Congratulations 2nd Graders!

Another year has come to a close and another class of 1st graders is on the way to a bright future.  It has truly been a blessing teaching your children at Washington Elementary School.  As they grow and learn, I continue to grow and evolve as a classroom teacher.  Their job as students is just as important as mine as a teacher.  Take time to celebrate with your little ones in the coming days.  They have worked so very hard this year and have accomplished so much.  I can't wait to see them next year when they are 2nd graders in the hallways.  I'm hoping for lots of hugs and high fives!  For now, enjoy a few photos from the last couple of days of school!

We enjoyed the PTA sponsored bowling trip to Red River Lanes again this year.  It is such a great opportunity to not only celebrate but also to practice some bowling skills.  The students came home with a little card from Red River Lanes to sign up for Kids Bowl Free.  I can't say enough about this program.  My family has been utilizing it for a few years in the summer.  Who doesn't love free bowling in the summer?  It makes a great rainy day activity! 

The last day of school also called for the Candy Awards in first grade.  I have so much fun finding the perfect candy bar to match the students' personalities! The anticipation is so fun as they listen and wait patiently for their name to be called.  Each student proudly walks down the red carpet to receive their award with a huge round of applause. 

A quick reminder that you can download your student's content on Seesaw as the year comes to a close.  As a teacher, I cannot see the parent portal and do not have access to do this, so I am hoping this works as this was my first year using Seesaw.  Follow instructions here via the Seesaw help page. 

Thank you again for an amazing year of 1st grade!

End of the Year Fun!

I absolutely love this time of year!  Not only do we get to participate in lots of fun events, but I also get to witness some amazing progress and growth from all students.  I'm not exaggerating when I say these kiddos have wowed me again!  We have 19 readers and mathematicians, and I am so excited to see where they will go in the future!

Speaking of readers...The Reading Medalist Program is this Friday, May 18, at 1:15.  I'll warn you now, it will be a full house, so come early to get a good spot!  The program will run until about 2:00 with a reception of cookies and punch in the lunchroom.  Following this, families can join students to our classroom to collect their art portfolio.  We have been saving all of our 1st grade art work for this big event and can't wait to share it with you.  We also will have a special published writing piece ready for your keepsake boxes at home.  You will be amazed with their work!

Students have been working very hard through extensive end of year assessments.  I am so proud of their hard work.  As I share with the students, remember that each assessment is a small snippet of their learning.  These assessments do not define the students.  Know that we all have good testing days and bad, but what is most important is that we never give up and work hard.  Several of these assessments will come home for your reference.  Feel free to review the assessments with your students.

We will begin to clean out our lockers and desks this week.  Most materials will be sent home prior to Camp Week.  While you are at Washington, stop by your child's locker and collect any snow pants, boots and sweatshirts that may still be inside.

A huge shout out to Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Kiser for organizing another Science Museum visit!  This year students learned more about states of matter and the water cycle.  This was perfect since we have recently worked on this in science!

The Fargo Fire Department joined us for our final Learn Not to Burn lesson last week.  Students were able to see the Fire Truck up close, learning more about the tools used to save lives.  Don't forget to review exit procedures with your children at home.

We celebrated a birthday last week in 1st Grade.  Happy Birthday, Ashtyn!

Upcoming Reminders

May 14: No School 

May 16: Reading Medalist Pizza Party!  Students will be served 2 slices of pizza.  Milk can be purchased from the cafeteria.  Please send a side and drink, if desired.

May 18: Reading Medalist Program and Music Performance (1:15-End of the Day)

May 18: Camp Donations Due

May 21-25: Camp Learned-A-Lot - Please send rocks, sleeping bags, and flashlights to school.  

May 28: No School - Memorial Day

May 29: Field Trip to Elephant Park for Lunch (Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle, and sunscreen)

May 30: Field Trip Red River Lanes (Wear red camp shirt)

May 31: Field Day (Bring sunscreen and dress appropriately for active play)