Friday, February 15, 2008

We read for almost 2 hours this morning. Today was the Rockland Read-In. Lots of schools in Rockland County also spent time reading in their classes. Everyone in Room 66 was allowed to bring in something comfortable, like a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal since we could choose wherever we wanted to read around the room. We could bring in reading materials from home and also choose books from the classroom library, including 2 books that were NOT from our book bins. Lots of parents came. They also spent time reading. Some read newspapers. Others read grown up books. Ms. Stern started reading a new book (and stopped to take pictures). The moms and dads started reading with others. The kids were also allowed to choose a partner to read with. Not everyone was able to make, but that’s okay. We know that moms and dads are really busy. We stopped in the middle to have snack. Ms. Stern read Knuffle Bunny while everyone was eating. Cassie really enjoyed it because of the illustrations. They have photographs as the background, with illustrations on top of them. The book won a Caldecott Award. Erin thought the read in was fun. She liked reading with Madison B. Joseph B. also liked reading with a partner. His partner was his mom. They read a couple of different books. Thomas enjoyed being able to read for a long time. Julia realized how wonderful Disney movies are because she read a book that was about some of the movies that she has seen. Kelsey thought the read in was sort of fun because she thinks that reading is fun but sometimes not so fun. Everyone in the class had a great time, read a lot, and wants to have another read in again soon!

Today, during P.E., lots of classes were there. Usually, it is just Mrs. Yelin’s class and us. Mr. Gunther and Miss Owen’s students came to practice the dances for the dance festival. Aidan’s favorite song and dance is to the Blue song. Lily likes the Cha Cha Slide.

We celebrated Kelsey’s birthday today. Her actual birthday is on Sunday and we will be on vacation all of next week. She brought in “7” donuts to share with the class.

Jimmy just left to spend the whole vacation with Joel! Have a terrific February vacation. When we return, we’ll be celebrating the 100th day of school!