Kiker's Strength-Based Learning Cohort

You successfully found our blog again! This week, we want to know your experience with technology so that we can help you grow in that area! Mrs. Forrest, Mrs. Blake, and Ms. Reiman <p><p>Loading...</p></p>

I had some requests today to put up a post so that they could comment on what they learned today, or just to comment on today. We are so proud of how these kids are TEAM PLAYERS, how they VALUE one another, and how they understand that not everyone has the same perspective on things, so it is important to think outside of ourselves and "clue into" others around us. This weeks' activities have all been geared around getting to know one another and learning to appreciate how we are alike and different. One of the best quotes of the week, "We learned that no matter what your age or where you are from, even though they are different, there are advantages for everyone to be who and where they are." That's from a Second and Fourth Grader after they were talking together about an activity this week. LOVE IT!

You did it! Now, begin by clicking on the links to learn more about money! Birth of a Coin The Mint Planet Orange Money Games It's All About the Benjamins Once you have looked around a while, leave a comment, telling us what you learned.

What do you get when you add 71 kiddos, 3 excited teachers, an amazing community and TONS of energy? A fabulous first day of school! Our first day together was certainly a success. We wrote letters, made new friends, talked about what a successful classroom should look like, and laughed a lot! We realized that even though we have some differences, we also have a lot in common. Mrs. Blake's homeroom revisited an old adage that once the toothpaste is out of the tube...   ...it's hard to get back in! We talked about how impactful our words and actions can be, and agreed that we must be thoughtful before we act. We also shared some silliness with a song called Tootie Ta. Here's a sample! We are constantly amazed by the overwhelming support of our parent community...thank you! Here are a few important pieces of information we wanted to share. * Food Allergies -- Our classrooms are nut-free/nut oil-free.  In order to ensure the health & safety of each student, it is imp

WOW! What a wonderful way to start the year! We hope your kids came home happy, charged up, and nonstop talking about the things they did today. Some highlights for me... The conversations that informally took place all day long...new friends...teamwork...laughter...respect...motivation...energy...and yes, the too-dee-ta dance! Thanks for doing the book gifts this morning too - their eyes completely lit up! When Dr. Schneider came in with the Assistant District Superintendent, they gushed with excitement to tell them about their new books.  Yea! We are looking forward to tomorrow - bright and early 7:35 at morning assembly :) !!!!

We are all so excited to see everyone tomorrow at Kiker's Meet the Teacher Day from 3-5. We have been prepping the rooms planning some amazing things for the weeks and months ahead. Those of you who have joined this site, please pass the word to others in the class. We would love to see everyone use this as a place to hear from us, from the kids, and to comment on what is here. Bring supplies and get settled in. Come see where your kids are "living" this year! :) Tell the kids we can't wait!

I wanted to assure you that none of your information in the survey goes anywhere except the spreadsheet directly to ME. I just realized that may have been a question/worry that popped into your heads. Thanks again :)

We are going to try and trick the system here. The school server is preventing us from directly linking the Information Survey, so if you could complete it this way, that would be fabulous! The tech experts at the District are working hard to solve the problems! &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Loading...&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;

I spent today unpacking and getting situated in the new classroom. It was exciting, and I began to envision what the future students would look like in a few weeks on the first day of school.  I am so happy to already have the lists out - it takes so much anxiety away already. Had an idea today - optional idea - before school starts, make a trip to a bookstore and buy your child a book. Don't tell them about it. Wrap it and sneak it in their backpacks the first day of school. Write a note with it, telling them how excited you are that they are starting a new year, how proud you are...I will have extra books wrapped for those who don't have one with a note from me. I think it would be great fun, and a great message for them to put reading back in the forefront of their minds. Are ya'll in?