Do You KNOW What Day It Is....Tomorrow???

If your answer is ....... Wednesday.....or....... Hump Day, you are correct!  However if your answer is....

Then, that means you're thinking about Sorenson-style celebrating of the day!  All I can say is...

Blog proof is... to come STRAIGHT TO ME in the morning (don't stop at your spot or do the Smartboard yet) and ask me (in a whisper voice in my ear) "What do you have in store for little ol' me, Mrs. Sorenson?" I will have something special for you:)

Remember homework... Be responsible.... Let's enjoy the start of April with some self-controlled FUN!

Phenomenal MORNING, 5B!

You guys has SUCH a fantastic morning today!  It was top-notch, role model type class behaviors!  So great to start the week off like that.  The last part of the day with Mrs. Suckow (in the hallway) was too chatty, but I'm sure you'll remember that for tomorrow, right?! 

I'll keep it WAY short tonight... Just some homework reminders...

Writing Prompt - Pet you'd like to own... or your OWN topic

Biography reading and note-taking

Explore Animoto App for future use this week!

Math Groups A and B have homework

Be sure you're getting ALL of your work done... iPads are privileges... Keep that in mind...

I'll know you checked the blog if you come in the room RIGHT away and show me "There's no place like home..." even before you are told to.  After attendance and pledge, find a plastic Easter egg in the room.  If it has a treat in it, CONGRATS!  You can enjoy it!  If it does not, sorry.... Either way, bring me the plastic eggs when you find ONE... only one please:)

See you TUESDAY:)

Yep... Another Busy-Goofy Week Ahead!

Let's see... No snow this weekend... that's a good sign!  Hopefully, we'll just keep seeing tiny signs of spring through the next days, right?!  I think we're all quite ready for the snow to go buh-bye!

Last Friday was a blast with the trip to the Cadet Store, our Transition Kindergarten buddies visiting and the STEM afternoon sounded like it went well, too!  This week will definitely have some busy parts, too, but MOSTLY due to projects and skills we're focusing on in literacy with reading our biographies and writing some about classmates!

So... let's get our "game faces on"... and take care of business this week!  Class time will need to be used very wisely to get work done on time and be ready for PART 2 of our biography researching! 5B, has been so impressive (You know it...mmhhmmm...) with all of the interesting facts you're learning about the person you chose to research.  We don't realize how interesting people's lives are until... you LEARN about them! Huh? Who woulda' thunk it?  Heheheheee!

Homework Reminders...
Math:  Be sure you have your math done if you are in Groups A or B... that has been on the planner since Tuesday, I think.

Literacy:  Reading for biography was an option.  Also, you did NOT have to write in your Writing Journal for Friday unless you chose to.

Social Studies:  I don't believe there was any homework??

Homeroom:  Don't forget to return the Volunteer/Chaperone note for the Science Museum trip AND if you are interested in the Be Your Own Boss Camp.  Get that in soon...

Blog Proof...  I'll know you checked the blog if you come in start doing the bunny hop.  Don't stop until I say, "Does the bunny need a carrot?"  If I say anything else, just keep dancing.  Here's a quick video below of the Bunny Hop steps if you don't know it!  It's been around a LONGGGGGGG time!  (It's getting closer to Easter...we have to have a little fun with it, right?!)

Click for Bunny Hop Video Here!  You can do it by yourself OR get others who have checked the blog to make a line.  It's up to you....but be sure you know what the "secret words are" when I say them to know you can stop!

BIG DAY on FRIDAY!!!

Look at your extra activities for the day...

CADET STORE!

I know most everyone has a LOT of money to spend at the store tomorrow, so as soon as you come in, get out your money and count it up again.

I signed our class up for right as the school day begins.  We have from 8:15 - 8:30.  We will just come in, get money, line up and head to the art room.  You may want to remind any friends you come to school LATE, that they miss the store visit if they are NOT here on time.

We'll do attendance and pledge after we come back!


LITTLE PEEPS!
Yep, our Transition Kindergarten buddies will be making the trip over tomorrow from the Kessel building
.  They will be looking to us for some expertise in the weather topics assigned.  Be sure your photos, facts and videos are all appropriate and easy to understand for our 5 year old friends!

They will be so excited to visit our room.  The style of our classroom will be pretty overwhelming.  Be ready and brush up on your "little peeps" language to help them make good choices and listen.




STEM!

I know many of you REALLY enjoy the STEM projects you have most Fridays!  Be sure that your daily homework (Writing Journal, Biography and notes, and Social Studies readings and notes) is all done and ready to show after the pledge tomorrow.  We need everyone to show their responsibility in order to keep bringing home iPads!  STEM is an extra special part of the afternoon.  If work is not done, maybe it needs to be completed during the STEM activity instead???  Hope not!


Ok, sooooo, I'll know you checked the blog IF you come in the classroom WITHOUT TALKING (ONLY those who can control themselves to NOT TALKING will receive the reward) and count up your tickets.  Come WHISPER in MY EAR how many.  As soon as you're done, line up WITHOUT TALKING TO ANYONE.  This will be REALLY tough for some of our recent chatter bugs who are lacking self control.  I'm excited to award those who can take on this challenge!  (And that means EVEN TALKING TO ME....)  No attendance or pledge... no explaining to anyone else what to do... no whispers... no quick comments....  nuttin' honey!

Another FUN-tastic Friday ahead of us!  Let's make it a day FULL of CADET PRIDE!

Happy Early Out and Free Afternoon...

I hope you guys had a fun and relaxing afternoon... I worked my tail off all afternoon making some plans for a super way to end our year in literacy!  Woo-hoo!  But, nope... can't tell you yet!

I'll keep it really short tonight since I have to get going quickly.

Blog Proof... I'm putting it into the middle of the post to see if people read the entire post or just jump to the end:)  Heeheeeheee!  Check out the drawing below.  Which do you see?  Connect (fist bump x2) this to your guidance lesson today!  Tell me WHICH one you see more clearly.

Reminders...
Biography Reading and Inspiration Notes
Writing Journal Prompt!
Return "Be Your Own Boss" Application (yellow sheet from Tuesday)
Return "Science Museum Volunteer" Note (yellow sheet from Wednesday)

*Math Showbie Assignment - if you have WiFi at home... (Remember, for anyone who puts forth the effort to do this BEFORE we start coming in the morning, I'll have a little extra reward for you!  If you don't have WiFi, come in quickly to the Discovery Center or classroom to complete it BEFORE 8:10 a.m. to do it please - no help from families though, ok?)


Tomorrow is...

Whoa??  We'll see if 5B knows how to function under such strange circumstances?! :)  I'll be excited to see if we can get back on track with our outstanding Cadet Pride... We kind of dipped down a bit with chatting and self-control for a time.  Let's "bring it on back" along with some spring weather, right?!

2 more days until our little peeps come!  So excited!

Twisted Tuesday...but Totally Under Control! Keep it up!

Well, the homework is piling up!

Literacy has a bunch of work - DUE WEDNESDAY!
1) Read your biography, taking notes on the Inspiration App
2) Writing Journal Prompt - Monday OR Tuesday's topic

Math - some of you
Groups A and B have pages due soon

Social Studies - most of you
Book Creator Notes on Cotton
Cause and Effect Sheet

Remember that being responsible with your iPad and getting work done is the way you CONTINUE having the privilege of taking it home.  Forgetting to do homework or having a "dead" battery when you come back to school is not a way of showing your teachers that you are responsible or trustworthy.  A few people have already have some issues with this.  T.H.I.N.K. :)

Remind your families that tomorrow is WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday) and it's a 3-hour early out!  I keep thinking it's Monday today! Crazy week, huh?

I have 2 blog proofs for tonight...
The first one is to go to this TodaysMeet Link and share ONE interesting fact about the person you are reading about for your biography. First share the person's name and the interesting fact.
The second blog proof is to look at the photos below...

Whose mouth is enjoying MY CACTUS BREAD??










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Oh, side note... we are supposed to get even MORE SNOW tonight.  Most likely, if we have a LATE START in the morning, the 3 hour early out would be cancelled, and we'd have a regular rest of our day.  Just a heads up... but of course listen/watch for news updates to be sure!  HOPE I see you on time...


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If you weren't sure whose mouth, you'll find out below...
Tyler, his sister and dad went for an outing this weekend.  Here's the score board for his dad on the game they played.  Which score do you think was Tyler's and which one was his sister's?

Did Tyler lose big time to his sister?

Did Tyler dominate the whole game?

Well, well, well...

This is a very fitting comic...

So???  What an interesting way to bring in spring, huh?  I know I did a post on Sunday night with blog proof, but don't worry about that one unless you want to prove it.  

The proof for TUESDAY morning will be in connection (fist bump x2) to this CRAZY WEATHER!  I brought back the indoor snowballs and put them in the locker out with the kleenexes.  After coming in and putting your "gold coin" on the Smartboard, VERY SECRETLY (no talking about it or showing anyone it), go get  snowball.  No making it a big deal with ANYONE.  Keep it hidden until AFTER the pledge.  Those who didn't check the blog will never know what "hit them.  HA!!  When the pledge is done, I'll blurt out, "SPRING SNOWBALL FIGHT!"  You can then, let loose and pelt your dear 5B Family (We are fam-il-y) for probably (hopefully) the last time this year!  

If you have access to Docs, it would be great to do Monday's Writing Journal prompt.  Otherwise, you'll have to do 2 on Tuesday night!  Yep, there's that mean Mrs. Sorenson again!  Oh, well.. you'll live:)  

Since we missed today, we will do our best to get caught up and do as much as we can this week. Remember, Wednesday is an early out again already...so... there may be some MAJOR homework this week!  Be prepared!!  

Enjoy your snow day/evening!  Think about clothing for tomorrow... Boots would be smart!!!  I don't know how much snow will be still around, but it surely will be messy and muddy!  Hopefully, this weather won't change our plans with our PreK buddies coming to visit on Friday!  I'll check with Mrs. Marr to find out what she thinks.  

Have a great night! (or morning if you are checking this on Monday before coming in the room!)  Don't forget the blog proof!

Frazzled but FUN-TASTIC FRIDAY!!

5B,
So much happened on Friday!  From the very start of our day, it seemed to be a crazy whirlwind of excitement and opportunities!  I took so many pictures that the blog would go on forever if I posted them al, so I put them into Pic Collages!  Check them out and enjoy the memories of Friday's fun!

Listening to KA students read their own books to us!
Fun to read with your siblings for Landen, Emily and Dylan!

What a treat!  Great messages about life, fun stories
and personal time spent with NFL San Diego Chargers
player, Ricardo Mathews!

All I can say is... It was a
BIG BLAST!

A few lucky (hard-working ones) got their well-deserved
limo rides and Subway snack packs!
Mrs. Sorenson was a wee bit tired by this time in the day!

Wow!  It's tiring just thinking back to that madness on Friday!  But I have to admit, 5B had a fabulous afternoon of focus and working!  Maybe we should get you tuckered out more often in the mornings!  

Ok.. this week... yep, it's going to be kind of busy and crazy, too...starting with Monday already!! We'll go over the schedule right away before band people go, but a hint is that our morning will be REALLY different than a typical morning!  That's all you get for now:)

With the UNPLEASANT visit from wind/snow/sleet/rain coming today/tonight/Monday morning, PLEASE remember to dress yourselves in weather-temperature appropriate clothing!  You WILL have recess to endure on Monday, so think about hats, mittens, WARM coats, NO SHORTS or CAPRIS...please!  It's just Mama Sorenson worrying about you, ok?!

Band People - You need your iPads Monday!  I'll tell you now in case I forget in the morning!  I also sent you an email as a reminder!

Blog Proof... Hmm...Check out the picture below.  After the 5K Run/Walk this weekend, there was a fun Photo Booth set up with all sorts of St. Patrick's Day costumes and props.  There three people in the photo.  Which one do you think I AM?  By the way, I SOOO want to keep those props!  They were a blast!!  And yes, I made it through the 5K without STOPPING!  I was happy with that!

BUSY DAY on FRIDAY!!!!

Good luck to ALL BAND Peeps!!!

Ok, 5B.. I know we talked about it being an exciting day, but it JUST got EVEN MORE AMAZING!

So, first we have Mrs. Galvin's kindergarten class coming to visit us to share books that they made.  They read Cookies Week as a class and made their own stories that stemmed from it.  We'll read it quickly in the morning before our little people come:)

We want to be sure to make our kindergarten friends feel special and proud of their writing!  We know how important it us to write, so find your 5B "inner child"... ehehehehee!  (I don't know how to spell that??)


Then we'll have a mixed up schedule by heading to Mrs. O for math and maybe some social studies. But the BIG CHANGE is that something MAJOR just came up and we'll be having a guest in our school that is QUITE famous and is actually related to some students in our district.  This guest is related to 2 of your PreK buddies from Mrs. Marr's class - Ava and Joey! To find out WHO it is, click on the link! Click Here!  This day is just getting more and more filled with excitement!

Then you'll head back to a bit more math/social studies (trying to focus and show that stellar Cadet Pride).

Of course, we all know about...

Be sure to wear your Cadet colors and have comfy clothes to run and enjoy!  (Maybe even bring some extra deodorant in case the "smell of fun" gets too strong:)

Then some lucky ducks get to experience this...  For their extra effort in selling items earlier in the year!

After recess, we'll continue with some LEARNING!!!  We'll focus quite a bit on our

 books and interviews!

And while we do some work, we'll enjoy a drink and some popcorn!  Now, THAT's WHAT I CALL

I'll know you checked the blog if you show me your writing homework FIRST thing AS you COME in.  We have so many activities, that we'll need to get started immediately!  I'll also want to hear about the band students and their concert after we do the pledge and attendance!  

Better Day with Some Super Advice from 5B!

Thanks for the positive suggestions, inspirations and ideas this morning, 5B.  This is what it's all about!  I was thinking about our celebration goal for our Cadet Pride tickets.  Do you think it might work to combine the 2 highest vote ideas?  Could we have the "Chillax Time" that includes some lip syncing and karaoke singing? Let's chat in the morning right before band people go and see what everyone thinks.  The vote was split pretty closely, and I want to be sure everyone feels excited about our class goal....it is, clearly stated a CLASS GOAL and should be a CLASS REWARD, right?

Be ready to share you thoughts on that one, ok?

Don't forget iPad/Writing Journal homework again.  You've had a perfect 2 days of homework completion.  I didn't get to have anyone share today because of our goofy schedule, so we'll be sure to share some tomorrow from both Tuesday and Wednesday!  Tonight's topic:  What would you change about your school?  I'm sure you all have really creative and fun ideas to spice up how things look or run!  Who knows, maybe your ideas (if they are realistic and help education) could truly be used.  Mr. Carver is always ask our community and staff to "think differently" and "try something that hasn't be done before," so.... YOU could be the one that actually gets something changing at Howard-Winn!

Be sure to share with your families about the Opera of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.  I thought it was so cool to have them come all of the way here!

I'll know you checked the blog today if you come in right away and WHISPER (to my ear so no one else can hear you!!!) something you are either excited about or nervous about when getting your...

We'll go over your report cards as soon as we come back from watching the band students perform for their concert practice. I'm excited to hear our 5th graders play AND to share the good news of report cards! 

Tuesday??? Umm.. We Need a Take 2...

Yep... A little off today, weren't we, 5B?  Maybe crazy little leprechauns chose to crawl in your brains and MAKE you off task.  However, tomorrow is a new day and Cadet Pride is NEVER random, so I'm hoping to see the amazing 5B (We are a amazing....just the way we are....) back to normal.  Right?



iPad homework was done very well last night!  Don't forget Writing Journal Prompt for Tuesday!  If you could go on a trip, where would you go and why? Would you need to drive there?  Fly?  Walk?  Take a rocket?  Or if that isn't inspiring, then write your own topic!  However, I have all sorts of places I'd LOVE to visit!

We saw a great example of length of writing and creativity today with one of your classmates!  Let's check out another one tomorrow!



Remember, we get the special opportunity tomorrow to watch the opera version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff over at the high school in the auditorium.  It will be kindergarteners through 6th grade there, so it will be crowded and be FILLED with chances to MODEL CADET PRIDE to all ages.  Mr. Bieber made this special occasion possible, so be sure to thank him when you see him the next time.  We will NOT have music Friday due to the Big Blast, so be sure to thank him at some point.

Your blog proof will be coming in like normal, putting your gold coin on the Smartboard and then grab a white piece of paper on the coffee table.  Use markers, colored pencils and/or crayons to make a ONE or TWO WORD poster for positive thinking for Wednesday.  I'm looking for the EFFORT you put into your poster - neat, colorful, designed with extra details, maybe a fun style/font. Keep working on it and making it FAB until I ask Landen to start attendance.  This will be a great, positive way to start off a goofy-scheduled day.

Although today was a rough one, I'm glad we always can find a time in the day to laugh.  Remember, a day without laughter, is a day WASTED!  Enjoy the photos from today of your game of...

Just chillin'...  

It's okay, Tyler, don't be shy!

Jason has calmed himself down from his
MASSIVE laughing attack he had earlier!

Love capturing Annabelle's laugh!

Love the smiles in this one!!!

Oh!!!  And start thinking of songs that would be great ones for our Lip Sync/Karoke Party to celebrate our next goal!  7,500 was attainable last time!  We can do it again!!

iPads Go Home...

I'm not sure who was happier.... YOU or your iPad that it was going home for homework tonight!  I'm really excited for you to prove responsibility!  I'd say if we have 100% of the class bring back the orange homework note, writing journals are done with 1/2 typed AND the iPads come back, we'll have to award some MAJOR Cadet Pride points!  We also need to get our class goal set up again! Hmmmm... how many points should we strive for this time?!

Don't read too fast.  No, Howard-Winn,
is NOT closed.  This was Monday's
writing journal prompt!  

If you didn't bring home an iPad, I'm sure you are JUST as thrilled to do your writing journal
homework!  What an awesome topic!  How would you spend a day if school was closed? I've got A LOT of ideas for that one!  I can't wait to see/read what you planned!  I'll be choosing ONE of yours to read tomorrow in class!  I sure hope it's done!


A major accomplishment I want to celebrate ALSO today is that all 20 students are DONE with Iowa Assessments!  I am so anxious to see how you did on your personal and class goals!  I hope it's not too much more than 3 weeks!

For blog proof, I'd love to see what kind of Irish "jig" you can put together for it being St. Patrick's Day!  Whether you are Irish or not, it's a fun day to celebrate happiness!  So, view this "How To" video on Irish dance moves!  At some point during our morning routine, I'll start playing some Irish dancing music.  Starting dancing the dance move shown on the video! Just really get into it even if you can't do the move!  I know I tried and just about broke a leg!  AH!!!

Kinda Normal Week Coming Up?? Not Really...

Hey, 5B,
I hope you all enjoyed an AMAZINGLY gorgeous weathered weekend!  Yesterday was soooo great! My family got out our bikes, took walks, played basketball, went for a run, and did some yard work! No wonder I was so tired last night!  It's been a long time since I've been outside for so long!  Now, unfortunately I've seen weather forecasts that call for temperatures ONLY in the 40's this week.  That means...

SHORTS

ARE

NOT

APPROPRIATE

CLOTHING

YET!!!

40 degrees is only a bit above FREEZING (32 degrees F), so please use those amazing 5th grade brains and logical thinking.  Remember, you are role models for the rest of the elementary.  Ok?






Our goofiness this week will mostly be on Wednesday and Friday!
Monday:  Any Iowa Assessment Make-Up Tests:)
Tuesday:  St. Patrick's Day:)
Wednesday:  Opera of The 3 Billy Goats Gruff
Thursday:  Band Concert Rehearsal, 3rd Qt. Report Cards Go Home, Band Concert at Night
Friday:  Kindergarteners Reading to Us, BIG BLAST & Popcorn (Plus Limo Rides for a few!)

So.. uh...no... not very normal, as you can see!

I think our Cadet Pride tickets and celebrations have inspired 5D to take on the same challenge!  They'll be starting the same system as us on Monday!  I wonder if we should have a little competition...????  We'll see...

Now that we've met TWO major goals for 5B's Cadet Pride, I'm wondering what we should do NEXT?  Your new ideas for goal totals all made sense last Friday, but I've decided to go with 8,000 this time.  I'll need YOUR help deciding what our next CELEBRATION is!  So.. Let's do another TodaysMeet to share some brainstorms. You all had super ideas!  Let's see if you want the same ones or some new ones come up!!

I'll know you checked the blog if you go to that TodaysMeet to share an idea!  Happy Sunday!  Excited to see you Monday!!

Oh, and just for a little fun (if you have time), I found this FUN and CRAZY optical illusion video to enjoy!  Click Here!

All I Have to Say is......

5B Goal - 7,500 points...
5B's Actual Total - 9,330!!!

Wowser!  Movie tomorrow... Snacks are ok... (single serving size - no peanut products)

**Reminders**
iPad note - signed by parents
Writing Homework note - signed by parents

Sub in the morning.... REALLY PROVE the Cadet Pride you earned for the movie...  If it's not shown, then maybe the movie will need to move to another time... :(  

One More Day of Testing To Go...

Today was another amazing EFFORT of testing.  However, when we hit Day #3, students start to get tired and lose the motivation and determination.  Wednesday's test is science, and it's a lot of reading, so it's another reflection on your understanding when you read.  So, don't lose focus or the energy you've had so far!  After all the Cadet Pride tickets I've handed out the past 2 days, I'm thinking we should have our Cadet Pride Ticket Counters do some calculating at recess! What do YOU think!  We may hit our goal sooner than we thought!  Yeah, Baby!!



Big Reminder!!!
Go over your iPad Agreement and Pledge with your families.  Your "Family's Plan" will need to be written down in detail before we allow the iPads to go home, so if you need to add more paper, go right ahead.  Remember, this is a HUGE responsibility and there are many factors to think about...

Here are a few that we mentioned in class....
*Where should it be at night? Bedroom?  uh...no...
*How will I get it home and back to school?
*When I go to the Fitness Center, what will I do with it?
*Does my little sister/brother get to use it?  If so, when?
*Do we have a place to charge it at home or will I need to be sure to power it down at night to save battery charge?
*If I don't do my "assigned homework" will I ever get to bring it home again?...  Probably not, kiddo!

Maybe your family has other ideas to discuss as well.  Be sure you are covering all topics!

Your blog proof tonight will be VERY helpful in the morning IF you can follow these directions for me!  I was updating all of the iPads today and found that only 9 of our 20 iPads have enough storage to update to a newest iOS 8.  We can not put on any new apps or get updated ones until we have the iOS 8 running.  So here's what I need from you...

1. Come in RIGHT away and put your Gold Coin in the Pot on the Smartboard.
2.  Check to see if your iPad is at your "home" spot.  (Not the slots)

If it IS at your home, you need to go through your VIDEOS and PHOTOS and delete a good chunk of them that are NOT NECESSARY for you to keep.  If they are a part of something current you are working on, then please do NOT delete them.  But if you have no use/plans for them, please trash/delete them so that we can get it Updated for you ASAP.

If it is NOT at your home, come see me for it!  I'll hand it to you and you can plan ANY app you want until we start the Attendance and Pledge for the day!  Lucky Ducks!  Since your iPads are ALREADY updated, you get FREE TIME!

Remember, we have band right away, so band people need to get in here, get their iPads checked, get attendance/pledge and GO!

Hopefully you enjoyed this SIMPLY AMAZING SPRING WEATHER!  I'm jealous...

Please don't forget to bring in your bright orange BIG BLAST Parent Note - Yes or No:)

MONEY MADNESS Today!!

I felt like I was a free bank just throwing money out to all of its customers today!  From the amazing review from Mrs. O from Monday to the Iowa Assessment effort and strategies....WOWSA!  So, incredibly impressed!  Also, I LOVED seeing you all day today!  Sorry you were stuck with me though!

Let's keep it going for our MATH ASSESSMENTS for Wednesday!  Let's rake in some more cash, shall we?!





I'll keep it short for tonight...but there is a PRETTY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
I'd like to share with you regular blog checkers!  The time has finally come for this to happen...
(See if you can figure out from the picture clues what I'm trying to say....)

  

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Happy Kids...

If you think you know what this means, please WHISPER (REALLY quietly) in my ear what you think Wednesday as you come in...and I'll give you a paper that will be sent home explaining to families the news:)

I'll know you checked the blog if you do the above!  Get a good night's rest for another day of great strategies!  Share with you families what your goal is for the reading test and what rewards YOU may earn!

Also, be sure to enjoy this AMAZING weather!

Majorly Stressed Out Monday Morning!!!

Hey, 5B,
Sorry I missed you guys today:(  I woke up like normal and was ready to jump in the shower and start my day after a quick run, and BLAHAHAAAA...  Poor Isaiah was sick this morning!  So, I raced to school to get things set up for Mrs. O and you little darlings!  I tried to get out of the building before I saw any of you... I was looking pretty scary... no shower, left over sweat from running, hat hair... Yep, I saved you all from one disastrous sight!  You're welcome is all I have to say about that!

But... here's a message from Isaiah now...around 3:00 p.m. 

(It probably won't work unless you are on a laptop... iPads won't work)

So, unless things change drastically tonight, you know what I'm planning on doing tomorrow:)

Tomorrow will be our first chance to....

Let's make this first one be the BEST ONE!  This is the test you have set your goal for... I'll show you your red papers again tomorrow before we take them.  We will do both Reading Tests - part 1, a short break, then part 2!

I also have a bit of a surprise to add onto your own personal awards for increasing and meeting your goals!  But...nope, not sharing that on the blog!  I'll tell you in person tomorrow!

We will have a goofy schedule tomorrow also, due to the tests being held in the morning, so stay tuned for our Twisted Tuesday schedule!  Each day this week will be a bit "off" the norm:)  I also believe we have some snacks for you to be sure your tummies are not a distraction while your brain is doing all of its work:)  

A major thing I feel bad about missing is the Poetry Slam Take 2!  I want to know how it went! Did Mrs. O just love them?  Whose iPad did you use and was it tested out FIRST?!  This will be how I know you checked the blog.  Go to the TodaysMeet to let me know how YOUR poem went today and one other person's that you felt was fun to watch again!  And....did Brady try it out again?  I hope so!  Click Here for the TodaysMeet!

And here's the AWESOME picture I got from Mrs. O at the end of your day!  I missed my 5B Babies... (mama, mama...)  Thanks for showing Mrs. O what an amazing class you are!!  So full of Cadet Pride!