Friday, November 11, 2016


We had a MARVELOUS week with
Marvelous Cayden!


First, Cayden brought this super cool poster telling us all about himself...the poster even had flashing lights!!  We learned that Cayden lives with his mom, dad, and his dog, Stella.  She is a German Shepherd and LOVES to chase and play with Cayden!  Cayden has 2 sisters, cousins, and grandparents that all love him too!  Cayden loves to play baseball and is a pro and Lego building!  Cayden likes going to the lake and tubing behind the boat...brave!  Cayden has been on some great vacations!  He went to Disney World and on a cruise to Belize, Honduras, and Mexico...he even let a parrot sit on his shoulder and a monkey sit on his head!!  We loved your poster, Cayden, and learning all about you & your family!


On Tuesday, Cayden's mom and dad came and visited with our class.  Mrs. Weathers is a nurse and Mr. Weathers is a Lieutenant with the Fort Worth Police Department.


Mrs. Weathers did a germ spreading activity with us...a perfect lesson for this time of the year!!
First, she put lotion on the all the boys' hands.


Next, one student "sneezed" into his hands and got germs (glitter) all over them!


Then they shook hands with each other and saw how the germs spread from one friend to the next!!


The girls did the same activity at their table.


There were some squeals and giggles as the germs passed!


Then the boys and the girls all shook hands and saw the germs on their hands multiply!


We did a thorough hand washing after that experiment!
The kids learned to sing their ABCs twice while washing those hands!!


Next, Lieutenant Weathers told us about his job with the police department!


He brought a fellow officer with him.  His name is Officer Damon Cole.  We were honored to have them both with us.  Officer Cole travels around the country in Super Hero costumes visiting with children with cancer...what a special calling!  After time in the classroom we headed outside to get a close look at a police car...see the Superman cape in the back seat!!



Cayden


Wyatt



Evan


Harper


Natalie



Annabel 
(not too sure of getting in the police car!)


Officer Cole assured her the front seat is only for "good guys"!


Noah


Jackson L.


McKenna


Annelise


Blake


Jackson S.


Bradley


Mrs. Tenery


A BIG thank you to Lieutenant & Mrs. Weathers and to Officer Cole!  What a fun morning!



Tuesday, November 8, 2016

It's Tuesday, November 8, 2016...
ELECTION DAY!!

Today in class, we talked about elections, secret ballots, polling, and being respectful of the candidates.

We had our own election in class...
We listened to 3 different books and then voted on our favorite.  We tallied the votes and found our winner!


Secret ballot


Voting booths

The voters entered the voting booths, thought about the "candidates", and casted their votes.


Natalie & Evan




Annelise




Cayden & Noah




Wyatt & Jackson L.




McKenna & Bradley




Annabel & Jackson S.




Harper & Blake



The winner is...
My Teacher for President!

Vote count:
My Teacher for President - 7
Grace for President - 3
Duck for President - 3


Wednesday, November 2, 2016

MARVELOUS JACKSON!
Jackson S. has been just MARVELOUS this week!


Look at this super cool poster Jackson brought to show us all about himself!  Jackson loves his family and his mom, grandpa, and grammy love him right back!  Jackson loves karate and is SO good at it...he has already tested for and earned his yellow belt!  Jackson's favorite vacation was to the beach with his family.  Jackson's favorite food is peanut butter & jelly...yummy!!  Jackson's favorite things to do are to dress up in costumes and use his imagination!  Just a few of his favorite costumes are:  Spider Man, rodeo clown, SWAT officer, pirate, Santa, and a jockey!!  You are so much fun Jackson!!


Jackson's mom and grandpa came and visited with us on Tuesday.  
We learned that Jackson's mom works for the Samaritan House.  She helps homeless people find a safe place to sleep and live.  What a blessing she is to those who are in need of warmth & a safe place!


She gave each of us her card and a list of volunteer opportunities for us to help the less fortunate.  What a great way to spread the holiday spirit!



Jackson's grandpa is a Boy Scout leader!


We had fun learning from him how to tie a square knot!


We each received a Boy Scout patch and took home our ropes to practice our square knots!!

Thank you so much for your time!
We sure had a fun morning with Jackson's family!


HALLOWEEN FUN
with our
BIG BUDDIES!


McKinley, McKenna, & Ellen


Pierce & Wyatt


Hattie Belle, Annelise, & Baylee


Cayden & Luis


Kyra, Harper, & Lauren


Natalie & Rachel


Blake & Sarah


Noah, Judson, & Houston


Annabel, Emma, & Madison


Bradley & Alex


Wilson & Jackson L.


Jackson S. & Jackson R.

Not pictured:
Evan & Landry
(Landry left school early)

It's time for our annual Student Council
CANNED FOOD DRIVE!

All food will be donated to:
NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS

Kindergarten is asked to bring:
dried beans and/or rice

(your child may bring it to the classroom, and I will make sure it gets to the collection site)


Thank you for your continued support and generosity!