Begin With the End in Mind

I planned ahead and created
this scene as a project for class. 

It felt good to add my diorama

 to the display in our Media Center.

I'm an important part of

my classroom and the school!

Be Proactive

What happens when a Kindergartner
 comes into our gym looking a bit uneasy 

because it's her 1st day as an "Early Bird?"

You answer any questions

and keep her company, of course!

Doing the right thing without

being asked will always be the

best choice......even if no one is looking.

Sharpen the Saw

We take care of our bodies by exercising

and getting plenty of sleep.  After

all, kids learn in lots of ways,

 not just at school.

Believe.  Family.

100th Day, Hip-Hip Hooray!

What happens in 100 school days?

We share something that lasts:

the lessons, the friendships, lots

of memories, and fun!

Recognize these "seniors" in Mrs. Gray's 1st grade classroom?

January's Community Cafe

Ask these 5th graders which habits

make the most difference for themselves and for others.  Then you'll understand why

 we're proud of our youngsters!  

Be Proactive:  "I choose my actions, moods & attitudes."

Put 1st Things 1st:  "I try to work first and then play."

Synergize:  "I know working together is better."

&

Sharpen the Saw:  "I try to take care of my body."

"If you light a lamp for someone

else, it will also brighten your path."  
~Buddha

"Take a Selfie," They Said

We have so many reasons to smile!

Wow- the things kids

can "talk people into today."

#GoodSport 

Thinking Win-Win, oh yes!

Kindness Goes a Long Way!

At basketball events, Robinson High School always gives a fan from the visiting
team a small gift. 

 Say "hello" to a recent recipient! 

Learning by example.....priceless!
What's more important is that
we can all "pass it along."
Youngsters grow in lots of ways

 and places, not just at school.

Sharpen the Saw

We learn in lots of ways and

 lots of places, not just at school.

 "We will understand the miracle
 of life fully when we allow the
unexpected to happen."

~Paulo Coelho

Synergize

Working alongside others is always the
way to go.  We can accomplish more

together than if we're on our own!  

Mrs. Irvin helped us create "Sunshine Bags" for kids who visit emergency
 rooms.  Our gifts are going to
 nearby Good Samaritan Hospital
 in Vincennes, Indiana.

"Together is better!"

Begin With the End in Mind

"I plan ahead & set goals for myself.

Figuring out what we want to do, I'm

determined to give my best efforts at school. 

It feels wonderful!"

Synergize

Together is better!  

Gathering together to talk with friends

 in the gym before class starts is great fun.

It Was Icy and Bitter

To say that the weather was cold at the start of classes following break is an understatement.

It was icy and harsh.....

with unforgivable, howling winds.

We watch for children nearing the building 

at the beginning of each day to see 

all get inside quickly and safely.

  Yet a four-year-old faltered and
 stumbled against an unrelenting wind

that morning as she stepped out of the bus.

Students swept past her,

hurrying toward the entrance.

After all, it was bitterly cold; a steady

 line of buses and pupils just "kept coming."

It took a third grader a moment to

realize what was happening.  She didn't

recognize the child but moved through
 the crowd to reach out and take her hand.  

Together the two girls walked against the wind and toward the door.  Once inside, they both

relaxed and gave each other a little smile.  

Everyone should witness 

selfless grace such as this.

We all should aspire to be kind.

You're In Charge

Using P.B.I.S. tickets you earned

to have the chance to visit a classroom

of your choice & be their "Guest Reader?"  

Why yes....please!

We're learning to be
responsible and taking initiative.

P.S.  Before winter break,

we just couldn't get enough fun
holiday stories under-our-belts! 

December's Community Cafe

A luncheon with fourth grade ladies?
Yes indeed,  young at heart
 and full of promise.

Thank you Bill Richardson for being our guest!

"Character is like a tree and

reputation is like a shadow.  The

shadow is what we keep thinking

of, but the tree is the real thing."

                                      ~Abraham Lincoln

Sharpen the Saw

We learn in lots of ways & places.

We try to eat right and get exercise

with pals @ school or with our family.

Greetings

Ah, we're nearly

"open for business!"

Here's to seeing pupils

again @ school on Wednesday January 4th.

#HappyNewYear