Figurative Language wiith Esperanza

 ~Esperanza finally made it to America.  Ms. Ryan, the author, really makes her text interesting with the use of figurative language.  Her idioms are off the chain!  Her metaphors are the bomb.  Her similes are like smooth chocolate melting in your mouth, and her personifications are just jumping off the pages!  We love Esperanza.  Marta is as sweet as a pickle left out in the sun in July!

Swim America Day 2

 ~We had a blast learning how to swim today!  Special thanks to The US Navy, Coach Gilbert, Mrs. Runyan, Mrs. Carpenter, and Mrs. Fogg for helping out today!   Yahooooooooo!

Coming to America!

~They had to leave Abuelita behind!  Esperanza and her Mama are headed to the Unites States to find a new life and work in California!  There was nothing left for them at Ranchero del las Rosas after Papa died, the house burned down, and the vineyard was destroyed.  We discovered that Ms. Ryan, the author, is a huge fan of figurative language!

Swim America day 1

 ~Today was Day 1 of Swim America!  We learned how to float in water just in case we are ever stranded away rom shore.  We also learned how to conserve energy by doing the dead man's float in case of emergency.  We also learned the basic swimming stroke!  Thanks for helping out U.S. Navy, Mrs. Gilboy, Mr. Park and Mr. Fogg!

Swim America

~Do not forget your towel and bathing suit for Swim America on Monday!  Any child without a signed parent release will not be allowed in the pool!  Pack a lunch so we can have a picnic in the pavillion!

STAR STUDENT

 ~Congratulations to Sara and Alex!  They are this week's Silver Anchor STAR Students! Both students have worked hard, kept their noses clean and participated in class!

September Luncheon

~Thanks to everyone who came out to eat lunch with us in the classroom!  Big thanks to Mrs. Fox for serving pizza and to those parents who  brought dessert!  Congratulations to the Apes who read there 4 books and earned the right to eat with us!  reminder, next month;s goal is 8 books!

London's Dad is a HUGE Patriot fan!  GO PATS!

Invitations

~Invitations for End of Month Luncheon went home today!  If your child did not receive one, he or she did not meet their book goal or behavior expectation!  Luncheon is at 11:30 tomorrow!

Marine Science Fun

~What an awesome day at the Marine Science Center with Mr. Viers in Mayport.  Collection buckets to Mayport manicures to microscopes, to fossils, to making fresh water from salt, starfish, and collecting shells on the wind beach.... BEST DAY EVER!