Proud of my boys!

Christopher, Bennett, and Hunter were honored recently during their Boy Scout Honor of Light Graduation ceremony. I'm proud of their dedication to becoming better citizens and role models!

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So what do carrots, flowers, and eggs have to do with Easter?

I'm not sure the answer to this. You could ask Hannah in our class since she reached out to clergy at her church about this mind boggling question. In our class we are researching lots of different Earth friendly things this week. Today we made carrots, flowers, and eggs using lines of symmetry and researched how these three things benefit our environment. Anywhere from pollination, to photosynthesis, to being a integral part of a food web.

Here is what Mack has to say about it...

Water on Earth

So lovely...

This week we reviewed the importance of this...

Don't you wish you were here?

So glad I'm here though...(look at that chub)


We've spent some time this week learning about the water on our planet Earth. Most of us know that around 75% of the Earth is covered by water. But did you know that only 3/100 of it is freshwater? That's why your mama tells you to turn the water off!! With Earth Day just around the corner it is important for us to remember how precious our water resources are. I know I enjoy clean drinking water, a nice hot shower, and a clean ocean to swim in. How easily without our conservation could this all slip away?

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Hiding from FCAT?

Someone else is too!


Yes our testing starts on Monday, but there is no need to hide! We are in good spirits! Our fifth graders seem to be ready to tackle the test, and show what they know. I was a nervous test taker growing up so I have much sympathy for children at this time of year. Then I became a teacher and realized that this end is nerve-racking too!

We have been reviewing lots of concepts, we are going to work hard the rest of the week, enjoy the lovely weekend, and walk in with confidence come Monday morning.

Say a prayer for all of us!

What Does Springtime Mean to You?

My students journaled about what springtime means to them yesterday. Here are some of their responses...

The world gets colorful.

My head starts to hurt and I get a stuffy nose.

Spring is great, the days are longer so I can play longer!

It means SPRING BREAK!

Watery eyes and itchy skin.

Spring is mild weather, beautiful skies, and animals being born.

FCAT.

We went to Callaway Gardens this weekend and this is what springtime means to me...




Well, what does springtime mean to you?