THE AFTERMATH

~d-o-u-g-h-n-u-t-s~

Although not the healthiest, an awesome treat to celebrate the end of a culminating event.  I appreciate my team of teachers so much and thought it would be a nice surprise to start the day this morning!

Last night was our grade level family night.  What an event!  I felt like I was moving at high-speed the entire time.  If I taught something, it was sense of urgency- ha!  Overall, I felt that it was fun, motivating, and successful.  It is always great to have families come together at school to interact in learning.  Trust me, we had our difficulties:  the SMART board was not liking my computer so we had to switch it out, the library, though big, was still a tight space for all of the families that came (that is also a good thing that we had such a turn-out that it wasn't big enough!)- but we problem solved quickly and did our best!  and most importantly:  the kids had fun and were learning!!!!!  That's my favorite.  Here are some pictures from last night.

The Library

Mrs. Hanvey's Grammar/Conventions Center

Ms. Patton's Positive Behavior System Center

My Writing Center

Another View

Grand Prize Winners from my class- 6 books in a variety of levels, play-dough, Wikki Stix, Star Student pencils, pencil sharpener, a writing journal, and a poetry journal.

Grade 2 teachers handing out awards to students

As the school year comes to an end, the to-do list for teachers grows increasingly longer with tighter deadlines to meet.  It can be very stressful and easy to get carried away with the responsibilities.  The light to the end of the tunnel is getting closer and closer.  I can almost taste the relief!  Can't wait :)