Balloon Countdown! Balloon #1

We started our balloon countdown today, and the students were so excited to see balloons hanging from our ceiling when they entered the classroom.  We pop a balloon each day and do whatever activity we get in that balloon.  Today's balloon was write a letter to a senior.  Each student wrote a letter to wish a senior congratulations and good luck in their futures.  We will deliver our letters to the seniors in the classes tomorrow morning!

Well Wishes for Drew

We are missing our dear friend and classmate as he is recovering from his surgery.  We think of you each day Drew, and we can't wait to see you again!  We hope you enjoy our book of cards and the new Pigeon just for you!  We love you lots Drew:)

The Weatherman On Trial

On Friday we performed "The Weatherman on Trial" for our families.  We've been working on this play for so long, and we couldn't wait to share it with our families and friends.  It was a hit!  Thanks to all of the families that were able to attend. 

Mystery Reader #16: A Sheep Raising Gymnastics Teacher

1. I graduated from Winona State University.
2. I used to raise sheep.
3. I taught young children's gymnastics for a couple years.

The students were originally very thrown off, but they are starting to guess by process of elimination and Mrs. Ruen was on their list of possible readers.  I tried to distract them with other guesses so Mrs. Ruen wouldn't have to give herself away.  When she walked in the students were as delighted as ever to see her.  They enjoyed the book she read, "This is Not a Cat" and the sweet treat she brought for them.  We just love you Mrs. Ruen! 

Mystery Reader #15: Grandma Donut!

1. I like to golf.
2. I have a winter home where it's warm with a lot of swimming pools.
3. My nickname has the word donut in it.

No one could guess this Mystery Reader, not even her grandson who is almost a birthday boy!  It was such a nice surprise for him though!  We also learned that our Mystery Reader is a quadruplet.  This was amazing information to our class, and she shared some fun pictures.  Thanks for stopping by to share a story with us Grandma Donut!

Mystery Reader #14: A Surprise Teacher!

1. I am a teacher, and my favorite school subject is science or social studies.
2. I have a sister and young niece.
3. I own a small pet.

The class guessed maybe Mrs. Johnson from social skills class or maybe Mrs. Crum from computer class.  They did not guess Mrs. Heim!  She shared one of her favorite picture books with us: "Caps for Sale."  Thank you Mrs. Heim!

A May Day Visitor

This student's grandma has made May Day an annual tradition to visit her grandchildren's classrooms and deliver May Day baskets.  Not only did the students enjoy the treats, but they also loved the books that she brought along to read!  This student sure adores his grandma!  We love when you visit Grandma Carol!