Wondering where we’ve been?

Well, the kids are still here, but I’m not!  Due to some complications with my pregnancy, I’ve been advised to not work until after the babies are born.  Mrs. Covey has taken over for now, and is doing a fantastic job, from what I hear!

Parents, if you would like to contact her, she now has her own email and does not have to pretend to be me.  You can reach her at scovey@rolla.k12.mo.us.  If you would like a chance to meet her, she will be at AR night Tuesday, February 7 from 4:30 to 6:30.

If you have any questions for me, feel free to email me at mrsswearingen@gmail.com.

This week’s photographer was Dasani!

This week’s student photographer was Tykita.

Ever wonder what we do when it’s rainy or cold outside?  The kids still need recess!  They can choose to play board games,

card games,

computer games or blog,

or build with magnatiles, legos, lincoln logs, or gears.

No running or being loud – we’re inside! – but at least it’s a chance to move around and choose what to do for a while.  We stay in for recess when the temperature or wind chill is too cold (Mrs. Bramel usually determines this for everyone), or when it’s rainy or there’s standing water or snow on the paved parts of the playground.

I hope everyone had a wonderful break.  I’m looking forward to seeing all the kids tomorrow morning!  We’ll be jumping right into multiplication and Social Studies, but there will be no homework this week!

See you in the morning!

make a flake

Yesterday the class traveled to each other third grade classroom to do a Christmas or winter craft.  Here are some moments from the day, captured by Klowie, Patrick, and Makiah.

These kids have big wish lists! 

The kids partnered up and spent a math period going through sales flyers.  Each pair was given a $500 budget.

They had to keep track of how much money they “spent” as well as how much their partner was spending.

The general consensus at the end of the activity was that presents are expensive!