Tuesday, August 9, 2016
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Welcome to our wonderful blog! This is where I will post all the fabulous things happening in the classroom. I will post pictures and weekly (sometimes more often than that!) updates for what we are doing in the classroom. I will also post reminders for upcoming events. If you were unable to sign up for email updates at Meet the Teacher night, please go to "Follow By Email" on the homepage of the blog, then confirm your email by checking your email and you will then receive email updates from blog. If you have difficulty signing up for blog email updates, please contact me. Looking forward to spending this school year with your student!
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Last Day of School
Last blog post of the year. :(
I can't believe the end of school is here. I'm sitting in a quiet classroom with no student work or supplies. It's kind of eerie. I have had a fabulous year with your students. It has been amazing to see them grow both academically and socially. I know each and everyone of them will be success in 3rd grade whether at RBE or at a different school. I greatly appreciate all the wonderful support from home also. They are lucky students to have such supportive parents!
Today, we had 2 celebrations. One was from yesterday and one for today. Yesterday's celebration that we did this morning was arts and crafts and laptops. The students are very creative and made some awesome projects. Ms. Mottaz and I even got some of their artwork. Our second celebration which we had this afternoon was a cupcake decorating party, which ultimately ended in us eating cupcakes. :) That was one tasty celebration! There are pictures from both celebrations here.
Also, be sure to watch KRCG tonight. They were recording our final send off to the buses and parent pick up students. It's fun to see all the teachers waving and kids waving back as they leave the school. There were definitely some tears shed as I waved good bye today.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! The kids told me about all their wonderful plans yesterday. It sounds like there will definitely be some busy families this year. Good luck to all my fabulous now 3rd graders next year. I know there will be a lot of change with new schools, but they will all do wonderful.
Mrs. Ross
I can't believe the end of school is here. I'm sitting in a quiet classroom with no student work or supplies. It's kind of eerie. I have had a fabulous year with your students. It has been amazing to see them grow both academically and socially. I know each and everyone of them will be success in 3rd grade whether at RBE or at a different school. I greatly appreciate all the wonderful support from home also. They are lucky students to have such supportive parents!
Today, we had 2 celebrations. One was from yesterday and one for today. Yesterday's celebration that we did this morning was arts and crafts and laptops. The students are very creative and made some awesome projects. Ms. Mottaz and I even got some of their artwork. Our second celebration which we had this afternoon was a cupcake decorating party, which ultimately ended in us eating cupcakes. :) That was one tasty celebration! There are pictures from both celebrations here.
Also, be sure to watch KRCG tonight. They were recording our final send off to the buses and parent pick up students. It's fun to see all the teachers waving and kids waving back as they leave the school. There were definitely some tears shed as I waved good bye today.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! The kids told me about all their wonderful plans yesterday. It sounds like there will definitely be some busy families this year. Good luck to all my fabulous now 3rd graders next year. I know there will be a lot of change with new schools, but they will all do wonderful.
Mrs. Ross
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome turn out today for our Lunch Bunch. Thank you to everyone that came in today to have lunch with us. The kids absolutely loved it and it just warms my heart to have such involved parents! I have posted pictures here.
Yearbooks
If your student would like to bring in their yearbook to have it signed by classmates tomorrow, please send it with them tomorrow. If they do not have one, we have been making memory books and they can have classmates sign those.
Last Day of School
I can't believe we only have 1 1/2 days of school left. That's crazy! If your student isn't going to be here on Thursday, please make sure to let me know. We will be cleaning out pockets/book bags tomorrow, so please make sure your student has their backpack with them.
Grade Cards
Grade cards will be sent home on Thursday.
Again, thank you so much to everyone that joined us today! It was so much fun!
Mrs. Ross
Yearbooks
If your student would like to bring in their yearbook to have it signed by classmates tomorrow, please send it with them tomorrow. If they do not have one, we have been making memory books and they can have classmates sign those.
Last Day of School
I can't believe we only have 1 1/2 days of school left. That's crazy! If your student isn't going to be here on Thursday, please make sure to let me know. We will be cleaning out pockets/book bags tomorrow, so please make sure your student has their backpack with them.
Grade Cards
Grade cards will be sent home on Thursday.
Again, thank you so much to everyone that joined us today! It was so much fun!
Mrs. Ross
Monday, May 23, 2016
Last Happy Monday
Happy Monday!
I hope you're having a wonderful day! We have had a great day so far.
We went on our hike to Rock Bridge State Park today. The kids had a lot of fun. I think it wore them out a little, so they should sleep well tonight! :) There are pictures here.
Lunch Bunch is Tomorrow (Tuesday)
Tomorrow is our lunch bunch! I'm really excited for you all to enjoy lunch with your student. I'm crossing my fingers than the rain holds off. The last I checked, it was supposed to rain in the morning, but be finished by mid morning. Let's hope this forecast is correct or even better, no rain tomorrow. :) Please meet us on the playground at 11:15 a.m. and we will walk to the pavilion together. Please remember to check in at the office before coming to the playground or pavilion. If it is raining too hard at lunch, we will have lunch in the room. We can move tables around and eat picnic style in the room. :)
Books
BJC Health donated books to all 2nd grade students in the CPS district. Your student picked out a book today and will be bringing it home. This would be a great book for them to read over the summer. :)
Yearbooks on Wednesday
If your student wants to bring their yearbook to be signed, please remember to send it with them on Wednesday. If they don't have a yearbook, that is completely fine, we are making Memory Books that they can have friends sign. I believe there are still a few yearbooks available for purchase if your student would be interested in purchasing one. They are $7 if they are still available.
Backpacks
We will be packing things up to bring home throughout the week. Please make sure your student has their backpack with them each day. Also, please make sure it is cleaned out each night in case they bring home additional items.
Last Day
Our last day is Thursday. It is an early dismiss at 12:10 p.m. Please make sure I know if your student is getting home a different way than normal. Also, please let me know if your student will not be here on Thursday.
Have a wonderful rest of your day!
Mrs. Ross
I hope you're having a wonderful day! We have had a great day so far.
We went on our hike to Rock Bridge State Park today. The kids had a lot of fun. I think it wore them out a little, so they should sleep well tonight! :) There are pictures here.
Lunch Bunch is Tomorrow (Tuesday)
Tomorrow is our lunch bunch! I'm really excited for you all to enjoy lunch with your student. I'm crossing my fingers than the rain holds off. The last I checked, it was supposed to rain in the morning, but be finished by mid morning. Let's hope this forecast is correct or even better, no rain tomorrow. :) Please meet us on the playground at 11:15 a.m. and we will walk to the pavilion together. Please remember to check in at the office before coming to the playground or pavilion. If it is raining too hard at lunch, we will have lunch in the room. We can move tables around and eat picnic style in the room. :)
Books
BJC Health donated books to all 2nd grade students in the CPS district. Your student picked out a book today and will be bringing it home. This would be a great book for them to read over the summer. :)
Yearbooks on Wednesday
If your student wants to bring their yearbook to be signed, please remember to send it with them on Wednesday. If they don't have a yearbook, that is completely fine, we are making Memory Books that they can have friends sign. I believe there are still a few yearbooks available for purchase if your student would be interested in purchasing one. They are $7 if they are still available.
Backpacks
We will be packing things up to bring home throughout the week. Please make sure your student has their backpack with them each day. Also, please make sure it is cleaned out each night in case they bring home additional items.
Last Day
Our last day is Thursday. It is an early dismiss at 12:10 p.m. Please make sure I know if your student is getting home a different way than normal. Also, please let me know if your student will not be here on Thursday.
Have a wonderful rest of your day!
Mrs. Ross
Friday, May 20, 2016
Happy Friday!
Field Day was a SUCCESS!
It was cloudy, but no rain and the kids had a blast! I have uploaded a lot of pictures from today. You can find them here.
Hike to Rock Bridge State Park on Monday
On Monday, we will be walking to Rock Bridge State Park. Please make sure your student is wearing tennis shoes. The path we take is a dirt path. If you would like to put bug spray on your student before they come to school, you may do so. We cannot apply bug spray at school. We will be leave at 8:00, so please make sure your student arrives at school on time. We will play at the park at the state park and enjoy some popsicles then walk back. I'm hoping for beautiful weather!
Lunch Bunch on Tuesday
We have our lunch bunch on Tuesday. Please be on the playground by 11:15 (we go to recess at 11:00, feel free to join us for recess also) so we can walk to the pavilion together. Please make sure you check in at the office before coming to the playground. If you want to bring a blanket for you and student to sit on you may. There are tables under the pavilion, but I know we will have a big group for lunch (which is awesome!). After we eat lunch, your student can show you around the outdoor classroom.
Yearbooks/Memory Books on Wednesday
We will be creating memory books next week. On Wednesday, we will be signing memory books/yearbooks. If you purchased a yearbook, your student can bring them on Wednesday for people to sign.
Last Day of School on Thursday
Our last day of school is Thursday. We will dismiss at 12:10. If your student is going home a different way than normal, please make sure to let myself and the office know. It is difficult to make last minute transportation changes. Also, if your student will not be here on Thursday, please make sure to let me know as well.
Library Books
If your student still has library books checked out, please help your student locate them this weekend and send them back next week. If you can't locate the book, there is a sheet in your student's Friday folder with the fine associated with the book. We have a wonderful library and we don't want to lose any books out of it.
Have a wonderful weekend! I can't believe this is the last "Happy Friday" post I will make of the year.
Mrs. Ross
It was cloudy, but no rain and the kids had a blast! I have uploaded a lot of pictures from today. You can find them here.
Hike to Rock Bridge State Park on Monday
On Monday, we will be walking to Rock Bridge State Park. Please make sure your student is wearing tennis shoes. The path we take is a dirt path. If you would like to put bug spray on your student before they come to school, you may do so. We cannot apply bug spray at school. We will be leave at 8:00, so please make sure your student arrives at school on time. We will play at the park at the state park and enjoy some popsicles then walk back. I'm hoping for beautiful weather!
Lunch Bunch on Tuesday
We have our lunch bunch on Tuesday. Please be on the playground by 11:15 (we go to recess at 11:00, feel free to join us for recess also) so we can walk to the pavilion together. Please make sure you check in at the office before coming to the playground. If you want to bring a blanket for you and student to sit on you may. There are tables under the pavilion, but I know we will have a big group for lunch (which is awesome!). After we eat lunch, your student can show you around the outdoor classroom.
Yearbooks/Memory Books on Wednesday
We will be creating memory books next week. On Wednesday, we will be signing memory books/yearbooks. If you purchased a yearbook, your student can bring them on Wednesday for people to sign.
Last Day of School on Thursday
Our last day of school is Thursday. We will dismiss at 12:10. If your student is going home a different way than normal, please make sure to let myself and the office know. It is difficult to make last minute transportation changes. Also, if your student will not be here on Thursday, please make sure to let me know as well.
Library Books
If your student still has library books checked out, please help your student locate them this weekend and send them back next week. If you can't locate the book, there is a sheet in your student's Friday folder with the fine associated with the book. We have a wonderful library and we don't want to lose any books out of it.
Have a wonderful weekend! I can't believe this is the last "Happy Friday" post I will make of the year.
Mrs. Ross
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Field Day Tomorrow!
Happy Thursday!
I wanted to send out a reminder about Field Day tomorrow.
Extra Change of Clothes Tomorrow
Please send an entire change of clothes (including underwear, shoes and socks) with your student tomorrow. The plan is to be outside for Field Day and there are water activities. The office doesn't have clothes for students to change into if they get wet and it will not be a fun ride home if they are wet. I recommend putting their clothes in a plastic grocery bag so they can put their wet clothes in that bag to bring home.
Celebration from Yesterday
Yesterday's celebration was to walk the track. Nicholas's mom brought in their dog, Sweet Pea, as well as a dog they are fostering named Duke to walk the track with us. The kids really enjoyed the 4 legged walking buddies. :)
Friday Folders
Tomorrow will be last Friday of the year (CRAZY!), so Friday folders do not need to be returned next week. They may stay at home.
Lunch Bunch
We have had an overwhelming (in a wonderful way) response to our Lunch Bunch next week! :) We might be short on table space with all our wonderful families. If you want to throw a blanket in the car, we could have some picnic style eating also. I will bring some also. It should be a wonderful lunch! I'm really looking forward to it!
Library Books
If your student still has library books checked out, please send them in tomorrow. My goal is to have all library books turned in by tomorrow. If you have lost a book, please let me know and I will let you know the amount to replace the book.
Rock Bridge State Park Walk
We will be walking to the State Park on Monday. Please make sure your student is wearing tennis and comfortable walking clothes. We have a parent donating water bottles and meeting us at the park with them. If you would like to donate popsicles, please let me know. :)
Yearbooks
If your student purchased a yearbook, please have them bring it next Wednesday. We will be signing yearbooks during the day. If they didn't purchase a yearbook, we will be making memory books and they can have their classmates sign the memory books.
Report Cards
Report cards will come home on Thursday.
Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. Ross
I wanted to send out a reminder about Field Day tomorrow.
Extra Change of Clothes Tomorrow
Please send an entire change of clothes (including underwear, shoes and socks) with your student tomorrow. The plan is to be outside for Field Day and there are water activities. The office doesn't have clothes for students to change into if they get wet and it will not be a fun ride home if they are wet. I recommend putting their clothes in a plastic grocery bag so they can put their wet clothes in that bag to bring home.
Celebration from Yesterday
Yesterday's celebration was to walk the track. Nicholas's mom brought in their dog, Sweet Pea, as well as a dog they are fostering named Duke to walk the track with us. The kids really enjoyed the 4 legged walking buddies. :)
Friday Folders
Tomorrow will be last Friday of the year (CRAZY!), so Friday folders do not need to be returned next week. They may stay at home.
Lunch Bunch
We have had an overwhelming (in a wonderful way) response to our Lunch Bunch next week! :) We might be short on table space with all our wonderful families. If you want to throw a blanket in the car, we could have some picnic style eating also. I will bring some also. It should be a wonderful lunch! I'm really looking forward to it!
Library Books
If your student still has library books checked out, please send them in tomorrow. My goal is to have all library books turned in by tomorrow. If you have lost a book, please let me know and I will let you know the amount to replace the book.
Rock Bridge State Park Walk
We will be walking to the State Park on Monday. Please make sure your student is wearing tennis and comfortable walking clothes. We have a parent donating water bottles and meeting us at the park with them. If you would like to donate popsicles, please let me know. :)
Yearbooks
If your student purchased a yearbook, please have them bring it next Wednesday. We will be signing yearbooks during the day. If they didn't purchase a yearbook, we will be making memory books and they can have their classmates sign the memory books.
Report Cards
Report cards will come home on Thursday.
Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. Ross
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Happy Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday!
First, I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that was able to join us this morning. The kids had a blast sharing their work. I know the mornings can be crazy and I really appreciate you taking the time to come in and see their work and of course, enjoy an Oreo at 8:00 a.m. :) I took quite a few pictures and you can find them here.
End of Year Celebration Pictures
Be sure to check out the pictures of the end of the year celebrations. Today, we had board games and building activities.
Field Day
Field Day is this Friday. I am crossing my fingers that we have some warmer weather. I think they have taken the rain out of the forecast for now. Please send a full change of clothes with your student on Friday. If they get wet, we will have them change. A bus ride home in wet clothes would be miserable.
Hike to Rock Bridge State Park
We will be walking to Rock Bridge State Park on Monday. I have a parent who has donated water bottles for us to have at the park. If someone is able to donate and bring popsicles to Rock Bridge State Park around 8:30 on Monday morning, please let me know. We will walk to park, play for about 30 minutes and then walk back.
Lunch Bunch
Our lunch bunch is next Tuesday. We have a lot of parents who are going to be joining us, I'm very excited about it! We will go to recess at 11:00 and then walk to the pavilion at 11:15. Please plan to meet us on the playground at 11:15 (you can come for recess if you would like) so we can walk to the pavilion together. If you or your student are purchasing a school lunch, we will have a group go down to the cafeteria to get lunch.
Make the Change
We had an assembly to celebrate the end of our Make the Change fundraiser for St. Jude's this morning. Our school raised $5406.14 which is absolutely amazing! There are pictures here of the assembly.
Library Books
Please send in your student's library books tomorrow. We had our last check out last week and Mrs. McKinzie is trying to get all the books back soon. This allows her to identify which books are still missing or need to be replaced.
Last Day of School
The last day of school is Thursday, May 26. It will be an early release at 12:10. If your student will be going home a different way or won't be here at all that day, please let me and the office know.
Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. Ross
First, I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that was able to join us this morning. The kids had a blast sharing their work. I know the mornings can be crazy and I really appreciate you taking the time to come in and see their work and of course, enjoy an Oreo at 8:00 a.m. :) I took quite a few pictures and you can find them here.
End of Year Celebration Pictures
Be sure to check out the pictures of the end of the year celebrations. Today, we had board games and building activities.
Field Day
Field Day is this Friday. I am crossing my fingers that we have some warmer weather. I think they have taken the rain out of the forecast for now. Please send a full change of clothes with your student on Friday. If they get wet, we will have them change. A bus ride home in wet clothes would be miserable.
Hike to Rock Bridge State Park
We will be walking to Rock Bridge State Park on Monday. I have a parent who has donated water bottles for us to have at the park. If someone is able to donate and bring popsicles to Rock Bridge State Park around 8:30 on Monday morning, please let me know. We will walk to park, play for about 30 minutes and then walk back.
Lunch Bunch
Our lunch bunch is next Tuesday. We have a lot of parents who are going to be joining us, I'm very excited about it! We will go to recess at 11:00 and then walk to the pavilion at 11:15. Please plan to meet us on the playground at 11:15 (you can come for recess if you would like) so we can walk to the pavilion together. If you or your student are purchasing a school lunch, we will have a group go down to the cafeteria to get lunch.
Make the Change
We had an assembly to celebrate the end of our Make the Change fundraiser for St. Jude's this morning. Our school raised $5406.14 which is absolutely amazing! There are pictures here of the assembly.
Library Books
Please send in your student's library books tomorrow. We had our last check out last week and Mrs. McKinzie is trying to get all the books back soon. This allows her to identify which books are still missing or need to be replaced.
Last Day of School
The last day of school is Thursday, May 26. It will be an early release at 12:10. If your student will be going home a different way or won't be here at all that day, please let me and the office know.
Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. Ross
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