Samson's Classroom Winner and Pictures!

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Loving Samson's Classroom!!!

Here are some pictures from the past couple of days. We watched some short videos on the constitution and  sang the Schoolhouse Rock Constitution Preamble. I even found out that my personality matches that of George Washington. Which founding father is your personality mostly like? You can try it out for yourself right  here.

Get ready for an AWESOME 800 follower giveaway. It's in the WORKS! Thanks for reading and being such wonderful followers.

FYI- My bulletin board is in 2nd place. Thank you very much for the "likes" and "pins" Click here to vote. If you'd like to enter your own bulletin board click here.

Tell me SOMETHING good

My Something Good from school:

My students are really building their stamina. I can't believe we are at 21 minutes of reading to self and writing to self. 

I have switched over to an online gradebook. I LOVE it! No more crunching numbers and averages at the last minute. It tells me the class average and has tons of awesome features. 

My bulletin board is in a contest and is 6th place. Please like it and or pin it if you will!

I received the most beautiful flowers from my room mom and her student to display at OPEN HOUSE.

My Something Good from home:

I have a new baby niece on the way. December 16th can't come soon enough.

I've lost 7 lbs. I am on a new diet which works for me. If you're interested in joining my  check in group (private group on fb)  please let me know. I love this accountability. We will be able to share healthy tips, recipes, and pass along some encouragement. 

Now it's your turn to link up your Something Good!

Open House Freebie and GIVEAWAY

Our Open House is tonight. It seems as though we just started!!! We’ve had just enough time to complete some writing prompts, make a couple class books and get crafty. Open House can be a little hectic and chaotic unless you have a plan. This year I’m continuing my tradition of a little scavenger hunt around our classroom. I even lead the families to other important areas of our school. (Library, gym, art, music, and the lunchroom)

 One little task that I love having the parents complete is viewing the Welcome Back PowerPoint. I also email the powerpoint and link it our website for parents who were unable to attend. This Welcome Back PowerPoint makes it easier to relay my classroom expectations and procedures to the families. It presents parents with classroom expectations, grading policies, home connection, homework, special events, etc. I’m putting it on sale for $2 until Sunday if you’re in the market for a cute powerpoint.

I also love having little treats for the students and parents. Who doesn't love little gifts?

This year I’m really focusing on the student’s attitude and willingness to learn. I’ve been telling my students “You can’t be a smart cookie, with a crummy attitude.” I attached a chocolate chip cookie to this label. It’s a free download along with the apple poem.

free cookie label

free poem label

While at Open House, I make sure all parents are signed up for Remind 101. If you still haven’t checked out this awesome tool, I highly suggest it.The last station is an estimation jar. The families make an educated guess together.  The following day we count the items and I send home a prize to the family that was the closest.