We're off and running!!!

We're now 8 days into the new school year and it looks to be a great one. We've got 23 in the class this year: 12 boys and 11 girls! It's a lively and fun group that are anxious and ready to learn. We've got a pirate theme going for the year and have already filled up our pirate treasure map. Our first "Pirate's pick" on the map was Olivia Salcido. Congratulations, Olivia!

We've been having a lot of fun getting to know each other and make new friends. I'm so impressed with how friendly and nice this bunch is to each other. It makes teaching a lot more fun! We look forward to some great adventures this year!

Ready or not...here comes school!

I can't believe that summer is coming to an end. It seems that school just got out and I'm already setting things up for this next year. Although I hate to see the summer end, I must admit that I'm ready for a change...I'm ready to trade my gardening gloves in for rulers, pencils and crayons. I've just gotten my class list for the year and am excited to see these new 2nd graders! I love all the preparation stuff that we teachers get 'into' the couple weeks before school. It's fun to set things up and imagine the many different personalities and dynamics that this new year will bring. So...bring it on. I'm ready! Well, not ready in the 'physical' sense, but ready for the new challenge and adventure!

Banana Split or Bust!

We did it!!! We passed off our fast facts and earned all the parts to our banana split!!! Yea! We can't wait until we get to 'cash in' and eat it!

Good Bye Mrs. Powell...We'll miss you!!

Tuesday was Mrs. Powell's last day in our class. We're really going to miss her. She's been such a great teacher and a lot of fun. We do wish her luck as she graduates and looks for her own class to teach in Idaho. Thanks for all you've done for us!

Party On!!

Party On!!

As if going to the farm wasn't enough fun...Friday we also got to have an Easter party, thanks to a bunch of our room mothers. They planned some great games for us and helped us create a yummy bunny treat! Thanks moms!!! You're the best!

Field Trip to the Farm!

Friday we had a great trip to Harward Farm where we got to learn from many different kinds of farmers from all over the county. We saw a sheep get sheared, learned about the importance of bees, got to pet some farm animals, learned about raising beef cattle...tons of great stuff. It was awesome! The weather even cooperated for us and we got to have a picnic out on the lawn after returning to the school. We love our Utah Agriculture!!!