Costume Day!

Aren't they cute???

And, yes, I even dressed up too!

Picture Day 1991

I am so bummed to have missed school this week.  I N.E.V.E.R. miss school unless I'm dying, and well, this kidney stone sure did make me feel like I was dying!  I was especially sad to miss picture day.  I love to see the kids come in all dressed up!

While I've been home recovering, I got to thinking..."Hey! I was a Firsty once too!" And I just so happen to have my first grade picture day photo.  I thought you'd enjoy a laugh!

Here I am with some kind of crazy sponge-roller hairdo, 

and a puffy-sleeved dress my grandma made for me.

Do you remember what you wore for your first grade photo?

Jessica

Furry Friends

Some of you might not know that in addition to teaching first grade, I also teach art.  So, at the end of the day, some of my Firsties go to art with me. (Some go to other electives.)  Today we had some very special (and furry) models in art class named Sarah, Pepper, and Bella.  The kids L.O.V.E.D. drawing these sweet dogs!

The parents at my school are wonderful!  As if keeping up with kids, book bags, and lunch boxes isn't enough...they volunteered to bring their dogs too!  I love parent involvement in my classes.  And I'm so thankful for the parents who helped me out today.

Here are some pictures of my students and our furry friends:

Sarah giving hugs!

Little "R" and Little "T" fascinated by Sarah.

Little "S" working hard on her puppy drawing.

Everyone got a chance to pet our furry friends before they went home.
This is Pepper.

Bella checking out Little "T's" drawing of her. ;)

Bella is Little "S's" dog.  She went right to her!

Bella is going to have a doggie modeling career one day!

I am such an animal lover, and it seems like my students are too. They were so calm and gentle with the dogs. We had a great time today!

Thank you, Sarah, Pepper, and Bella!!!! You really deserve a treat!

Jessica

Funky Lunches

My Firsties would go C.R.A.Z.Y. over these funky sandwiches!

 Can you guess which one is my favorite??

Aren't they cute? I'd love to hear your favorite too!