8.29.09
We were delighted Friday when Michael's grandma came to visit. Grandma Sullivan joined Michael for lunch and then treated the class to two stories. MaryAnn Sullivan was a teacher in our school district for many years. We have known each other since 1983. Thank you MaryAnn for spending time with Michael and our class! Hope you can come back and see us again soon!

8.26.09
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM
FOR ICE CREAM
The PTO would like to invite all parents and families to join us for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. at our school Open House. Please come learn more about what PTO does for our school. Sign up to win a $50.00 savings bond. Chances will be sold for $1.00. Meet and greet the past officers and teachers in the school lunchroom. Please stop by the library to check out the Book Fair. There are many wonderful books and fun items for sale. Coach Seirer will have Y-tie shoe strings for sale. Classrooms will be open at 7:00 p.m. for you to stop in and see what your child has been doing. Hope to see everyone on Thursday!

8.25.09
Welcome to our newest First Grader! Zeke joined our class on Monday. We now have 14 boys and 8 girls. Zeke attended Longford School last year. We are very excited to have him in our class!

8.24.09
Today we read Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum loves her name...and then she went to school. Our students learned about how teasing can wrinkle our hearts. Ask your child to tell you about wrinkled hearts and then snuggle up and enjoy the story of Chrysanthemum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMlxbgYvLI

8.22.09
We have finished our FIRST week of FIRST grade! The hive was very BEE-zy. I want to thank all the parents who have taken the time to fill out and return papers to me. I am getting to know you all and enjoy learning about my students. The class sure seems excited about quiet reading time. They like having time to snuggle up with a stuffed animal book buddy while enjoying a book. The children earn a star each day for their good BEE-havior. When they collect 5 stars they are awarded a prize. We had many winners on Friday. I'm sure proud of my BEE team!

Next Thursday, August 27 Wakefield School will host an Open House for parents to come and visit. Please plan to join us for a come and go visit from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The book fair will be in the library so be sure to stop in and visit. The PTO will have an old time Ice Cream Social in the lunchroom starting at 6:30 p.m. Please stop in for some ice cream and learn more about our PTO. There will be a $50.00 savings bond to be given away and school shirts for sale. Coach Seirer will also have the Y-ties shoe strings for sale.

I hope many of you will continue to check out our Happy Hive News blog. This will be my way to update you on information and activities going on in our class. If you have a question the best way to communicate with me is email or visit with me before school. Thank you again for sharing your children with me! I love my job and look forward to each day!

8.18.09
Mrs. Payne shared a story about Buzzy the bumblebee with the children today. This story teaches the most wonderful lesson of believing in yourself! Buzzy was having a difficult time learning to fly. Buzzy learned that through his belief in himself and encouragement from his family and friends that he could fly. After the lesson the children took turns sharing what they believe they can be good at.
What will you be?
Mrs. Payne . . . kind to all.
Mrs. Seirer . . . loving.
Alec . . . nice
Jonah . . . helpful.
Michael . . . kind.
Nevaeh . . . friendly.
Colten . . . on time.
Zoe . . . thoughtful.
Kelly . . . giving.
Hayden . . . safe.
Elaina . . . nice.
Conner . . . smart.
Christina . . . thankful.
Mikey . . . neat.
Konner . . . good sport.
Philip . . . good.
Jadyn . . . happy.
Mason . . . sweet.
Blake . . . a winner.
Yesenia . . . caring.
Matthew . . . polite.
Adam . . . cool.
Samantha . . . fair.

8.17.09
Monday, August 18 was our first day of school! The hive is buzzing with many new bumbles. We have 21 children in First Grade. 13 boys and 8 girls. After reading the story, "We're Going On A Bear Hunt" the children went on a bear hunt looking for our lost bears. Once we found the bears, we returned them to the classroom where they helped us learn about our school rules. The rain put a damper into our day and recess was inside. Thank you for sharing your child with me this year! I'm looking forward to watching the children blossom and grow this year. If only they could stay little a bit longer . . . . . enjoy the slideshow below of our new class members.

Colorado 2009

8.2.09
Hello to all my first graders - new and old! We enjoyed our summer vacation in Estes Park, Colorado. I hope you had a wonderful break. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures!

I'm starting to hear the school bells ring! Enrollment begins this week. Below is the schedule:


Tuesday, Aug 4 is for new students only. (8 am - 4 pm)
Wednesday, Aug 5 (12 - 8 pm)
Thursday, Aug 6 (7:30 am - 3 pm)

Our first day of school is Monday, August 17! I'm going to be busy getting the hive all ready for my new first graders. Our classroom will be open for you to visit on Sunday, August 16 from 2:00 - 5:00. Please stop in and meet me. Bring your school supplies and I'll help you find your desk and put your things away.

Here are the supplies needed for First Grade:
GRADE 1
1 box of 24 crayons
1 small school box with closure
Watercolors (Prang preferred)
1 pkg pencils
2 large Erasers
2 - 8 oz bottles of Elmer's glue
1 large box of tissues
1 wide lined spiral notebook
1 rounded tip scissors (Crayola or Fiskar preferred)
Gym shoes (white soles & Y ties or velcro)