Positive Behavior Intervention - PBIS

Today, we started a new behavior program at UMS. (The other 2 elementary schools in the district already use this program)  Every time that a student shows understanding of a school rule, they earn a Champ Band bracelet to put in our class collection jar.  The school rules that the students need to know are Be Safe, Be Kind,and Do Your Best.  We've had a super fun day in Room 9 learning about this new initiative and earning Champ Bands!!  Ask your child all about it!!  Here are some pictures from our day!

This balloon is to remind students that everyone in Room 9 is special!

Here are the Champ Bands ready for room 9!

I started my day with 20 Champ Bands on my wrist but I ended giving out 35 bands before lunch!!

Look at all of the Champ Bands that some kiddos have earned!!

We had to earn enough Champ Bands to reach the tape in order to earn an extra recess or free time this afternoon.  We reached out goal by lunchtime!! Way to go Room 9!!

Welcome Back!!!

I am so excited for school to start!!  As you can see, I've been super busy getting our classroom ready for an amazing year!!!  There is an Open House for all first and second Graders on Tuesday, August 29th from 8:00 - 9:00.  Come to your classroom to see old friends and meet new classmates. I can't wait to see everyone!  Enjoy the last few days of summer and I'll see you on the first day of school on Wednesday, August 30th!

Author Visit - Abbie Bowker

We had such a great morning at UMS!!  Abbie Bowker, a local Vermont author from Chittenden County, came to visit our school today! We met Abbie, listened about her writing process, talked about how she illustrated the book, and she then read her book to us! She was very engaging and friendly and the kids had some great questions for her! Tomorrow, we'll have the opportunity to do some writing with Abbie! Here are some pictures from her presentation.

Life in Alaska versusLife in Vermont

We have spent the last seven weeks learning about Alaska. We started learning about the Iditarod Dog Sled Race which starts in early March.  This race is an amazing feat of personal strength and endurance for the musher as well as his/her team of dogs. This race lasts at least a week and is full of excitement and challenges. After the race, we focused on Alaska's geographic location and how being so far north effects the weather, amount of sunlight, and the different ways that the animals and people survive. After learning about the people and animals of Alaska, we compared how living in Vermont is similar and different than living in Alaska.  This is such a fun Social Studies unit and the kids LOVED it!

One Eyed Pirates

I am so excited to be back! Since I've had some "eye work" done,  I thought it would be fun for the kids to see what it's like to only have one eye so everyone received a pirate patch and pirate hat today! Here's a picture of the Pirates in room 9!

UMS Pajama and Stuffed Animal Day!

Today was pajama and stuffed animal day at UMS! Doesn't everyone look adorable?

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!  We had a fabulous day filled with friendship, laughter, and fun in room 9!  Here are some pictures from our party.