Science Fair Fun!

We have been doing so many science investigations, experiments, exploring, and LEARNING! As you already know, I LOVE Science! Science is an area where questions rule. The best part is that once you have one answer, you may have compiled many more. It is a subject that can be approached from many roads, that can also lead you to many other roads. There is so much exploring, learning, and and doing. I love that it is so hands-on. Some of the topics we have been able to learn about are Space, The Body Systems, Atoms/Periodic Table, Mixtures & Solutions, Air/Wind, and much more. The amount of science this year was so much, but at the same time I wish we had more time to do even more. This year, we decided to have a Science Fair as a culmination and as part of our Open House. Most of you did an extraordinary job with your experiments as well as with the presentation of that information. I hope that by having so many examples of great work, you were able to get ideas for future projects. Once again, congratulations on your hard work!

International Day Extravaganza!

Our last International Day performance finally arrived, and I could not be prouder of all of YOU! It was unbelievable. I am sure your parents loved it. There is so much you have accomplished this year and this was a great way to celebrate. Representing a bit of American cultural, reminded me of the beauty of our diversity and the unlimited ideas we all have to offer. Always give it your all, strive for your personal success, and reach for the stars...

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mommies of Room 18. You have all made my journey with your children memorable and unforgettable. I have learned so much from them and know that they are where they are because you supported our endeavors and activities throughout the years. Thank you so much for all you have done and I hope your day is filled with laughter, joy, and many blessings.

 "We LOVE you MOM"

Just a little reminder that our hand has grown since Kindergarten, but we still need you to guide us.

Solo un recordatorio que hemos crecido desde Kinder, pero todavia te necesitamos.

Feliz Día de las Madres a todas las maravillosas mamás del Salon 18. Todos ustedes han hecho que mi camino con sus hijos/as haya sido memorable e inolvidable. He aprendido mucho de ellos y se que están donde están porque ustedes han apoyado nuestros esfuerzos y actividades a lo largo de los años. Muchas gracias por todo lo que has hecho y espero que su día este lleno de risas, alegría y muchas bendiciones.

Ripley's Believe It or Not Field Trip

We have been so fortunate this year to be able to participate in so many field trips--even if we did have to use Metro as our form of transportation more often than not. I had never been to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum in Hollywood before I was therefore a little hesitant about going to "Hollywood", but everything turned out fantastic! This trip is definitely one of my favorite trips, because I saw just how much fun you all were having. I loved that it was so interactive and kid-friendly. I also loved that you were reading all the captions of the exhibits and marveling at the information. There was so much excitement and I had so many of you wanting me to go "see" something or "do" something. I am so glad that one of our last trips together was being together as a class-I'm truly going to miss you all. Now we have the end of the year 5th grade activities to look forward to--let the countdown begin!

Balloon Skewer

This investigation has been one of my favorites due to all the learning and the excitement/nerves of popping balloons. I know you all had so much fun as evidenced through your laughter and eagerness in your voices. It is great to see that even though we think one thing, through learning we can change our minds about understandings we have and revise them as we learn and experience new things.

Learning is Power--Power is Learning