Pickle Swap 2018!

 ~We had a blast exchanging, stealing, giving, swapping, and opening presents left by Paul on the Wall!  This annual goofy gift exchange is named after Mrs. Pickles who taught with Mr. Gibbons for numerous years before she retired 8 years ago! Thank you all for the the stocking stuffers!  Big thanks to Paul on the Wall for keeping an eye on us all this week!

Number the Stars

 ~We are learning so much about the world and the history of its people through literature!  We are following Annemarie and Ellen as they struggle to make sense of the Nazi occupation of their country in the 1940's!  They are learning first hand how ugly words eventually turn to ugly actions!  We are focusing on plot and the elements of a good one!

Gingerbread Fun

 ~We had a blast with Mrs. Pickles making gingerbread houses!  A big thank you to her for donating the platters, the gingerbread, and all the time and energy it took to put them together!  We had a blast!

Field-trip in January

~Mark your calendars for January 18th!  We are going on the Top to Bottom Tour of Jacksonville!  We don not need chaperones, but parents are welcome to come!  Parents just pay $15 when we arrive. (cash)

~Permission slips went home on Tuesday!  No child will be allowed to board the bus without a signed slip!  Cost is $11 per student.

~Hear the stories of the River City from the Great Fire to the First Hollywood while gazing on a rooftop and exploring the secret underground tunnels beneath Downtown.

Christmas / Winter Fair

~Thanks to all the volunteers, parents, students, and community member who came out to support us at our first Annual Winter/Christmas Fair!

AR Point Leaders

Writing Connections

STARS!

 ~Congratulations to Ashleigh and Talon!  They are this week's STAR Students!  Both students worked hard nd deserved to be recognized!  They even got to pose with Paul on the Wall!

Under Water Exploration

~Our first fill throttle essays are done!  The students of Gibbons/Crawford did an amazing job!  Students learned the value of a good plan.  We are really beginning to understand the aspects of a fully effective and convincing essay!  Some of their work is on display outside of Room 16.  As we move forward, students will gain more independent and ownership of their writing.

STAR STUDENTS

 ~Congratulations o Lyla and Allie...this week's  STAR Students.  Remember if you have not met your book goal...you cannot be star student!  All Students should be a 12 books right now!  Can you see "Paul on the Wall" is watching?

Essay Writing

 ~Working hard on our first major essay about deep se exploration!  Did you know that if you dive too deep....like more than 100 feet you will IMPLODE!

Paul on the Wall

~Well.... Paul strikes again!  Paul is our class elf...... Paul on the Wall!  He has been showing up in my room for over 25 years.  This year, on the day he showed up...so did 21 stockings for the students of room 16!  You may send in small treats to fill them....  

 Paul

Upcoming Events

~Be on the lookout for our gingerbread house supply list!

~Winter/Christmas Fair : Friday December 7th 6-8 p.m.

~Gingerbread Mania: Tuesday December 18th 9-11:00 am.

~End of Month Luncheon: Thursday December 20th - 12:00 noon!

~Pickle Swap - Thursday December 20th - 1:30 pm!

Winter Carnival

~Rumor has it that the fourth grade will be hosting an Elf Disco at the Winter Carnival in a few weeks with mad crazy lights, effects, etc!

Star Students

 ~Congratulations to Tasker and Avigale...two grat examples of fourth grade students!

Goodbye and Good Luck

~Good Luck in Tallahassee Maqari'is!!!

Top Gains in Reading!

~Congratulations to this motley crew for earning the most gains in reading thus far in the year!  They earned cookies from Cinotti's!  Not pictured is Aubrey Bowman who had the third highest gains in I-ready reading... a district mandated assessment!

McKenzie's Run

~Congratulations to all those from the Ape Crew who competed in the race downtown at Jags Stadium!

Fun at Brazilian Culture Day

 ~Big thanks to Mrs. Mendez and the PTA for bringing us a taste of Brazilian culture!  Ms. Crawford needs to work on her Samba!  Big ups to Curren and Summer for being good sports and team players!

~Congratulations to STAR Students Merrick and Lili!  They both worked hard and deserved to be recognized!

NO SCHOOL

There is no school this Friday and upcoming Monday!

Ape Crew Runners

~Congratulations to Merrick and Tasker who placed in the top 3...AGAIN at the Pumpkin Run!

Fall Ball

~Thanks to Safety Patrol for sponsoring an awesome dance!  Coach played great music, and the Patrol Moms served up a storm!

 Thanks Mason!

Top Readers

 ~The top point earners in Accelerated Reader were rewarded with pumpkins!

Star Students

 ~Congratulations to STAR Students Gia and Lexi!  Both girls work hard and stay in their lanes at all times!

James Armistead Lafayette - American Spy and Hero

TURTLE TROT

~We had a blast today at Turtle Trot to raise money for San Pablo's PTA!