August is here, and I cannot believe that summer break will soon be over. It has been a great summer, but I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year.
Be sure to stop by Wednesday, August 25th during Open House. Mrs. Henderson and I look forward to hearing all about your summer vacation and sharing with you our plans for the new school year. I hope to see you there. If not, I’ll see you on the first day, Monday, August 30th.
We are very excited about our Rockin’ Reading Night, which will take place here at EEMS on Friday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. Skits, storytelling, and door prizes are just a few of the things you can look forward to. Bring the family and join us for an evening of great fun!
After a few delays, we have finally moved into the new Title I classrooms. Mrs. Henderson is beginning to settle into the “Purple Room” (dubbed this because of the purple cabinets that line the wall), and Mrs. St. Leger and I are trying to settle into the “Orange Room.” The students are anxious to begin classes in the new rooms on Monday, January 25th.
I’ll attach pictures of our new rooms soon. We also invite you to come by one morning or afternoon to see these new beautiful classrooms. (Don’t forget to sign in for a visitor’s pass first!)
The winter weather I’ve hoped for over the past five years apparently has found us! I hope everyone is enjoying the snow day. It is a good time to relax and play, but it is also a wonderful time to settle down with a good book. Below are some of my favorite children’s books for this time of year. Happy reading! I’ll see you soon!
The Big Snowball by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler — This easy picture reader is perfect for beginning readers. With easy words, rebus pictures, and an interesting story about a boy’s snowball, this book will be a great read.
Amazing Arctic Animals by Jackie Glassman, illustrated by Lisa Bonforte — This step 2 Science Reader will interest children with its facts about the land of and the animals that inhabit the Arctic. It is a great nonfiction read for this chilly time of year.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems — Okay, okay, so this isn’t really a winter book, but this picture book tells the hilarious tale about the pigeon who wants a puppy as a pet. The reality of a puppy hits him in the humorous conclusion of the story. You’ll quickly see why I love this book, and want to share it with my students.
Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett — Those of you familiar with the work of Jan Brett realize that her illustrations are amazing. This book is no different — her artwork adds another dimension to this fabulous twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This is a fun read for the whole family.
The Missing Mitten Mystery by Steven Kellogg — This fun tale about a child searching for her mitten may feel familiar to many (it was eerily familiar for my family), but you will surely be delighted by the touching, surprise ending.
Junie B. Jones Is A Beauty Shop Guy by Barbara Park — A funnier chapter-book character you will not find! Junie B. Jones is up to her shenanigans again, as she decides to change her name and become a beautician. The book grabs your interest, and your funny bone, as you read about Junie B. practicing for her future career.
Freckle Juice by Judy Blume — Students will enjoy this short chapter-book about a second grader, Andrew, who desperately wants freckles. His problem is solved when a classmate promises to sell him a secret freckle recipe . . . or is it? Students will love this intriguing and humorous book.
Polar Bear’s Past Bedtime by Mary Pope Osbourne — Join Annie and Jack in this chilly installment in the Magic Treehouse series as they journey to the arctic on a mission to become master librarians. Annie and Jack will weather extreme temperatures, a polar bear, and more on this journey. Will their mission succeed before Annie and Jack freeze?
Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulson — This novel is a follow-up to Paulson’s captivating book, Hatchet. In Brian’s Winter, readers are given insight into the survival skills Brain must aquire as he storms the Canadian winter in the wilderness. Readers will not only find themselves pulling for Brian, but they will learn quite a bit in the process.
Title I Staff visit our new classroom
As you may be aware, EEMS is undergoing renovations to our building. Today I visited our soon-to-be classroom. It is really coming along. I cannot wait until we are settled in the new location. It will be a wonderful location for our Title I classes, with more room…and walls! We are counting down the days!
