January is a shorter month because of days off, but it always feels forever long. This time it was no exception. I am glad to move into February even though there is just so much to do!
My aide Mrs. Lopez and I had "snow" much fun creating this snowman. We used sticks and acorns from outside along with buttons from our makerspace area. I love when an idea in my head actually works out!
My fifth grade novel study group made these butterflies when we were finishing Number the Stars. Butterflies were a symbol of hope during the Holocaust. I hung them up for Holocaust Remembrance Week so that other could learn about them.
You cannot win if you do not try...I have been entering this contest on Twitter for a while now and I finally won! This whole stack of books has been a welcome addition to our library.
We had 5 students complete the Bluebonnet Challenge of reading at least 5. They got to come to a voting party with a buddy.
My novel study group has been reading The Lightning Thief and they love illustrating what they are hearing as we read.
To support the students taking the MAP test, I have been reading books about goals and hard work. Students could really relate to this one about being scared to try something and then just doing it!
They also loved this one about a penguin who wants to fly and gets some support to achieve his goals.
I was so excited to get my Garland Education Foundation grant check. We are going to get four new Chromebooks so that we have some technology in the library finally!
We finished out the month by celebrating the 100th day of school and doing our annual 100 book giveaway.
February is going to be all about preparation...preparing for book fair, Little Cowboys program, Read Across America, etc.
