Butterflies in our stomach...

Happy first day!

The day started off with nervous excitement. Students arrived and eagerly found their seats and got to work. We spent most of the day getting to know each other and starting to learn the basic routines of the classroom. I hope your child was able to fill you in a little on what we did in the classroom. If you got only a few answers, or mostly one word answers, here are a few conversation starters:

1. What are "Butterflies in your stomach"?
2. Did you play with toilet paper today?
3. What are your two truths and a lie?
4. What is Human Bingo?

I am really looking forward to everyone returning tomorrow for our second day of 5th grade! If you and your child haven't filled out the online survey yet please take a minute to do so. I love reading your insight and also learning a little more from your child on what interests them.

Parent Survey  Student Survey

Welcome Back!

I hope that you have all had a wonderful summer and are enjoying your last two weeks of vacation! I have already been busy getting our classroom ready for a new school year and am excited for you all to arrive very soon. Our first few weeks together we will work on building a safe learning environment where participation and acceptance are encouraged and supported.

Along with teaching I am also co-advisor of the student council and I direct the fifth grade play, (no hints on this year's play just yet). I enjoy integrating the arts and technology into the classroom and learning new ideas from my students.

Our classroom website will be a place for us to share ideas and collaborate throughout the year. This will be a great tool to keep up with current events and homework in the classroom. Please take a moment to fill in a quick PARENT survey as well as a STUDENT survey to help me prepare for the school year.

Our main focus this year will be on building a community within room 105. Through Team 105 meetings, cooperative activities and discussions, we will become a team of students with whom you can feel safe to share your ideas, concerns and talents.

All you will need for the first day of school is a healthy snack and a smile. There is no need to bring any personal supplies this year. Everything that I expect you to use including pencil box, binder, and notebooks will be provided for you when you get to the classroom.

I will be in room 105 from 9:00 - 10:00 during the open house on Thursday August 24th. Please stop by to say hi!                                                                         

Sincerely,

Ms. Moores

Optional Classroom Donations

• Large box of tissues
• Paper Towels
• Ziplock plastic baggies