Author's Tea
Students read, and responded to each other's stories. Afterwards, the class sipped tea, and sampled delicious nibbles. We even had some special guests attend. The principal, Mr. Hill, and the assistant principal, Mrs. Cardenas joined in on the fun. It was a very special occasion, and I'm so proud of all of the hard work my students did to get through the writing process.
Poetry Cafe
Each student wrote a collection of poems. Then they selected one poem to recite to the class in accompaniment to the rapping of bongos, or the tapping of the tambourine. Here's a picture of some cool cats!
Mrs. Swingle, the art teacher, took us on our annual trip to Laguna Gloria to study sculptures.
The "before picture" of Mr. Hill getting his hair spray painted. The school donated coats for for kids, and canned goods. Check! Check! |
Winter Program The kids really enjoy putting on a show for parents. Kiddos to Mrs. Jafari!
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Biography Runway Show The MC, Julia, welcomed third graders to our class. Each student created a special poster and introduced a famous American. to the audience. A V.I.P. chair, and swag bag was reserved for teachers.
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Mr. Hill, and the counselors organized a FANTASTIC Career Day!
Special Guests
Madame Loftus teaching French lessons every Monday. The class is singing Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes in French!
Mr. Hill promoting literacy. He read Pumpkin Hill. That was a total coincidence, Pumpkin Hill, Mr. Hill.
Mr. Bernard from City of Austin teaching students about composting.
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Storytime with Mrs. Cardenas. The kids go bananas over her!
A visit from a local bank teaching students about saving money. Sunny Hills Dentist gave students toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss after listening to a great lesson on teaching second grade about taking care of their teeth.
"If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardner." |
Our counselor teaching kids how to be a better student. Ms. Hendricks teaches the class how to follow directions by using cool dance moves.
One of the many volunteers reading poetry to the class. Our school is so fortunate to have dedicated volunteers.
Type Writer Rodeo motivated Pillow panthers to write poems.
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Puppet plays, and an indoor picnic for the last day of school.
Everyone had fun writing their own plays that support S.E.L. Lessons, Social, and Emotional Learning.
Here's a group of kindergartners enjoying plays about sharing, being kind, and bullying.
It was too muddy outside from the rain, so we ate hotdogs, and lemonade in the classroom.
What a FABULOUS cast!