Monday, December 10, 2012

Ronald McDonald's Friendship Adventure


Last week, Ronald McDonald visited our school to talk with the boys and girls about how to be good friends and what to do if someone is bullying you. He actually did WAY more than talk with the Goodview students...Ronald sang songs for us, danced for us, did magic tricks, and taught us some VERY important information! Thank you Mrs. Woodworth for bringing Ronald to our school. :)
A Friendship Adventure
What's in your bag, Ronald?

These weren't your ordinary flowers!

Corbin & Chandler helped Ronald sing a song.

We loved singing with Ronald. 

Monday, November 26, 2012

November Teacher of the Month

I'm so honored to be able to say that I was chosen as Winona Radio's Teacher of the Month for November!  Thank you so very much to all of my students and their parents.  I would especially like to thank the family that nominated me...you know who you are!  :)


Visit http://www.winonaradio.com/pages/8226816.php to see our class picture.

Goodview Gathering



Awaiting our dinner...
We had a wonderful meal with our 2nd Grade friends.

Taking a break from eating to pose for a picture.

The 4th Grade Orchestra students entertained us while we ate.

Happy "Goodview Gathering" Day!


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Happy Halloween!

To celebrate Halloween, the students in Pod 3 came together to play some games, share some Halloween treats, and watch a holiday movie.  We had blast!
Looking "SPOOK-TACULAR".

Trick-or-Treat.

It's no joke...our class has the cutest pumpkins in the patch!

BOO to You.

Happy Halloween!
 
We played "The Great Shoe Search".

First, find your shoes.

Keep looking...

Next, put your shoes on.

Finally, tie your shoes and run back to the class.

Native American Projects

Ayden wrote a Native American story and added symbols.

Sam shared a dream catcher for his project.

Hailey made a rain stick.  She also brought in a real rain stick so we could compare!

Cody created a dream catcher.

McKenna also made a dream catcher and researched the history behind dream catchers.

Julie made a Native American village.

Avery constructed a travois and explained how it was used by the Native Americans.

Jeremiah shared a dream catcher with us.  He also shared the paragraph he wrote explaining the history of dream catchers.

Alexis made a Tom-Tom.

Brady created a dream catcher and shared some pictures of a Native American in full ceremonial dress.

Chandler also created a Tom-Tom.

Tyler constructed a Native American village.  He even added horses for more detail!

Reed created a dream catcher.  He explained to us how he had to soak the stick for two days in order to shape it for the dream catcher!

Taylynn made a dream catcher.
Corbin created a Native American village.  He even used a lot of elements found in nature!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A Visit From the WSHS Football Team

Today, the WSHS Football Team took time out of their day to visit Goodview Elementary!  Coach Casselius greeted us and explained to the Goodview students that academics and athletics go hand in hand.  He told us that the guys on the team have to have good grades in order to play in games!  He also told us that "Readers are Leaders" and talked about how important reading is.  After his greeting, the team members introduced themselves, told us the position they play, and what elementary school they attended.  We were excited to see some Goodview alumni on the team!  Next, the players came back to each of the classrooms to read.  We had three players in our class: Terran, Jake, and Brandon.  They did a wonderful job reading to us and answering our questions!  Thank You, Coach Casselius and Football Players :) We had a blast meeting the team, learning the fight song, and will always remember that "Readers are Leaders.

Winhawk Readers Are Leaders

Today, the WSHS Football Team visited Goodview!

The team taught us how to sing the school fight song!

Terran, Jake, and Brandon read "One Dog Canoe" by Mary Casanova (a MN author).

After answering all of our questions, the guys were nice enough to pose for a picture.  Herkey even posed too!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Unite Against Bullying

PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center's Unity Day was held on Wednesday, October 10th.  As an elementary school, we did not participate in as many activities as the high school students did, but we definitely took a stand against bullying!  The elementary students and staff were asked to wear orange to show their support.  I was happy to see so many of the students in our class participate! In our classroom, we are doing our part everyday to be buddies...not bullies! 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Hawk Walk 2012

Many family members and neighbors joined us.

What a fun picture with Herky!

Thank you PTA...for the water.  We were pretty thirsty after our walk.
I love this class picture.  Go Winhawks!


Taylynn, McKenna, Hailey, and Alexis.

Alexis, Corbin, and Brady,

Tyler, Avery, and Ayden.

Reed and Cody.

Jeremiah, Chandler, and Sam.

Julie and Taylynn.

We loved the hula hoop challenge!