TOO BUSY TO POST-YIKES!!!

OK, it has already been a wild week.  Benchmark testing took place yesterday and is happening again today-that is long and boring but it must happen!!  I tell the kids it's like cleaning a toilet-you hate it, but it must get done!!! 

End of the 6 weeks is Friday and Monday is a Teacher Work Day!!  Report cards go home on Oct. 11

PIZZA delivery on Friday between 9-3:30.  YOU MUST GET YOUR PIZZA DURING THIS TIME, IT HAS TO BE REFRIGERATED!!!!!  The earlier the better!!!

Don't forget about The Heritage Theater next week, Oct. 6.  That will be a great day and then on Friday we will be going to a play.  I love a good field trip. 

DC DEPOSIT is due by Friday.  The children must secure their seat by Friday in order to be able to go on this awesome trip!!!

Have a great one-sorry, no spelling words posted this week-my fault again!!!

Welcome to a new and exciting week!!!

This has been a great weekend-I hope you had a restful weekend!!  Remember to send in your deposit for the DC trip by Friday.  Please be mindful and make sure you are asking your children about their homework.  It seems as if a few things are being forgotten. 

I will not be at school on Monday.  There will be no DLR until Tuesday. 

Don't forget to encourage AR-it is very important to be reading every night until the goal is met.

OCT. 1  FALL FESTIVAL- Please send in any items for the basket by Thursday.

MOVIE TIME!!!!

The movie starts at 6:50.  Try and be there by 6:30 especially if you want to buy a snack.  Looking forward to a great Friday. 

I won't be at school on Monday.  I needed to take the day off for some personnal business.  The kids will be in good hands with Mrs. Alcorn.  I love it when she subs for me!!!

Did you know that Oct. 4 is a Teacher Workday?  Maybe I can get some things done then :(

Love You!!  Mrs. C

YOU TUBE

This has nothing to do with school but it is an amzing message.  Go to this on You Tube and watch it and cry.  If you're a dog lover like me it will touch your heart.  It's called God and Dog and it is so sweet.  Have a great day everyone   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY

Also a shout out to a few people:
Jarred for doing an amazing job at trying to do the onside kick last night at the game, I was very impressed!!!

Tyler Gillespie for working like a mad man in class this week-way to go big T!!!!!

Life is good guys and don't forget it!!!!

MY SON IS COMING HOME THIS WEEKEND-HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!!!!

LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES!!!

Kingsway Cinema is showing The Gaurdians of Ga'Hoole this weekend.  The class has expressed an interest in going together to see this.  I would like to take everyone on Friday night to see the movie.  The theater doesn't know for sure what time it would start and won't be able to tell me until Thursday but it will be the show that is around 7:00.  The cost of the movie is $5.00 for children 11 and under, adults are $8.00.   If the children would like drink or popcorn that is also an extra cost for you.  I wish I could pay for everyone but I can't.  The rules are this.  I will let your child be dropped off at the movie and you can come and pick them up when it is over as long as it is JUST your child.  Children with siblings will have to have an adult with them.  We also sit together as a class so I can keep an eye on everyone.  It's a great opportunity for spouses to have a Friday night dinner together while we are watching a great movie.  I have done this several times before with my students and it works out great.  I will send home a letter today with a place on it for you to respond.  I look forward to a night at the movies with MY kids :)

Conferences, Pizza Sales, and division-OH MY!!!

I had three wonderful conferences today-thanks for showing up on time and for letting me teach your great children.  If you have not signed up for a conference just let me know and I'll try and fit you in-there are a few spots left.  My goal is to talk with all parents by Oct. 11 (the day report cards go home).

PIZZA SALE was amazing!!!  My class alone sold almost $2500.00 worth of pizza.  There is a $5.00 profit per pizza kit sold.  That's a nice profit for some people.  The next fundraiser is in January selling doughnuts-the best!!!!!

Division-OH MY!!!  It's hard to divide when basic multiplication facts aren't known.  Please make sure you are helping your child study multiplication facts every night for memorization.  It will really help. 

A shout out to DeAndre for my spaghetti lunch (the best spaghetti I ever had), Viridiana for my 2 breakfast sandwiches and Kennedy for my cake!!!  Wowser, I love all of these treats!!!  THANKS!!! 

Lif is good in Carroll's class.  OOPS!!  Forgot to post spelling words-MY BAD!!  :) 

Parent Resource center

The Parent Resource Center is offering FREE tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6:30 and on Thursdays from 4-6.  This is absolutely free for your child.  Bring them to the resource center (building next to the flea market) during this time and a certified teacher will be there to help them.  You must stay with them but there is a couch for you to sit on and read or you can join in on the learning.  It is crazy for parents to not use this wonderful service that Rockingham County is offering our students.  Try it out and let me know how it's going.

CAN I GET A WHOOP-WHOOP!!!!

We had the most families in attendance at Open House tonight!!  I'm so proud!!!  This is why the kids are so amazing-PARENT SUPPORT!!!!! It really does matter.  Thanks for listening-I could have talked for another hour.  I hope all of your questions were answered and that you now know what Mrs. Carroll's classroom is all about. 

MARVELOUS MONDAY!!!

Today was a great day.  Some of the children do not have math homework tonight because they did so good on it in class today-some still need a little reinforcement.  There will be a daily MAD MINUTE for multiplication and division!!  Help them please!!!  They CAN memorize these if you will just push them to do so!!! 

See you at Open House tomorrow night at 7:00.  I'll try to keep it short but I can get long winded and I have a lot to say.

Please read the homework  page.

A shout out to my girl Bailey for reading the blog and posting a comment to me-Love ya girl!!!!

Have a great weekend-I'm going to Boone!!

Rest this weekend!!  I am going to Boone tomorrow to watch the Mountaineers!!  I can't wait to see my girl and enjoy a cool day-hopefully with no rain. 

I did not get everyones Time Capsule items-get that turned in by Monday.

Sign the reading log please-3 week AR report to come home on Friday, Sept. 17

Look at the papers in the blue and white folders and sign the back of the folder please.  Make sure the kids peel off the stickers-school store opens on Monday from 7:30-8:30.

I will post spelling words on Monday-forgot to do it before I left school today.  Sorry!!!!

Scholastic Book Order, Heritage Theater, Obama

Scholastic book order form came home this week-take a look at it.  I can save and be secret about books for gifts-just let me know.  I've listed AR books on the letter that I sent with the order form. 

Heritage Theater-$5.00 ASAP

Obama pod cast for all school children on Tuesday, Sept. 14.  I think this is a great way for children to hear the President address the nation of children regarding academics and the importance of being successful citizens.  It is no way a political ploy to persuade children.  Last year the speech was informative and motivating and the kids took a lot away from it.  IF you do not want your child to hear the speech I need to know ASAP.  They will be placed in another room during the speech. 

Can't wait to talk with you at Open House next week.  We will also be signing up for conferences.

Interim Reports will come home on Tuesday also but these will only be for children "at risk" meaning D or F range or children that I have homework and behavior concerns about. 

HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY!!!!  I LOVE OUR KIDS!!!!

A REQUEST

I have had several parents ask me if I need anything and I actually do.  I would like to have several scabble games for the class to be able to participate in a scrabble tournament.  Scrabble increases vocabulary development as well as spelling practice, dictionary usage, and learning the rules of games and getting along well with others.  If you would like to donate a game or donate a little money that would be nice.  If you see one at a yard sale pick it up for me please.  I look every weekend at yard sales for things that our class could use like games, Kinex, Legos, and Lincoln Logs.  THANKS!!!!!

BUSY DAY!!!!

What a busy day!!!  We started our first novel, The Capture, by Kathryn Lasky.  It will take us 14 days to finish.  Please look at your child's planner to see if that is their reading home work for the night.  TONIGHT IT IS!!!  Sign the sticky note saying you let your child read it to you.  THIS IS A GRADE!!!  Make sure the reading log is also filled out. 

THE CHILDREN MUST MEMORIZE THEIR MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!!!   We are starting 1 and 2 digit multiplication this week and it is imperative that they know the basic facts.  I will start grading the timed tests this week.  If they do not know their facts they will fall behind quickly!!!!

Look at the Field trip letter to Heritage Theater and the Scholastic Book order.

SELL PIZZA!!!!!

Have a great night!!!  I'm going to watch Jarred and my nephew Colby play a little football-BOY, I LOVE FOOTBALL!!!!! 

I LOVE THIS WEATHER!!

I smell football season, fall leaves, apple cider, and cool crisp mornings-OK, YES!!  Fall is my favorite season so I'm really excited about it coming.  Hope everyone is having a nice weekend and looking forward to a day off from school. 

I've posted the new spelling words and updated the homework page as much as I can.  I'll be working hard today and tomorrow to get plans made for a few weeks so I don't have to stay at school until 6 every night.
I've told the kids "Mrs. Carroll doesn't live in room 110", sometimes the kids think that I do (my husband thinks so too)!

I would like to take the kids to the movies as soon as The Gaurdians of Ga'Hoole movie comes out at the end of Sept.  I meet the kids at the movie and you drop them off while we watch the movie-you pick them up when it's over.  A nice break for you and a great Sat. for me and the kids.  We are starting this book this week.  It's an amazing adventure!!  Plus it works in nicely with ecosystems.

How about those AR goals-Mrs. Carroll has high expectations for AR and if you support this endeavor your kids will too.  You'll see an amazing difference this year in their reading attitude if we all band together.

I have told you lately how happy I am this year!!  Well I'll tell you again!!! HAPPY!!!

E-mail me or post on the blog if you need me!! 

SMOOCHES!!  <3 Mrs. C

SIGNING YOUR LIFE AWAY!!!!

Do you feel like you are signing your life away parents?  I bet you do BUT keep on doing it for us to have great communication.  I want you to be informed because next year that will be over-believe me.  Thanks for your help and support.  Have a great Labor Day weekend, we all deserve it.  Talk to you soon.

Make sure you come to Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 14 @ 7:00 in my room.  Lots and lots of info. you won't want to miss!!!