I said there would be a quiz to hold them accountable for their reading. There will be a quiz again tomorrow on tonight's information. Discussing and connecting to the information is key to remembering facts and details.
Tomorrow is the 4th grade celebration. I mentioned before that my class is not a part of this. It is similar to what we did when you came for MLK, Jr night. Please disregard notices that came home or are posted on the Arrowhead website.
The class lost two privileges today. Due to the amount of kids getting up in the middle of a lesson to fill water bottles from the faucet, we will not be doing it anymore. The procedure is to fill it up right when we come in from lunch if need be. Once one kid does it, they all do it. So, they will need to fill it up at home before school and make it last throughout the day, which should not be a problem. We are in an air conditioned school and should only need a small drink when we come in from outside. The other one is 4 square. While watching today, I heard so many unkind words being spoken. "Your out!" You cheat!" "Nooooo, they played on it. We changed the rules!" It actually hurt my CC Meeting heart to watch and listen to it. All those meetings about being kind to one another and showing grace and gratitude??? What happened??? So, my class is no longer having that activity as an option at recess. They will need to find a different game to play and be kind when doing so. Choices….consequences.
A very cool shout out to Adelaide's family! They made the Gazette! Her entire family (mom, dad, and 8 kiddos) are running in the Heart and Soul Run coming up. The article was a great reminder of just how important exercise is. It also reminded me just how important family time is. What a great example for all of us to follow. Awesome job Adelaide and family!!!!
I had dinner with Rusty last night. He is such an inspiration to me. He is so positive and so understanding of what kids are going through in the real world. He gave me all the shirts. He didn't have any youth large, but said that the adult smalls were just a tad bit bigger. I said that was perfect. So, I have them. I will give them out on Monday before our first wiffle ball game. That way they are all clean and pretty for our team picture to send to him! :0)
A HUGE thank you to all that have volunteered to chaperone the bike trip: Riley's grandma, Max's mom, Spencer's mom, Coewyn's dad, and possibly Trevor's dad. The more the merrier. Just remember, adults need to wear helmets too. I will be happy to pick up your tab for your yogurt as a thank you! :0)
Chase's mom emailed me with an awesome act of kindness. Some parents would like to celebrate the end of the year with a Jimmy John's lunch. We will have this on the last day at 11:00. They will provide the stuff, kids just need to bring a drink. It is a half day, so that is a perfect way to end the year/day. Thank you so much for this amazing treat! Wow!
I leave you with a "Fill My Bucket" that happened to me after school today. Arrowhead staff had a little get together for me for my upcoming wedding. That's right…I am getting hitched this summer. When you see me in the halls next year, I will be Mrs. Grewell. It is pronounced as Mrs. Grew well. It was so nice of them to show me such love and kindness. What a great place to work! Thanks Arrowhead!
Respectfully and Kindly,
Ms. Erickson
