Where has the time gone? I can't believe there are only 6 1/2 days left of school. The children have grown so much this year. We have worked hard but had a blast at the same time! We will so miss these precious smiling faces and loving hearts!
Last week was another fun-filled week! We began the week with our crab and squid dissection! Many of the children were able to write their name with the squid's own ink! A big thank you to Julie P., Margie Y., Liz J., and John S. for working with the children on this exciting learning opportunity! On Wednesday, the kids had so much fun at Splash Day! Did you see the pictures on E-bytes? That afternoon, two of our middle schoolers, Jacob N. (a former first grader of mine) and Justin S. brought a number of very cool and interesting specimens from the ocean. The coolest was definitely the baleen from a humpback whale! They taught us so much! The children asked wonderful questions and shared their knowledge as well. On Thursday, we celebrated Iona's summer birthday! On Friday, we dissected dogfish sharks! Many thanks to Kelly E., Mai N., Margie Y., Octavia P., and John S. for helping us with this fishy task! We could not have done it without you! Then, Friday afternoon, we celebrated Quentin's birthday - our last birthday of the year! I have posted a ton of pictures from each activity this week! Enjoy!
This week, Jenn Lewis is rescheduled to give a special presentation on her work with penguins. It should be quite interesting and fun! Thank you, Jenn! We will also have our final compliment party on Tuesday afternoon. Leigh Harting has taken this on if you would like to offer her your help. On Thursday, we will be going to the Florida Aquarium. We will leave at 9:00 a.m. Those parents that are chaperoning may follow the bus or meet us at the front of the Aquarium. Remember, that the children should wear their "Commotion in the Ocean" t-shirts with jean shorts/skirts/skorts. This Friday, we will have our last Spirit Day. Children may wear green and gold colored clothing.
Next week, we will have our end-of-the-year party on Tuesday. Students should, again, wear their "Commotion in the Ocean" t-shirts with jean shorts, etc. We will rotate through the three first grade classrooms with different activities in each room. The last day of school will be next Wednesday, June 1st. Dismissal will be at noon.
Please be sure that your child brings the green bag to school each day. We will be cleaning out cubbies, desks, and clearing walls. There will be a lot to send home so we will send a little home each day.
We want to thank each of you for sharing your precious child with us. Each and every child has brought something special to our class. We have watched them grow in every way and they have continued to amaze us. They have brought smiles, laughter, and love. They remind us all the time of why we do this! We will miss each and every one.
Finally, we want to thank our wonderful parents for all the support you have given us each and every day. You have volunteered in countless ways. We could not have done everything that we did this year without you!
Have a wonderful summer!
Susan and Beth
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