Vacation Eve

We had a nice day before vacation.  The kids started off with some amazing work in their journals.  Then we had a great morning meeting where we created a list of sound words (onomatopoeia).  THe kids had a great time coming up with words like "slam," "whoosh," and "buzz."  We talked about how those words can be used to spice up our writing.

The kids also had a super time when I brought out some huge sheets of white paper.  They worked with partners to create wonderful pictures while Mrs. Keach and I completed our kindness project started yesterday.  Each child was given a heart with their name on it.  Then all the other children said something nice about that child to be recorded on the heart.  We laminated them and sent them home as keepsakes.  Some of the comments were very specific and sweet.  I was proud of how kind this group can be to one another.

Our fourth grade buddies came in to play math games with us in the afternoon.  We had a great time with Monster Squeeze, Splat, and Greedy Guy.  It was a wonderful day.  Be looking for an invitation for a Family Engineering Night at Wiscasset Primary School on February 28 from 6:00-7:15.  Also, seed sales are due back to school on Monday, February 25.  Have a super vacation.