Author Visit

Today was such an exciting day! We had the amazing privilege to have author Mary Ting visit our school, talk with us about the importance of writing and reading, and have our books autographed. Hello!

  Big Things Come in Small Packages is about Zoey and her friends Katie, Abby, Megan, and Nathan. I love that the story is told from Zoey's point of view. It is all about the adventures these kiddos have at school, how they deal with them, how to stick up for themselves using their words, and that big things can come in small packages. The dialogue is catchy and very humorous. I loved how we found the exact words from the title in the story while we were reading. I think that using words from your writing to formulate your title is a great technique. Those of you haven't had the opportunity to read this scrumptious story as of yet, it will be in the classroom library (NOT my autographed copy).

Artists Get Ready! 

The best part is that Mrs. Ting is getting ready to publish her next book and we have the opportunity to be the illustrators of this new book. Now that is FANTASTIC! That kind of opportunity does not come around that often (if ever), so get ready to publish your best work.  Imagine, your illustration being published in a book that can be read all over the world. WOW. I can't wait to see who gets chosen.

I am so proud!

I was looking through some of our photos from this past school year, and I came across a photo of our last field trip to the California Science Center with our first grade buddies. I was thinking about how good role models you all were to the little ones. They really look up to you. Things may not have turned out like we planned (we were not able to see the 3D film), but we still had an adventure. Every trip we take always ends up having some wonderful memories. I truly enjoyed our trip with Ms. Flores class. Maybe we can still do reading buddies with them as they begin their 2nd grade journey, and as we begin our 5th grade journey.

I still can't believe that you are all now 5th graders. I found another picture where you guys and gals looked so little as 1st graders...boohoohoo...and now look at you all. Some of you are taller than me I think...hmm. I don't know if I like that. J/K

It is getting closer and closer to the 14th (7 more days). I hope you are all ready to be the greatest mighty tigers there ever has been! Don't you fret. I know you guys and gals already are.  See ya soon!