Ice Suncatchers

 

Our ice suncatchers finally froze!  We brought them out to the Neighborhood Forest and placed them in various spots.  We hope that as other classes visit the Neighborhood Forest, they will discover the treasures we left in the woods.

Neighborhood Forest

The weather might have been cloudy and damp, but it didn't dampen kindergarteners' spirits as they played in the outdoor forest.  They worked together to move branches and rebuild structures.   We also spent time creating ice suncatchers.  Be on the lookout for pictures of our ice suncatchers. 

Buddy Time with Mr. Ellerkamp's Class

 Our kindergarten class and our third-grade buddies in Mr. E's class met again this afternoon for hot cocoa and books.  We all had fun reading to each other and enjoying our hot cocoa.  What a relaxing and joyful way to end our week! 

Skating Waltz in Music class

Thank you, Mrs. Detweiller, for sharing this video of our class dancing to the Skating Waltz.  It is so much fun watching them interpret the music and dance moves.

Kindergarten Artists

Kindergarten students were inspired by the work of Grandma Moses.  Grandma Moses was a self-taught painter who began painting scenes of rural life at the age of 76.  Look at the amazing artwork of these 5 and 6-year-olds.  Grandma Moses would be in awe of their efforts.

 

The Gingerbread Cookie Hunt at RES

 What an exciting time we had on Friday!  We made cookies on Thursday, and when we went to the cafeteria to pick them up on Friday they were gone!  We searched in classrooms and outside the school.

No matter where we looked or who we asked, we could not find our cookies.  We asked teachers and other adults in our building to help us find our cookies.  Finally, Mr. Rector found and delivered our cookies to us.  He told us they were all over the school and in the trees.   Our cookies were delicious!  Yummy!

Book Character Day Celebration

 Students throughout the school dressed as favorite book characters today to celebrate expected and positive behavior.  We read several books that connected to our outfits.  What a fun way to connect reading and dressing up.  Check out our favorite book characters.