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Students have completed the extensive unit on colonization and the Revolutionary War.  In the upcoming weeks we will focus on establishing the government for our new nation and westward expansion. Some key events and documents we will study are: The Constitution, Bill of Rights, 3 branches/3 levels of government, War of 1812, Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny. This week we will be learning about how the framers of our new nation will work to establish a new government as well.  It is very important that students are participating in class and completing assignments and all will be successful in understanding this important part of U.S. History.

Make a Four Leaf Origami Clover from Three 1 Dollar Bills

Bring on the Four leaf clovers!!!

March is here! It is hard to believe that we are starting our 8th month of school. I love March because we know that springtime is just around the corner. The two things I love about spring is four leaf clovers and baseball. My father used to find four leaf clovers with me and my kids and he said they would bring you good luck if you carried them in your back pocket. I treasure the memories of searching for clovers together. So, if you have the time and need some extra luck, go searching through the grass for those four leafed, green treasures.  I know the month of March is going to be GREAT!

Look at my next blog and watch how to fold 3 $1 bills into a lucky four leaf clover. Can you do it?

The following students are sharing there journal writing over the protest of the colonists: "No Taxation Without Representation!"

CHANGE OF PLANS

Our Valentine's Day Parties and Jump Rope for Heart will be rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 14th.  5th grade parties will be from 9:00-9:45 and Jump Rope for Heart will be from 11:30-2:00.

SNOW, SNOW, and more SNOW!

Can you believe it? More snow! What a crazy winter we are having here in Glasgow this year.   I guess by now you all know we are out of school tomorrow because of poor road conditions.

I wanted to remind  you about our Valentine's Day Party and Jump Rope for Heart on Friday. In my homeroom we are having a breakfast celebration and Valentine exchange from 9:00am-9:45am Friday morning. The class and I have discussed who is bringing what for our party. Please talk to your child about the party and their Valentines. 

 Later on we will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart from 11:30-2:00. Students may bring shorts to change into and water to drink during the Jump. Remember students have to have a signed permission slip to participate and at least raised $1.00 for the American Heart Association.

Congratulations to Conzada Harbison for having her letter read aloud on News Quiz . Every two weeks the host of the show gives an opinion question for students around the state of KY to respond too. Then they choose the most interesting responses to share with KY kids on their weekly television show broadcasted from Lexington on KET.  Conzada shared who she admired most in American history. She chose Clara Barton and wrote a very nice letter explaining why she admired Clara Barton. This is quite an honor. We watch the show each week so all students have an opportunity to send in a response to the opinion question of the week. You can hear Conzada's letter on my January 25th blog!

I hope the snow is over and I see all of you on Friday for a great day!

Peace

Lights, Camera, Action!!!

4th and 5th grade students' hard work and dedication paid off this weekend as they presented Beauty and the Beast to a full house both days. The show is absolutely amazing and this performance is the talk of the community. The kids really came through as spectators cannot believe kids pulled off such an amazing and entertaining show. The show has moments that will make you laugh and cry. Hats off to Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Mr. Todd Woodward and all participants and helpers involved who made the show a huge success!!!!