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!

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! 

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!

Goodview HAWK WALK

Today, the students, staff, and families of Goodview Elementary School participated in the HAWK WALK!  It was a wonderful autumn day to get out and walk.  Many parents, grandparents, and other relatives joined us as we made our way around the school.  Altogether, the students of Goodview Elementary raised over $11,500.  Way to go boys and girls!

Minnesota Teacher of the Year Katy Smith reads "Ladybug Girl" to the 3rd & 4th Graders

We were so lucky to have Katy Smith in  Pod 3 to read to us!

She really made the story come to life.

All of the students loved hearing her read "Ladybug Girl" with such great expression!

"Talking with an Artifact"

Ayden & Corbin inspecting their "Tom-Tom".

Jeremiah & Reed working with their feather decorations.

Chandler & Sam did a wonderful job describing their arrow heads.

Alexis & Cody worked together to find adjectives to describe their artifact.