Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week. As my 2 weeks of solo teaching come to a close, I am feeling so grateful for the students in this class and all of you. I couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming or supportive school community for my student teaching experience.

This week was packed full of learning and fun. On Wednesday we finished working on the literature project we began last Friday. Each student had drawn a picture to show something they would do to make the world a better place. The final step for this project was to add color to the drawings with watercolors. The paint really helped to liven up the pieces and they look absolutely beautiful! Next week they will be hung on the bulletin board outside of the classroom, so I encourage you to come take a look!

I continue to be so impressed by the writing abilities of your children. This week we continued our work on crafting personal narratives. On Thursday, each student had the opportunity to share a favorite moment from one of their stories. We are working on using strong words and detail to help the reader to see, hear, or feel something. Many students shared a comparison statement, like “the hot chocolate was as hot as the inside of an oven,” or “she was as hungry as a pig!” I just love the creativity that is showing through students’ writing!

Some of you may have caught word about the golden spinner. For each ticket students earn for being safe, kind, engaged, or responsible, they have their name added to the golden spinner. Later this month, names will be chosen from the spinner and those students will choose a special prize. Every student in the class has already had their name entered once, and some as many as NINE times! It has definitely been a great motivator for students to keep the school’s core values in mind.

It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of this classroom community, and to get to know all of you. Have a fantastic weekend, and I will see you around WES!

Best,

Sarah