News for the week of May 16, 2016!

Bailly Elementary! 

Word of the week : 

Accomplishment – a skill or talent that has been developed successfully. The high ability classes have certainly accomplished so much in our classroom! 

Quote of the week: "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard". -Winnie the Pooh

This was the week I dreaded for awhile... saying goodbye to favorite 55 Bailly Leaners! I'm thankful to have gotten to know and work with each of them. We had a CrAzY week with special schedules for the Bailly's Got Talent Show, NWEA testing, class plays and field trips. We made the best of our last week together finishing up lessons and doing Mr. Zeck's "special assignment". One of my high ability thinkers noted that you can't really write this assignment because, "with technology changing, the job market will be different by the time he enters the work force." Good point! These kids are out of the box thinkers, I've enjoyed being stumped by them every single day!

Kindergarten Math: 

This week we finished up our favorite color research, it was so much fun! We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox!

(sorry, the picture didn't turn out!)

Kindergarten LA:

This week we finished up Wemberly Worried. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

First Grade Math:

This week we finished up our multiplication packets. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

First Grade LA:

This week Emmersynn finished up her drawings and reading the code book. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put it in his mailbox! 

Second Grade Math:

This week we finished up our last math packet. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

Second Grade LA:

This week we finished reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

Third Grade Math:

This week we worked on Sumdog. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

Third Grade LA:

This week we finished up our Troy Cummings inspired stories. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

Fourth Grade Math:

This week we worked on Sumdog. We also completed Mr. Zeck's assignment "What I want to do when I grow up" and put them in his mailbox! 

Fourth Grade LA

This week we did not have class because of the Talent Show. 

Goodbye Bailly Elementary, I will truly miss you all! Chrissie Shaffer

News for the week of May 9, 2016

Bailly Elementary! 

Word of the week :  Quick fix – hasting solution to a problem that usually fails long term.

Quote of the week: " Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein 

Just a quick reminder the last day for high ability services is Thursday, May 19th! 

  

Looking for something fun to keep your kids busy this summer? Camp Invention offered at Liberty Intermediate School.  Their curriculum is new each and every year to ensure participants have a dynamic and memorable summer experience!  It's only five days, but an all day program.  It's a bit pricey, but worth it if you have a real science minded child!

Kindergarten Math: 

This week we did not have class.

Kindergarten LA:

This week we made persuasive "hamburgers" using our opinions on why our item is the most special. They did a great job writing down their ideas and writing them out. Next week is the last week of high ability. We will enjoy a reading book from our recent guest author, Troy Cummings. 

First Grade Math:

This week we did not have class. 

First Grade LA:

This week Emmersynn created a poster for our cafeteria, she was REALLY proud to hang up her hard work! She also read a few more chapters in her book Top Secret. Next week is the last week of high ability so we will be finishing up her Top Secret book and finishing up her last lesson.

Second Grade Math:

This week we did not have class. 

Second Grade LA:

This week we read a few more chapters in our book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Our guest reader was Olivia from 4th grade, she did a GREAT JOB! Next week is the last week of high ability, we hope to finish up our book then!

Third Grade Math:

This week we did not have class. 

Third Grade LA:

This week we worked with our partners to create our Troy Cummings inspired books. It was another week of field trips, testing and library research projects so we made the best of our remaining time together. Next week is the last week of high ability so we will finish up our books! 

Fourth Grade Math:

This week we did not have class. 

Fourth Grade LA

This week we worked on our Troy Cummings inspired books. We missed a day because of a field trip so we'll finish those up next week. It's also our last week of HA next week!

Who's the LEADER of the club

That's made for you and me?

Hey 3rd grade!
Meet the this weeks Mouse-kateers!

Twinning- Emma & Becca

Each week I'll be picking two kids who

show leadership in class. They get wear th
e lucky
Mickey Mouse Club lanyards all day and come down to my class for

a special lunch and fun in the classroom!
Great work kids!