Field Day, Park Day, Charlie Celebration... What fun!!

   We have had a VERY ACTIVE week!  Monday was Field Day.  We had a blast playing games, laughing, running, and unfortunately, getting beat in Tug of War.  The students showed great sportsmanship and teamwork.  I was extremely proud of each of them!  Wednesday was Park Day with the 3rd- 5th grade.  We had a GORGEOUS day.  We enjoyed hot dogs, chips, cookies, and Sno-Cones!  Football games, water fights, jump roping, swinging, running, playing, volleyball... fun times had by everyone!  Today, Friday, we had our Charlie Celebration!  We had candy grab bags, watched the movie, and enjoyed each other's company.  There are pictures below of Field Day and Park Day!
    I am very proud of the hard work of ALL of my students.  They continuously showed determination and focus to do their best!  They should all be applauded! They are READY for 5th grade and I cannot wait to watch them all SOAR!  Thank you for sharing your blessings with me!  I will miss them all dearly!
      Next week is our last week and each day is a half day (11:00 dismissal).If your child is staying for Extended Care, he/she will need a packed lunch.   Our last day is Thursday, May 16.  Below is a summary of what is planned for next week:

• Monday- Thursday, May 13-16- Half Days.  This will be an 11:00 dismissal every day.  We will have various activities each day.
• Monday, May 13- Book Buddy Party and Game Day.   We will clean out the classroom, go to P.E., have a Book Buddy Party, and have some game time.   11:00 Dismissal
• Tuesday, May 14- Breakfast Celebration and Time Together!  I am asking that parents sign up to send in various breakfast foods for us to enjoy together!  We will also go to P.E. and have some celebration time!  11:00 Dismissal
• Wednesday, May 15- Awards Day  This will be at 8:15 in the Middle School Gym.  I have sent the e-mails if your child is receiving an award. 11:00 Dismissal
• Thursday, May 16- Last Day of School/ Movie Day  We will watch a movie and say our last goodbyes!  11:00 Dismissal

Tennessee Projects are Done!

  The Tennessee Projects are done!  Students turned in their Tennessee Scrapbooks on Wednesday, and I have LOVED looking through them!  I have enjoyed seeing all the different sites the students visited and learning so much about our wonderful state.  I am proud of each and every student!  They did a FANTASTIC job!
   We only have 2 weeks of school left!  I cannot believe it!  I have loved having each of my 15 blessings this year and I am not ready to let go of them.  We have had a great year and I know the last two weeks will be WONDERFUL.  Just a reminder of a few upcoming dates.....

• Monday, May 6- Field Day
• Wednesday, May 8- Park Day with 3rd-5th grade.  We will be spending the day at Lee Victory Park.  Students will play games, run, laugh, and celebrate the end of the year!
• Monday- Thursday, May 13-16- Half Days.  This will be an 11:00 dismissal every day.  We will have various activities each day.
• Monday, May 13- Book Buddy Party and Game Day.  11:00 Dismissal
• Tuesday, May 14- Breakfast Celebration and Time Together!  I am asking that parents sign up to send in various breakfast foods for us to enjoy together!  11:00 Dismissal
• Wednesday, May 15- Awards Day  This will be at 8:15 in the Middle School Gym.  You will receive an e-mail from me by Friday, May 10th, if your child will be receiving an award.  If you do not receive an e-mail from me, your child will not be receiving an award.  11:00 Dismissal
• Thursday, May 16- Last Day of School/ Movie Day  11:00 Dismissal

Thank you for making our class and EHCS such a great place to be!  We appreciate you!

"Rocking Around the 50's" was AWESOME!!

  What an AMAZING week!!  I was SO PROUD of every one of my sweet 15 blessings!  They ROCKED the 3rd-5th grade play.  They danced, sang, and laughed through the whole performance!  The crowd loved it and I know you were singing along with me!  Thank you to Mrs. Shannon for an outstanding program!
    This upcoming week is filled with some exciting events and assignments!  Don't forget... THE TENNESSEE SCRAPBOOK IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st.  I cannot wait to look through all of them and see all the hard work and creativity put in to each one!  If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me!
   Below are the events coming up!

• Wednesday, May 1- Tennessee Scrapbook is due.  Please refer to the rubric in the Tennessee packet.  Don't wait till the last minute to start this project!
• Friday, May 3- Field Day.  This is a fun filled morning where students play hard, laugh a lot, and make memories!
• Wednesday, May 8- Park Day with 3rd-5th grade.  We will be spending the day at Lee Victory Park.  Students will play games, run, laugh, and celebrate the end of the year!
• Monday- Thursday, May 13-16- Half Days.  This will be an 11:00 dismissal every day.  We will have various activities each day.
• Wednesday, May 15- Awards Day  You will receive an e-mail from me by Friday, May 10th, if your child will be receiving an award.  If you do not receive an e-mail from me, your child will not be receiving an award.  
• Thursday, May 16- Last Day of School

Thank you for all you do for EHCS and for our class!  We appreciate you!

Downtown Walking Tour and Our Upcoming Play!!

   April is ZOOMING by and pretty soon it will be May!  Can you believe it???  This past week was filled with business and making memories.  The students brought in their Tennessee Dioramas on Monday.  They all look FANTASTIC!  I am so proud of their hard work and effort they each put into doing their best!  If you haven't gotten to see them, they are still on display!
   On Wednesday, we went on our Downtown Walking Tour.  We had a BEAUTIFUL day to learn more about our state's history, heroes, and landmarks.  We even got to hear Governor Lee speak for a few minutes!  Our tour guide was amazing as always and I heard many students say this was their favorite field trip.  Thank you to all the parents who chaperoned!  I have posted lots of pictures below.  Feel free to copy them for your child's Tennessee Scrapbook!  The Scrapbook is due on Wednesday, May 1!
    Our 3rd- 5th grade play is this upcoming Thursday, April 25.  It will be at 6:30 in the High School Gym.  It is SO CUTE and the students do a FABULOUS job performing!  I promise you will be very entertained!  I have posted a picture below of the students in their costumes.  Feel free to share it on Facebook, Instagram, etc... to get more people to the show!
   Don't forget about the important upcoming dates:

• Thursday, April 25- 3rd-5th grade Play.  This play is so cute and fun.  It will be in the High School Gym.  You do not want to miss it!  More information will be sent out soon!
• Wednesday, May 1- Tennessee Scrapbook is due.  Please refer to the rubric in the Tennessee packet.  Don't wait till the last minute to start this project!
• Friday, May 3- Field Day.  This is a fun filled morning where students play hard, laugh a lot, and make memories!
• Wednesday, May 8- Park Day with 3rd-5th grade.  We will be spending the day at Lee Victory Park.  Students will play games, run, laugh, and celebrate the end of the year!
• Monday- Thursday, May 13-16- Half Days.  This will be an 11:00 dismissal every day.  We will have various activities each day.
• Thursday, May 16- Last Day of School

Have a GREAT week, and I will see you on Thursday!

Rocking Our Achievement Tests and Upcoming Events!!

  We finished our Achievement Tests!!  Hooray!!  The students did an AMAZING job with their focus, determination to do their best, and perseverance through each test!  I am very proud of each and every one of them!  Now on to finishing up the year strong!!
   We have a few important assignments, events, and celebrations coming up!  Please make note of the important dates listed in the Calendar section of this blog.

• Monday, April 15- Tennessee Diorama is due.  I have resent the rubric that will be used to grade the diorama.  If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me!
• Wednesday, April 17- Downtown Walking Tour.  It looks like the weather may hold out for us, so if you plan on being a parent chaperone, E-MAIL ME BY MONDAY, APRIL 15.
• Thursday, April 18- Parade of Play Costumes.  Your child will walk through the hallways in his/her play costume to get students excited about the upcoming play!  Please make sure your child comes in his/her costume and brings his/her uniform to change into after the parade.
• Friday, April 19- No School
• Thursday, April 25- 3rd-5th grade Play.  This play is so cute and fun.  It will be in the High School Gym.  You do not want to miss it!  More information will be sent out soon!
• Wednesday, May 1- Tennessee Scrapbook is due.  Please refer to the rubric in the Tennessee packet.  Don't wait till the last minute to start this project!
• Friday, May 3- Field Day.  This is a fun filled morning where students play hard, laugh a lot, and make memories!
• Wednesday, May 8- Park Day with 3rd-5th grade.  We will be spending the day at Lee Victory Park.  Students will play games, run, laugh, and celebrate the end of the year!
• Monday- Thursday, May 13-16- Half Days.  This will be an 11:00 dismissal every day.  We will have various activities each day.
• Thursday, May 16- Last Day of School

  Spring pictures were sent home this week!  Please return the order form and payment if you plan to purchase your child's Spring Pictures!  Also, if you wanted to order a class picture,  you can go to Tucker Photography's web page and order online!

   Smith Brother's Car Wash Tickets are on sale!  All the proceeds go straight to EHCS.  This is a wonderful fundraiser and it will give you a chance to get a FABULOUS car wash this summer!

Boosterthon Fun Run and Achievement Tests!!

  We had a FABULOUS time at our annual Spring Sprint Fun Run!!  The students raised lots of money for our school, ran their hearts out, and laughed through all of it!  I loved running/walking with all my 15 blessings!  Thank you all for the hard work in raising money for our school.  We appreciate every one of you!  Below are a few pictures!
   This upcoming week, we have Achievement Tests.  That means there will be no tests or homework this week. Here are some important reminders about Achievement Tests:

• Do not put unneeded pressure on your student.  These students are ready for the test and can sometimes get nervous.  Please just remind them to do their best, read all the answer choices, rule out the answers that don't make sense, and focus.
• Go to bed at a good bedtime.  Students need good rest so they can be focused and ready!
• Eat a protein filled breakfast each morning.  Sugary breakfasts can cause students to "crash" in the middle of the morning.  Good breakfast examples would be sausage biscuit, bacon biscuit, eggs, protein smoothie, cheese toast, etc.....
• Be on Time!  We will start promptly at 7:55 a.m.  If your child arrives late, he or she will not be permitted into the room and will have to take his/her test at another time.
• Pack a healthy snack.  Students will get  a chance to have a quick snack.  Please not sugary drinks, candy bars, etc...  Some good ideas are Cheez Its, Goldfish, crackers and cheese, grapes, oranges, apples, peanut butter crackers, etc...
• RELAX and BREATHE!

   Don't forget about some upcoming events:

• April 15- Tennessee Dioramas are due
• April 17- Downtown Walking Tour
• April 19- No School
• April 25- 3rd-5th grade Play
• May 1- Tennessee Scrapbook is due

Have a GREAT week!!

The Hermitage, Boosterthon Spring Sprint, and Famous Tennesseans!

  What a FABULOUS last few weeks we have had in 4th grade!!  Right before Spring Break, we went on an terrific field trip to The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson!  We wen t on his birthday, so we got to see lots of interesting demonstrations, a wreath laying on his tomb, and touring the house.  It was wonderful and the students behaved beautifully!  A few pictures are posted below!   Then we had a restful week of Spring Break.
      When we returned to school, we started our next fundraiser, Boosterthon Spring Sprint!  This is where students get pledges from friends and family to run laps at our Spring Sprint. Every day yhere is a challenge given to the students.  We won the challenge on Thursday night and got to go on a secret mission with the Boosterthon team!  Be looking for the next challenge! We want to get those pledges!  You can pledge per lap or pledge one flat sum.  This money will help make improvements to our school.  Spring Sprint will be on Friday, April 5.  It will be a half day dismissal.  We would love to have any and all parents at Spring Sprint to mark laps and cheer on the students!
     On Thursday night, students presented their Famous Tennessean Oral Reports.  They were AMAZING!  I was extremely proud of every student and the hard work that each one put into their report.  I learned so much and I know the students did too!  A few pictures are posted below.
     This week we will be preparing for Achievement tests by practicing and reviewing facts, going over testing strategies, and getting our minds set for testing.  Achievement tests will be from Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12.  Please make sure your child is well rested, has had a nutritious breakfast, is prepared for the day, and is on time.  We start tests every day by 8:00 a.m.
     Below is a list of a few upcoming important dates:

• April 5- Boosterthon Spring Sprint
• April 9-12- Achievement Tests
• April 15- Tennessee Dioramas are Due
• April 17- Downtown Walking Tour
• April 19- No School
• April 25- Family Chapel
• April 25- 3rd-5th grade Spring Play
• May 1- Tennessee Scrapbooks are Due

Have a FABULOUS week!