Welcome to Hopkins Elementary! I have lots fun and exciting things planned for the upcoming year! We had a great first day. We had "magic playdough" which predicted if we were going to have a great year or not! I am happy to say that it's going to be a great year for ALL of us! Please make sure you check back frequently to see the fun things we are doing in our classroom.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Aa is For Apples and Applesauce

We cut up apples, added water, cinnamon, and sugar!  Our apples cooked all day and at the end of the day, we had APPLESAUCE!



The glyph tells you that this is a 6 year old girl, who likes apples, and likes her apples in apple pie!


This is a 5 year old boy, who likes apples and prefers his apples in apple pie!

Our graph tells us that most of the class liked the yellow apples.

Alert! Lost Camera Cord!

I am sorry for the lack of posts!!   I have misplaced my camera charger!  My camera battery died on the field trip so that is why there aren't more posts.  I'm trying to get some pictures from a parent posted!  Please be patient!! 

Thanks to all who attended the Parent Workshop last night.  I hope you left with lots of good ideas!

Conferences are coming up soon.  If you haven't already signed up for a conference, a sheet with the available times will go home tomorrow! Return it ASAP so you can get your first choice in time.

The Pumpkin Patch


On our way to the Pumpkin Patch!


The hayride was so much fun!




Thursday, October 13, 2011

KINDERGARTEN WORKSHOP!

Do you want some great ideas that will help your child become a better reader and writer?  Join us next Tues. night, Oct. 18th, at 6:30!  I will give you ideas on how to help your child with writing.  You will have the opportunity to visit with two more of our kindergarten teachers who will discuss reading.  Come out for a fun night and an opportunity to meet other parents and teachers.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Fire Safety

Firemen taught us how to stay safe and what to do if there is a fire in our house.

Fireman Jason is our friend. 


Fireman Jason looks scary but he is still our friend and we should NOT be afraid of him!



We were good listeners!  Mrs. Urban was proud of our behavior.


Braeden learned to scream if there is a fire in his house so an adult can find him.


Juelz learned that his family needs "working" smoke alarms in his home.


Tiffany learned that her family needs to have a "meeting place" outside in case of a fire.  A good place to meet is by your mailbox.


Miller learned that children should tell an adult if they find matches or a lighter.  Children should not touch either.

Terrence learned that he should not touch an oven or stove.

Nelson learned that he should get down on the floor if there is a lot of smoke in his house.  Smoke goes up so we go down!


James learned that you have to do well in school and listen to your teacher if you want to be a firefighter! ;0)




 
We love Station 20!


Sunday, October 9, 2011

DATES TO REMEMBER

Fri., Oct. 14th- Pumpkin Patch- 
                         Money due Tues. $10.00
                         Don't forget to pack a lunch and  drink.
                         If you are a chaperone, be at school by 9:10, please.

Tues., Oct. 18th- Parent Workshop- 6:30

Wed., Oct. 26th- 3 hr. early release

Mon., Oct. 31st- Fall Treat

Mrs. Urban's Trip to the Mountains

I love to fish in the Shenandoah River.  I catch bass and catfish.
I love to ride my cousin's 4-wheeler through the mountains!

The mountains in the Shenandoah Valley!


The cows don't like 4-wheelers!


The haybales are big!



The cows will need lots of hay this winter!