Bee Christmas Party

Bee "P" Party

Christmas for the BEES

Thanks to our wonderful Room Mothers and parent volunteers, the Bees enjoyed their Christmas Party on December 19th. We had a - cookies decorating, reindeer making, present unwrapping, game playing, song singing, fun-filled day. Thanks again to all those who make it possible!

Planner "P" Party

Students in 4th Grade are required to use a planner to track their assignments and be responsible in turning in their homework. As they are only two years away from the junior high, this provides them with the skills and experience needed to be prepared for a more rigorous schedule! We have decided to reward those students who are making an effort to use the planner. This was our first party! And Boy! It was a party!

The Crawford's

For our Thanksgiving celebration in room 127, Caious Crawford and his parents gave us a clearer picture of how things were that first Thanksgiving. We learned that the pilgrims (who didn't like to be called such) endured a grueling ride across the ocean and arrived on the eastern shores, only to lose half of their group. With the help of the Indians, they survived that first winter. The feast called the "First Thanksgiving" lasted for three days. The students were surprised to learn that the main course of the feast included things such as: eel, venison, shellfish, and NO Turkey! The Crawfords brought cornbread and craisins in remembrance of their feast. Thanks Crawfords!

New Bee Leaders

Due to November's historical Election 2008, it was requested by several students to have our own Busy Bee election. Students wrote why they wanted to be a Bee Leader. Then they gave speeches to their classmates. Finally, they were given a situation and asked how they would respond. The Leaders have such assignments as: leading the class in a discussion, leading Brain Gym, assisting Mrs. Young in small tasks, helping all to feel accepted, and looking out for problems. Thank to all our new leaders. The leadership in both tracks is BEE-tacular! Seriously!

Bee Leader Election 2008

Bee Man, Mr. Hull's Teaching Buzz

Halloween Fun

Photobucket Album

Round Robin Halloween Fun

Thanks to our "bee-mazing" (better than a-mazing) Room Parents and Halloween Party Committee, our Busy Bees in both tracks were able to experience all kinds of fun on Halloween. Thanks parents for finding the latest in cool crafts and grand games to entertain! The cookies were honey-sweet good too.

Pennies by the Pound!

Busy Bees collecting PENNIES FOR PEACE....it's addicting. We have had to empty our jar of pennies several times now to make room for more. One student brought in her entire savings after stopping at the bank to exchange her dollars for pennies. The bank was glad to help out. Now we are down to 3 weeks left for collection! Knowing the pennies are helping other students who are less fortunate, students are catching the spirit of giving. Thanks Busy Bees!

Presentation on Columbia

Thanks to the Mr. Londono, Kika's father, Track 2
experienced a little taste of the culture of Columbia.
The slide show was bee-mazing and the "little
monkey" was the favorite slide for most.
From the music and dancing to the rich taste of
"sweet milk", Busy Bees "buzzily" enjoyed the
presentation. Kika's family lived in Columbia for
awhile. Rigby's (Reading) theme this month,
American Dreams, discusses dual citizenship;
and so we were able to hear real, first-hand
experiences on that matter! Thank you!

Jensen's presentation on China

Jacob Jensen and his family shared their summer
experience to CHINA with Track 1. As we have
studied about other cultures in our Rigby Reading
Program (and recently read a story about China),
it was "Bee-rific" to learn about Chinese Culture.
Highlights included: counting to 10 in Chinese,
singing a Chinese song, seeing a Chinese
Hackie Sack, plus learning about Chinese manners.
Thanks Jensens! Your slide show was "bee-utiful"!

Busy Bees play silent STATUE

Bees earn extra recess time!

Our Busy Bees worked hard to earn extra PLAY time. It took a combined effort; however, both tracks earned 25 marbles! Congrats!

Readers Caught in the Act

In... Our Busy Bee Classroom, we have been working on Reading Workshop. Look who has been caught reading!

Fun on the Run Field Trip!

Here are more pictures of my energetic Busy Bees!

What a BUZZZZ'n TIME!!!

Here are some BEE-utiful pictures of my Busy Bees on the field trip to the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival on August 28, 2008.

Field Trip to Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Our field trip is Thursday, the 28th, followed by a Back to School Night. I'm looking forward to both!

Welcome to the Busy Bee Blog

I'm very happy to announce that we made it through the first week!  No really, I am so pleased with all of my new busy bees.  This group of 4th graders are the best.  I believe I got the "pick of the hives" because I am amazed at their talents and sparkling personalities.  

We ARE going to have a BEE-utiful year!