Snakes!!

Here is a picture of a nonfiction book I read today for a reading group. Of course I got snakes and I am afraid of them. I was in a group with Mrs. Peyrat, Ms. Brett , and Mrs. Howrigan.

 

Reading Strategy Lesson

 A picture from my class today. We are watching a video on teaching a small group strategy lesson. I think I am going to move some of the tables out of my room this year so we have more space to sit and work in small groups.  I can't wait to go work in my room this Friday!  Also, this Friday is our new principal's first day. Ms. Jill Ballou officially starts on July 1, although she has been at school a lot working with Mrs. Wood and spent the week at Killington with us.  Stop by and say hi if you want!

June 28, 2016

Wow! It's been a long day.  My class was good today. We took a closer look at the reading units of study and started working on our final projects.  It's funny, I'm called up to sit on the floor for the mini lesson just like the kids will be!  I hate when I have to stop reading Wonder.  Although I know keeping a journal on my reading is important, it's hard to have to stop and write about it.  I know how the kids feel!  I taught yoga tonight and had a great turnout! During the spring and summer, the numbers tend to drop, so it was nice to have a full class tonight.  Well, I have finished my homework which was to map out the reading and writing units for the year using the Lucy Calkins' units. I am going to get the coffee ready to go off at 4:15 a.m so I can have a cup before I spin with Mrs. Malbeouf at 5:00 a.m!  I should try to go right to sleep, but I want to read a little more of my book!!  Hope you all had a wonderful day. Hopefully, the weather will get nice again. Those were some storms tonight!

June 27, 2016

I started my reading course today, 

"Reading Workshop: Aligning Literacy Curriculum & Engaging All Learners."

We reviewed the structure & components of a reading workshop, set up our reading notebooks, and started reading our independent reading books. My book is Wonder by R.J Palacio.  Have a good night!  I have homework!!

June 26, 2016

What a beautiful Sunday. I started the day with yoga and then ran a 5k race. Here is a picture from my back deck. It's hard to see, but there are baby robins in a nest waiting for their momma to bring them some worms.  Yesterday, before the hockey game, I went to Taylor Park to visit Ms. Dion. She sells greats vegetables! I got some butter crunch lettuce and snap peas.  Here is a picture of Erin's last hockey game.

June 25, 2016

I am at my daughter's hockey game right now wearing flip flops. Gotta love summer hockey. She is playing in the Make A Wish All Star Classic. It is her official last hockey game. I am having trouble getting pictures on here because I am not using the app. I will update with more tomorrow.

June 24, 2016

We left Killington yesterday.  It was a great week and we got a lot accomplished.  We were in Killington at the PBiS/BEST Summer Institute. Visit the following site to learn a bit more about PBiS.
http://pbisvermont.org/
Next week I start a week long course in Reading Workshop.  I will be reading the book Wonder, by R.J Palacio and complete a reading journal just like the students will be doing this year.  Here is the link to amazon.com to learn more about the amazing book.
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1466809275&sr=1-1&keywords=wonder+by+rj+palacio
It was nice to be home last night and we sat by the fire out back with some neighborhood friends.  This weather is wonderful.  Please remember to follow the blog by email if you haven't already.

June 22, 2016

Day 3 of Killington!  We just played a game called Kahoot which let's us quiz kids on different topics.  We are thinking it will a great way to reteach expected behaviors.  Visit the link to learn more about it.
Kahoot!
I went for a great run today and here is a view from the top of the mountain road.

Tomorrow is our last day!

June 21, 2016

Hi Everyone!
I am in Killington this week working on our PBiS program (Positive Behavior intervention and Supports).  Mrs. Howrigan, Mrs. H, Ms. D-H, and Ms. Ballou are joining me.  This is a picture of us hard at work! I went for a beautiful run this morning and we plan to do a hike later on this evening.  I am going to try to post to this blog every day from now on, so click on the follow by email and you will be able to follow me this summer.  Please share with your child! Kids..........remember to read!

June 1, 2016

ELA:
Editing Paragraph and Reading
Science:
Work on Biomes if possible

Field Trip Permission Slip for June 6th ....Welden Theater