Something to celebrate!  We have been practicing taking ownership of our actions a lot this week.  Today our class received a wonderful compliment for how they walked in the hallway to art.  They felt great and proud, as they should have!

We need to continue this feeling of pride all day, every day!  I needed to stop our math lesson yesterday and today to talk about ownership of their own actions.  I asked some of them what happens at home when they break rules or don't follow what their parents say.  Many of them had consequences like taking away gaming time.  Of course, in school, we use technology daily, so I really cannot take away the privilege of using technology.  It would be like me taking away a pencil.  LOL!  I also really do not like having recess be a consequence for poor choices in actions if I can help it.  They need the fresh air, time to be with other friends, and simply move their bodies.  Just felt like you needed to know that my "mom" voice was heard today and I simply said that they are old enough to take responsibility for their learning and to show kindness each and every day.

December is here.  We will change seats on Monday.  With only three weeks, I'm hoping they can enjoy sitting by some new friends while working well with others.  

I will be looking for some volunteers the last week of school before the break.  A note will come home on Monday.  I'm sure there will be an abundance of parents willing to help and I'm so thankful for you!  I will need four parents for Thursday, December 20 in the morning.  I'm offering those spots first to parents who were not able to participate at the Halloween celebration.  Then, I will also need a couple more helpers for Friday, December 21 in the morning.  When you get the note home regarding the Thursday helpers, I will need those to be returned to school.  However, if you would like to help on the Friday morning before break, just send me an email.  Thanks so much!  I will put together a sign up genius for a few simple supplies we may need before the end of the year.

MONDAY IS SPIRIT DAY!  Our student council will be hosting several school spirit days throughout the year.  The first one will be MONDAY!  Please wear the new class t-shirts to school on Monday.  If you did not order a t-shirt, they are purple.  Feel free to have your child wear purple.

Have a fabulous weekend!

​Hello Morgan Families,
 
It's Holiday Shop time again and we need your help to make it a success.  We are in need of volunteers to help with set-up, wrapping gifts (with gift bags), shopping helper, and tear-down. 
 
The Holiday Shop will be open Monday, December 10th through Thursday, December 13th.  Volunteer opportunities are listed by positions, days and time, and can be selected by signing up HERE. This is always a fun week for the students and only made possible by our supported Morgan community.  
 
Thank you for your support,
 
Morgan Volunteers

Kaitlyn lost another tooth here in second grade!  We have several wiggly teeth happening in room 14.

You will see that the students have their weekly math packet as homework today.  Of course, you have several days to work on it.  There is also another math paper coming home today.  We started it in class, but we just couldn't finish it.  Therefore, please complete that math paper tonight and return it tomorrow.  It should only take about ten-fifteen minutes.  The review side may take an extra ten minutes.  Thank you for the support and give some extra snuggles, too!

Thank you so much for donating canned food items.  Our class did not win the pizza party, but the class that brought in more than 200 cans well deserves it!  Our school collected over 1,000 pantry items to help families in our community.

We are currently collecting hats, mittens, and scarves.  Along with new toys which will then be given to Toys for Tots.  I'd like to invite you to take a moment, even a trip to the Dollar Store, and have your child pick out something they would like to receive.  Because I'm sure there are other boys and girls who also would enjoy it!

​Enjoy the evening!

This was yesterday!  Our class enjoyed celebrating with Sebastian.  Happy Birthday!

I hope everyone enjoyed the extended time with family.  I enjoyed having my college kids home for a short time.  

Tonight is a PTO meeting starting at 6:30 held at Hamlin Pub.  All are welcome!

Tomorrow is the final day for any canned goods for the community can food drive.  

We enjoyed a visit from Miss. White.  She is a college student who needed to share a fun story with students.  

I also enjoyed having lunch with a students!