Last Post for the Year

I hope you are all enjoying the start of summer vacation. I have been busy getting things done that I didn't have time to do during the school year. I already miss everyone though, and I can't believe how fast this year went. These are pictures from the last month of school. I hope you enjoy looking at them, and I know you will all enjoy a restful summer. See you in September!

We started May with a procession to Mary. The entire school said the rosary together, and then we moved outside (singing), where Father Brommer closed the service with a blessing. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony.

Next, came our recorder concert. As you know, the third graders had been practicing playing the recorder since February, so it was nice to finally hear them all play together.

Surprise! There was dancing!!

And the Bunny Hop!!

In the middle of May, we had our class party at Koser Park. I tried to get at least one picture of everyone, but I apologize if I missed anyone. It's hard to keep track of 24 kids when they're running all over the place!

In June, we went on our field trip to Chocolate World and the Hershey Story Museum. It was a wonderful field trip. The museum was excellent and had a lot of interactive displays that the kids really enjoyed. And as usual, everyone was on their best behavior.

We were separated into groups, so I wasn't able to get pictures of anyone but my group.

Oh wait . . . there was one group shot . . .

It was hairnets and aprons for all in the chocolate lab. Aren't we gorgeous???

And finally, we took a trip to Rakestraw's for some ice cream after a hot and sweaty Field Day.

Once again, we were blessed with beautiful weather and excellent behavior.

GOOD-BYE THIRD GRADE, HELLO FOURTH GRADE!!

Chicks, Books, and Race Day!

Once again, time has gotten away from me, but I'm adding a new post at last, so here we go . . .



In March, our chicks finally hatched. These are pictures of the kids holding the chicks in pairs. The chicks were sometimes a little "messy", and not everyone was thrilled to hold them, but they certainly were cute, and we were sad to see them go.

The first week of March was Read Across America Week. Third graders worked in pairs to recreate a book cover and write a summary of the book.

After months of staying inside for recess, we finally got back outside. You can still see the snow piles in the background, but judging from how many kids are not wearing coats, it was obviously a very warm day.

On another sunny day, we spent the last half hour reading outside. The girls decided to sit by Catie's tree and read and remember her.

And finally, Race Day. We couldn't have asked for better weather, or a harder working group of kids. It was a great day!