I cannot believe this is the last week in April. Crazy! I also recognize that I have made a reference about how fast time is going in probably every other blog. Well, it is!! We are in a very different place right now than in a 'normal' year. There are still so many unanswered questions. I know it is uncomfortable, but it is the way it is. I will keep you as up to date and I possibly can. 

Teachers Who Make a Difference: Please send your nominations to me this week! 

Read A Thon Stand Outs: Please share the names of your read a thon stand outs, if you have not already. I am looking for those that earned a lot of money or those that were super excited about the read a thon. I will be choosing from those names for the big prizes on Monday at 10:40. I will have a Zoom link on the calendar. 

Balls: Our balls are disappearing quickly. We are contemplating some new systems for next year, but for now we have to come up with a solution to get us through the end of the year. In one of our PLC Leadership meetings, we had talked about having class balls. Do you think this is something we could do? If you were to ask for ball donations and those would be your class balls for the rest of the year. Your class would be responsible for making sure they are taken care of and make it back to your classroom. We can talk about this more at out staff meeting, if that doesn't make sense. 

Coming Up This Week:

Staff Meeting: Wednesday, April 28 at 2:30pm

Spirit Day: Wear a hat to Put a Lid on Leukemia!

Have a great week!

Sunday, April 18

Happy Sunday Stoneridge!! The temperature is going to rise quickly, but these last couple weeks have been gorgeous! Last Thursday night, my kids and I went to the West Park High School football game to check it out and watch daddy coach! It happened to be first game they allowed students to attend. I just have to say it was amazing! A true sense of normal. At one point, my 7th grader leaned over and said, 'I have missed this so much.' In this last year, I think we have all gained a new appreciation for things we may have taken for granted. A good reminder not to forget to appreciate and recognize the little things. 

Read A Thon: This is our last push. I think we will hit $10k, which is awesome! I will be sharing information about the big drawings next Monday. I am not sure what days I will be popping into classrooms this week. Next week, we will go back to recognizing character traits.

Pennies for Patients: Thank you for your support of Pennies for Patients. I told parents that you would be sharing information about how and where to make donations. I also shared in the parent blog that one of my son's friends was diagnosed with Lymphoma last week. In all honesty, I am a total wreck over it. You just never know. Anyway, I know this money goes to a great cause! Let's do what we can. 

Parent Contact Form: Please fill out this form with at least one parent contact/liaison from your class.

Parent Contact Form

Coming Up This Week:

Wednesday, April 21 at 3:15- PLC Leadership Meeting

Friday Spirit Day: Super Hero Day Again!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Happy Sunday! What beautiful weather we had this weekend! I looked at the forecast and next Sunday is supposed to be 90 degrees. Wow!! This weekend, I have a lot of baseball and lacrosse games to watch! I LOVE it so much, but I quickly remember what it feels like to constantly feel like I can't catch up. It definitely makes fitting in the laundry, grocery shopping, meal prepping, oh- and working much more difficult! Funny how we adjust to what life hands us. I was really enjoying the illusion of almost being on top of things. Well, that was cute. Here we go! Just a reminder to appreciate the little things! 

Read A Thon: This is the last week! Let's give it one last push. I am hoping we make our goal, but regardless, the excitement the kids have shown about reading is totally worth it! Remember, you can come up with a financial goal for your class and if you get there, you can choose a popsicle party or an extra recess. The goal is that each student earns $75, so keep that in mind as you create your goal. Thank you for all you are doing!

Book Fair: Yay! The book fair is here! Just remind your students to bring money to buy a book. It will be great. A HUGE thank you to JeriAnn for putting so much time and effort into all of the setting up and planning. 

Coming Up This Week:

Wednesday, 4/14, at 2:30pm- Staff Meeting (Link in Staff Calendar)

Spirit Day on Friday: Super Hero Day

April 4, 2021

 

Hello April! Here is an image of what the rest of the year is going to look like. I have no doubt! :) 

Just a few updates and pieces of info for you today. But before that, I hope you are waiting until Monday to read this! 

The Read A Thon! We officially kick it off on Tuesday at 10:45am. I will share a Zoom link for everyone to join and Jesse Bennett is going to kick it off by reading a story. I will be coming around on Tuesday to give you a bunch of tickets so you can give students tickets for completing the Read At Home Bingo sheet in addition to catching them read. 5 tickets for a row and 10 tickets for a black out. (For the BINGO sheet) There is not any in between. For the next couple weeks, I will be coming around on Mon, Wed and Fri to pull names for small prizes. 

Feedback needed: I would like to have a dedicated school time to read on each Friday of the Read A Thon. The only time kinder can participate at the same time is 10:40-11am. Does that work for everyone for this Friday and next? Let me know! 

Teacher's Appreciation: We will be celebrating in May. Please fill out the following form by Wednesday, 4/6. Not many of you have filled out the form. Click here: If I had $100

Thank You! A huge thank you to Poppi and Robin Santos for working on the book room. Before we put it to use, we are going to come up with a check out system. Thank you for all of the time you put into the room.

Update: The computer lab is gone. As of right now, it will be used by preschool for their assessment center and conference room. It is wonderful to be able to provide this extra space for them and to have a place they can use as a conference room. 

Coming Up This Week: Currently, there is a staff meeting on Wednesday, 4/6. I think I am going to change it to the following week, 4/14. Stay tuned.