A Dog Wags Its Tail With Its Heart!

If that's the case, there's been a lot of tail wagging in The Big Dog Room this year! It has been a pleasure getting to know your children and having the opportunity to prepare them for their future educational endeavors. I certainly hope I've given them enough encouragement to read more, go to college, never give up, and  always treat others the way they like to be treated. Add the importance of our Character Counts Lessons, a ton of Math, Writing, Social Studies, and Science, and you've got a pretty well-rounded student heading off to the challenge of 5th Grade.
I am fortunate to have a career where so much of what I do comes from the heart.I care about the students in my class and I take the responsibility of their education very seriously. I always tell them that they can come to me in the years ahead should they ever need a helping hand. Education is a journey, not a destination, and I hope they've enjoyed this portion of the trip.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Don't Expect Anything Original From An Echo.

The class has shown a tremendous amount of originality in their end of the year Art Project. They are working on self portraits, with a very unique style. Unfortunately, the laminating machine is down, so we won't be able to protect them like I'd hoped.
Career Day on Friday was a wonderful experince for all the children.We had guest speakers who were paramedics, hair stylists, vet techs, nurses, stuntmen, a member of an Air Force helicopter rescue team, and a young lady who was a Captain, and pilot, in the Air National Guard. They all stressed the importance of staying in school, and especially how often Math played a role in their careers.
Wednesday, May 18th, is our Field Day. There will be a fire truck on site to spray water. Students may wear bathing suits, but they have to wear shorts and t-shirts over them. Bringing a towel to dry off when you change would also be a great idea!