Team Wiedeman
Sunday, December 18, 2011
December Incentive
RAOK
Have you heard what we have been up to....well if not, be very proud of your child for keeping such an amazing secret....RAOK!
Our class goal for the month of December was to do a Random Act of Kindness for 25 days. It was soooo hard to keep it a secret and I must say there were a few times I thought for sure we were going to get caught. We worked with our trusty first grade neighbors in Ms. Sulentic's room to bring a great deal of cheer to Glenbrook, to our community, and to your families.
Here is what your children did for 25 days in December....
December 1st--We were super sneaky and left candycanes on cars in the parking lot! We had to crouch down to not get caught several times!!!
December 2nd--We put decorations on the computers in the lab and left change on the vending machine for someone to have a soda on us.
December 3rd--We wrote letters to the mailman.
December 4th--We made a hug for someone special.
December 5th--We made cards for the nursing home.
December 6th--We made thank you cards for the police and firemen.
December 7th--We made a winter project for the doctor's office.
December 8th--We made a huge letter and made a special cup for our crossing guards. This was another very tricky day! We were almost caught several times.
December 9th--Mrs. Wiedeman purchased books for kids who needed some and we decorated the inside of them. We put them in stockings and gave them to the pantry.
December 10th and 11th--We brought coupons home to do an extra chore on the weekend.
December 12th--We left Mr. Sufka a beautiful picture and a brand new Santa tie.
December 13th--We painted vases and Mrs. Wiedeman bought flowers for the secretaries.
December 14th--We created a huge tree and put it on
Ms. Disterhaft's door.
December 15th--We left candy in the media room for some lucky kids.
December 16th--We typed up Christmas notes in the computer lab and then put them all over the school.
December 17th--We were to give a hug to someone special.
December 18th--We were to clean our room without being asked.
December 19th--We decorated boxes and gave candycanes to all the kindergartners.
December 20th--We gave all the second graders cookies and all the fixins to decorate them.
December 21st--We gave the fifth graders boxes of candy.
December 22nd--We sent out an email and sang a song for the school!
December 23rd--We sent cards in the mail to our parents.
December 24th--We gave our parents a Christmas present!
December 25th--Merry Christmas! We spent time with family!
I honestly have to say this is one of the best things I've done as a teacher. I asked the kids at the beginning of December how many of them like to give or receive gifts and hands down receiving was more fun. I asked again this week and this time giving was more fun. That's what Christmas is all about....
Please watch the slideshow in the sidebar to see many of the things we did!
Our class goal for the month of December was to do a Random Act of Kindness for 25 days. It was soooo hard to keep it a secret and I must say there were a few times I thought for sure we were going to get caught. We worked with our trusty first grade neighbors in Ms. Sulentic's room to bring a great deal of cheer to Glenbrook, to our community, and to your families.
Here is what your children did for 25 days in December....
December 1st--We were super sneaky and left candycanes on cars in the parking lot! We had to crouch down to not get caught several times!!!
December 2nd--We put decorations on the computers in the lab and left change on the vending machine for someone to have a soda on us.
December 3rd--We wrote letters to the mailman.
December 4th--We made a hug for someone special.
December 5th--We made cards for the nursing home.
December 6th--We made thank you cards for the police and firemen.
December 7th--We made a winter project for the doctor's office.
December 8th--We made a huge letter and made a special cup for our crossing guards. This was another very tricky day! We were almost caught several times.
December 9th--Mrs. Wiedeman purchased books for kids who needed some and we decorated the inside of them. We put them in stockings and gave them to the pantry.
December 10th and 11th--We brought coupons home to do an extra chore on the weekend.
December 12th--We left Mr. Sufka a beautiful picture and a brand new Santa tie.
December 13th--We painted vases and Mrs. Wiedeman bought flowers for the secretaries.
December 14th--We created a huge tree and put it on
Ms. Disterhaft's door.
December 15th--We left candy in the media room for some lucky kids.
December 16th--We typed up Christmas notes in the computer lab and then put them all over the school.
December 17th--We were to give a hug to someone special.
December 18th--We were to clean our room without being asked.
December 19th--We decorated boxes and gave candycanes to all the kindergartners.
December 20th--We gave all the second graders cookies and all the fixins to decorate them.
December 21st--We gave the fifth graders boxes of candy.
December 22nd--We sent out an email and sang a song for the school!
December 23rd--We sent cards in the mail to our parents.
December 24th--We gave our parents a Christmas present!
December 25th--Merry Christmas! We spent time with family!
I honestly have to say this is one of the best things I've done as a teacher. I asked the kids at the beginning of December how many of them like to give or receive gifts and hands down receiving was more fun. I asked again this week and this time giving was more fun. That's what Christmas is all about....
Please watch the slideshow in the sidebar to see many of the things we did!
Monkey Moola Gameboard Day
Hi All,
We had a great Monkey Moola Gambeboard Party on Friday. In the past I have always done auctions with the Monkey Moola. This year I wanted to shake it up a bit and allow kids to use their money to "buy" things. Our first party this year was a trailmix party which was a hit. This time the kids brought their gameboards and then they were able to purchase hot chocolate and all the fixins. Oh my....whip cream, chocolate drizzle, and the works!
The gameboard party was sooo much fun too! It was really great to see kids actually working together to play games. Teaching each other the ins and outs of their games. The kids were so engaged and they were truly getting along! We are going to have another gameboard party for sure.
We had a great Monkey Moola Gambeboard Party on Friday. In the past I have always done auctions with the Monkey Moola. This year I wanted to shake it up a bit and allow kids to use their money to "buy" things. Our first party this year was a trailmix party which was a hit. This time the kids brought their gameboards and then they were able to purchase hot chocolate and all the fixins. Oh my....whip cream, chocolate drizzle, and the works!
The gameboard party was sooo much fun too! It was really great to see kids actually working together to play games. Teaching each other the ins and outs of their games. The kids were so engaged and they were truly getting along! We are going to have another gameboard party for sure.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
12/1
Hi,
We have been busy doing lots of great things at school.
We are excited for December to be here! We learned about Caldecott books and voted for the book we thought should win the award for best illustrations. Ask your child which book won.
We also have been learning about inferring and today they had to figure out what was in the mystery box. Wonder what was in there....
Mrs. Wiedeman
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