5th Graders 2014

                      Change can be hard for some people and easy for others. I changed schools this year and it could not be a better move. To begin with, I have amazing students in my class this year. I love how they greet me in the morning and high five me or hug me as they leave for the day. My students are also extremely caring for one another, always looking out for each other and being sure that no one is left out or has hurt feelings. My class is also super helpful, making sure I know the rules of the school. Thank you class, I don't know what I would do with out you. Finally, I think I have future Einsteins. I am amazed at their creative minds and abilities to create great inventions. We made sodas this year and many created solutions that I am sure if they would send their letters off to Coke or Pepsi would be famous for their new flavors. I think I just heard some large soda corporation is launching a flavor called Doritos Soda or something like that. I know I tasted soda's in our class that I would love to see on the shelves of our grocery stores! Well, it is only November and my class has made me feel like this is home. The change to my new school could not be easier and I have my 2014 Class to thank for that!

Face Time Fun

Face Time Fun

Face Time Fun

As we prepare to read Number the Stars we have been reviewing WWII. One of my students' Great Grandmother was in a concentration camp from age 8-14. She is still alive yet as you can imagine discussing this time of her life is extremely emotional. Her son however was more than willing to Face Time with us. Wow, what a great conversation we had. The students and myself learned so much and walked away feeling thankful for all we have. At first one of my students said to me that she was lucky she did not have to go to school during this time but later said he he would rather go to school all day and all night then live like she did. We also found out that the moms in the camp taught them the best they could, using the dirt as their teaching tool. 

Our Class was Burglarized

MY CLASS WAS BURGLARIZED

        My class left for only 20 minutes to eat our lunch and we came back to this disaster. 

  We were burglarized!! How dare criminals come into our 5th grade class, what could they possible want?? 

The investigation begins.....
  
 After spending the day taking notes on the crime scene, the wonderful Parsons' reporters began their investigation. 
 
  There was a murder, but thankfully everyone in our school is safe. According to Connor,  two burglars entered our room and one shot the other, maybe over greed?

I think they both wanted my beautiful stool that went missing.

(Thankfully I was wearing my boots because you know they would have taken them)

   We know someone had to witness the criminals around our building. First we wrote descriptive articles about the crime scene. Then we headed out to  the public for help asking the office staff, recess teachers, lunch teachers and our custodian.  Students will be working diligently to find the burglars. Stay tuned for the description of our criminals and Wanted Posters.

Orea Challenge

Oreo Challenge Mean Median and Mode

  Mean, Median and Mode
   OREO CHALLENGE 
As we stacked to see how tall we could get the Oreos, the fire drill interrupted us. Students think they got off easy and that we were just playing. Stay tuned as we gather our data! 

Wet Driveways

Wet Driveways

    We shovel the snow from our driveways (well our kids or husbands do) and on sunny days it melts away. When it rains and there is no sun, what do you do?
    I know the sun helps to evaporate water but,  not all days after a rainstorm do we see the sun immediately.  I  have to admit,  I am a bit worried about a wet driveway just like I am with a snow covered driveway.
    Well I am wondering how you get your driveway dry?

    I am finding that I am spending too much money on paper towels drying it up. I started having my kids dry the driveway up with  pool towels but I would then have to wash them. This waste time and electricity.

    I think my next attempt will be based of what Mrs. Eileen in the office does to  get her driveway dry, I will have my kids try blow drying it with hair dryers. Luckily we have two blow dryers, one for Mitch to use and one for Kayla. It should shorten the time compared to paper towels.  Do you think they risk getting electrocuted?

        Stay tuned for the next rain storm.

Farewell Mitch...Lots of Tears from this Mom

Vanderbilt University-Mitch's Dorm

Nashville is a great place and the University is stunning. My son is beyond blessed but he worked hard academically and athletically allowing him to go to such a top notch school. It was hard saying goodbye but he is happy and having fun. He is coming home March 1st and we are heading that way in April to watch him play in the Spring game.

Spoiled Mom

SPOILED MOM

     My boot obsession is getting a bit out of control but , "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”(Bette Midler)   This is how I feel when I wear my boots and trust me I need that feeling every day I  walk in my class. I am thinking I need 2 more pair, one for each day of the week! 

     My parents are wondering how their  crazy daughter that grew up on the beach  in Southern California became a cowgirl! This is not what it is about, I don't plan on working on a farm anytime soon even though I do love cows and horses. I just love wearing boots but, they can get a bit pricey and as you know, I am living on a teachers salary. 
     For Thanksgiving my mom came to visit and guess what, she thinks I am kinda special and wanted to buy me a pair of boots for an early Christmas gift. 

                                        Love Love Love The are so cute and go with so much! 

Both my kids have jobs now and could not stop talking about the gift they ordered online for me. I was clueless. First of all my boots were  at a boutique I love to shop at, not online, second boots are too much money for my teens to afford. On Christmas they could hardly wait to give me their gift. They were not anticipating the gifts under the tree for them. Both Mitch and Kayla were more excited to give then receive, this made me happy. I would of been happy with a card that says I Love You Mom but guess what? My kids spoiled and surprised me with.....

the brown boots I wanted!!

Yes, spoiled brat  that I am but now I have to figure out how to wear them to work. You see, I love to wear them with jeans but jeans are only allowed on dress down days so I have to go shop for dresses that go with my new boots. Such an issue to have to shop some more but a girl has to do what a girl has to do.