Marian Maxine Miles Croel died on May 27, 2011. How fitting that on the last day of her life we in class were dancing and celebrating life. My grandma wouln't have had it any other way.
My cousin, Annette, wrote this amazing tribute to my Grandmother. I hope you don't mind me sharing it here. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to let others know about my amazing Grandma!
Amy Perrien
Washed by the Water: Marian Croel
28 May 2011
26 May 2011
Book Prezis
I have enjoyed exploring new technologies with the students this spring. One new type for us is Prezi, Prezi is fun and easy to use!
The following Prezis have been shared in class:
Holes by Louise Sachar
Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
More Prezi's will be linked in the next few days. Enjoy!
The following Prezis have been shared in class:
Holes by Louise Sachar
Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
More Prezi's will be linked in the next few days. Enjoy!
Grand Rapids Lip Dub
I am a proud Michigan girl! I wanted to share the lip dub recently filmed in Grand Rapids. My husband and I were there last weekend celebrating our anniversary and watched some of the filming as it was taking place.
Enjoy!
Grand Rapids Lip Dub
(You have to scroll down a little bit.)
Enjoy!
Grand Rapids Lip Dub
(You have to scroll down a little bit.)
24 May 2011
Scholastic Ordering
Parents-
I sent home the recent Scholastic catalogs with incorrect ordering information. Scholastic now has activation codes that go along with each teacher's ordering information. See the following: (Sorry for the incorrect information.) If you are planning to order, please send in your orders by May 31.
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: H3P6Y
Dear Parent,
Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.
Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?
Thank you,
Amy Perrien
I sent home the recent Scholastic catalogs with incorrect ordering information. Scholastic now has activation codes that go along with each teacher's ordering information. See the following: (Sorry for the incorrect information.) If you are planning to order, please send in your orders by May 31.
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: H3P6Y
Dear Parent,
Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.
Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
- SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.
- SELECT the books you'd like to order -- choose from thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly flyers.
- SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?
Thank you,
Amy Perrien
10 May 2011
Informational Text in the Real World
Parents-
After reading our TFK magazine and learning more about the wild United States weather Mr. Edwards showed us the following site: Earth Observatory. This site is fascinating!
Enjoy!
After reading our TFK magazine and learning more about the wild United States weather Mr. Edwards showed us the following site: Earth Observatory. This site is fascinating!
Enjoy!
08 May 2011
05 May 2011
Field Trip Reminder
Dear Parents and Students,
This is a reminder of our field trip tomorrow to Windmill Island. Children will need to dress appropriately for the weather. Students must bring a disposable lunch bag unless they’ve ordered a sack lunch. Thank you!
Written by Tyler
04 May 2011
Prezi and our Fiction Project
Parents-
I am excited to give the children a chance to explore a type of online technology called "Prezi."
Prezi is called an online zooming presentation. I have started using Prezi in place of Powerpoint. The children will be creating a Prezi for their fiction book project. They will still need to work face-to-face with their group members to sketch out the presentation but when ready, will have the chance to sit down and create their Prezi. All Prezi's will be created under my account and I will oversee/preview all material as it is being created and completed.
What's the best part for you? We will link all book Prezi's to the classroom blog!
In the meantime, explore Prezi!
I am excited to give the children a chance to explore a type of online technology called "Prezi."
Prezi is called an online zooming presentation. I have started using Prezi in place of Powerpoint. The children will be creating a Prezi for their fiction book project. They will still need to work face-to-face with their group members to sketch out the presentation but when ready, will have the chance to sit down and create their Prezi. All Prezi's will be created under my account and I will oversee/preview all material as it is being created and completed.
What's the best part for you? We will link all book Prezi's to the classroom blog!
In the meantime, explore Prezi!
02 May 2011
Flat Stanley visits the zoo!
Flat Stanley arrived in the mail last week for a visit to Waukazoo! He hung out in our classroom, getting to know everyone. Flat Stanley also participated in expert day and had his picture taken with everyone outside. (He says, "Hello, Carter!")
This particular Flat Stanley is visiting from a second grade classroom at Rodgers Forge Elementary in Maryland! Today he left on the next leg of his journey...only Mrs. Perrien knows where he is heading next!
This particular Flat Stanley is visiting from a second grade classroom at Rodgers Forge Elementary in Maryland! Today he left on the next leg of his journey...only Mrs. Perrien knows where he is heading next!
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