The Most Difficult Entry to Write

I thought you would like to see how the family portraits were made.  It all started with a blank canvas, some shapes and very important people who live in the hearts of the children of Room 114.  Click here to see how a secret is made!

The "self portrait" puppets were fun to make and play with.  Remember that puppets are an excellent tool for storytelling. Check out the mess, the fun and the play we had with our puppets right here.

 We celebrated another special person last week.  This young man is always happy and his happiness is contagious!  Check out his sharing of his photos right here.


Nancy's Italian Ice will be on sale for $1.00 on Tuesday.

Report cards will be issued on Thursday at 3:10.  If your child will not be at school on Thursday, please send a stamped self addressed envelope to school so that the report card can be mailed to you.

I will send home all school supplies on Wednesday.  Book bags do not need to be brought to school on Thursday.

We will be making a special project for Dad.  It will come home on Thursday.  You can save the project for Father's Day or go ahead and celebrate dad on Thursday night.

My oldest daughter is in the 4th grade play that has a  Tuesday afternoon performance.  I will be leaving work at 11:30 so that I can help the fourth grade.  There will be a substitute in Room 114 for Tuesday afternoon.  I will return Wednesday morning.

 The Andy Warhol inspired pop art hand displays will go home on Wednesday afternoon.  I love to look at those hand prints and imagine how they will touch the touch the future.  Click here to see photos from the beginning of school and from the last few weeks.  The physical change is obvious!




Now comes the most difficult part to write.  Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!  Your words, your time, sharing your child with me and your generosity to send items in are overwhelming.  You have made my job easier and I'm sad we can't all move to first grade together as a unit.    Thursday at 3:10 will be very difficult for me because as your child walks out of the classroom, so does a piece of my heart.  Please stay in touch and report to me how great first grade is. Feel free to ask an educational question.  Or call me if your dog is missing and you need help looking for it.  That is how much your family means to me.  Have a super summer full of memories and quality time spent with your child.  Read every single day.  Don't take for granted the blessings of your family.  Thank you so much for trusting me with your child.  And in the style of Prince Redcloud's "Now"....

It has been a wonderful year!