5 C Student of the Month

This month we worked on Celebrate.  We want to take time to celebrate our successes, our challenges, our attempts to try and try again!

Preston Pool was selected for our Celebrate award as he always has a thoughtful, kind thing to say to fellow classmates.  He is very encouraging and quick to say "Good Job!"  He is a hard worker himself!

The Kindergarteners have put in 71 days of school as of today.  We are all celebrating what a cohesive class we have and how much we have learned so far!

Puppet Show

Today the K-2 students were treated to a puppet show!  They were told many different stories and were encouraged to look up the books that the stories were based on.  The other really cool thing was that the puppeteer showed the children how the puppets were made easily out of every day things like boxes and sticks and paper towel tubes.  Don't be surprised if your child wants to get out the scissors and tape tonight!

Drivers Education Needed for G-man!

Waylon and Jackson report on a Gingerbread who tried to take a ride in a police car!

Click here!
Waylon and Jackson Report

G-Man Arrested?????

The Gingerbread men are keeping the community of Buffalo very busy!
To check out the latest written by Kris and Garett:

Police officer Helps

Gingerbread Man Falls Ill!

For the latest news by Lauren and Finn, click here!

Lauren and Finn Report

Other G-man News

Preston and Myia bring you the latest in
Gingerbread Man tomfoolery!

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Preston and Myia Report 12/13/13

Gingerbread Stowaway!

The 'angel' gingerbread man stowed away on a bus today!  He was discovered when grades 3-5 arrived in Shakopee for a field trip!  We are so thankful they took good care of his and brought him back to us safe and sound!

Crazy bus ride back to Discovery!

Kaylah and Henry B. report G-man update!

Date:  Thursday, December 12, 2013

Check out the latest news update about our sassy gingerbread men.
Copy by Kaylah and Henry B.

G-man News for 12/13

Just for Fun...

I asked the children to make a shopping list for everyone in their family.  (If they had money and could drive, what would they go buy for the people in the house.)

Oh Dear!!!

Some of you can be very happy that your child does not have such freedom!  But some of you would have made out really well!

On the questionable side:

a puppy for mom
a cat for dad
a ball for mom and dad
a trampoline for mom and dad so they can give it to me
   (gotta love the honesty!?)


On the 'Don't you wish!' side:

a new snowmobile
a few dads are getting guitars  :)
a new truck
tires
a new red car


On the <3 warming side:

LOVE was big on everyone's list
  (We had a discussion about if you can buy love at a store.)
flowers
lots of ornaments and mugs for everybody :)
books
dolls and toys for brothers and sisters
lots of paper will be purchased for home made hearts and stars  ;)

G-Man News for Wed. December 11th!

What is a gingerbread man's favorite past time?
Check out this post by Maren and Gabriel!

Maren and Gabriel Trap G-man!

What does the fox say?

Fun song with the lyrics posted so they can read along!

What Does the Fox Say?

Library

We will NOT be going to the library today, December 11th, because of the wind chill conditions.

Stay warm everyone!

Can a Fox and a Gingerbread Cookie be Friends?

See what your children answered by clicking here:

Friendship

Elf Math!

Today the children got to roll the dice and make towers for the elves.  They had to add up the total of the two dice, then make the tower for the elf by that number.  When all of the towers were completed, the students had to line them up from shortest to tallest.  (12 being the tallest.)

Gingerbread News for Tuesday, December 10th!

Thor and Kenzie write a report about a Gingerbread Man who went to Africa???

Click here for the latest:

G-Man News Update

Gingerbread News for 12/9/13

A news update has been posted by Henry G. and Miranda.

Click here to find out the latest news!
G-Man News 12/9/13

Toys for Tots

The Buffalo Rotary has started their annal Toys for Tots drive.  Although we are not having a formal school-wide drive for Toys for Tots, in each classroom there is a money drop box for donations if you would like to support this drive.  Bank West is once again matching our donations up to $300.  We thank them for their generosity.

Any checks should be make out to the Buffalo Rotary.  There is also a drop box for Toys for Tots located in the front lobby of the Discovery Center.  The students have taken great ride and interest in helping to provide needy children in the Buffalo area with gifts during the holiday season.

Gingerbread New for 12/6/13

Teagan & Mitchell's Gingerbread News

Today's Centers 12/6/13

New Winter, Gingerbread Floor Puzzles

Listening Center:  "Turkey Clause"

Reading Nook:  New tub of Christmas Books

Writing Center featuring Christmas Card making

Using pens and clipboards to write around the room...

find words that start with each letter of the alphabet and write it on your sheet!

Count to 5 for Recess!!!

Winter is here!!!  Our students go outside every day unless the temperature or wind chill is restrictive.  They are expected to have 5 items for recess:

1)  Hats

2)  Mittens/Gloves your child can get on independantly

3)  Coat with a working/child friendly zipper

4)  Snow pants

5)  Boots

Children who have all 5 items have a great time playing on the playground and in the snow.  If a student is missing any of these, they are encouraged to borrow from the lost and found table.  If they do not have boots they have to stay on the tar area of the playground.

An important part of Kindergarten is building independence!  Set your child up for success.  If at all possible make sure they have winter clothing items they can manage quickly and independently!

Gingerbread News 12/4

Gingerbread News

Today's news by Peighton and Karson

Gingerbread Mischief!

It has started!  We have 10 gingerbread people who visit our classroom the month of December.  The problem is that gingerbread cookies tend to be sassy and full of mischief!  And, yes, the foolery has begun!

Shar and the students are quickly trying to build a gingerbread house to keep our gingerbread friends contained and safe from the FOX!