I just have to brag ...

Our daughter, Leslie, just won an Emmy Award for her work
in production at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(Williamsburg, Virginia).  She looks pretty excited and happy,
doesn't she?  By the way, this is the exact same statue that
actors and directors win in Hollywood. 
Mr. Doiron and I are so proud !!

The last day of school

What did students in Mrs. Doiron's kindergarten class do on the last day
of school?  They started the day with Journal Writing, just as they always do.  After the "Flag Raising" in the cafeteria, we had Reader's Workshop,
where students listened to one of Mrs. Doiron's favorite books,
How Are You Peeling? by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers. 
Students had a short Independent Reading, when they were able to select their favorite book from the Book Center.  Then the children went to
Literacy Centers, just like they always do.  After an early lunch/snack
in the classroom, students went home early.

Making words with magnetic letters

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Writing in the Writing Center

Looking at pop-up books in the Book Center

Making C-V-C (consonant, vowel, consonant) words on our Smart Board.

Last Day of School "Flag Raising"

Due to a rain storm, Merrill Road Elementary School's Last Day of School "Flag Raising" was held in the cafeteria.  Members of the Disabled Veterans of America presented the flag.  Mrs. Gray (principal) and Ms. Bartley (assistant principal) drew names for two bicycles to be given away.  Students who had "Perfect, Perfect Attendance" (never missed a day of school, never were tardy, and never left school early) had their names placed in a hat.  A first grade girl won the girl's bike and a kindergarten boy won the boy's bike.  Bicycles were donated by one of our business partners.

Fourth Quarter Awards

Congratulations to these students who earned the following
Fourth Quarter Awards:

ALL "E" HONOR ROLL

Emily, Jack, Skylar, Burlin, Bryan, and Silas

"E"/"S+" HONOR ROLL

Daro, Kayla, Lawren, Derrick, and Corbin

OUTSTANDING CONDUCT

Emily, Jack, Skylar, Burlin, Bryan, Daro, Silas, Kayla,
Brianne, Derrick, and Corbin

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Bryan, Derrick, E'necia, and Corbin

END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY AT THE BEACH

On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, our twelve kindergarten classes went to the beach at Hanna Park.  Our class started out at the Lake Side of Hanna Park.  We had a cookout with hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh fruit, raw vegetables, chips, drink boxes, cookies and watermelon!  Thank you to Mr. Doiron, Mr. Fleetwood, and Mr. Parfitt (husbands of kindergarten teachers)
for grilling the hot dogs.  They sure were yummy !!

After lunch, the bus driver took us over the the Beach Side of
Hanna Park.  Students enjoyed playing in the sand and hunting for shells.  We also had a nice walk on the beach. 

Thank you to Ms. Bestul, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hill, Ms. King,
Ms. McGarva, Ms. Mitrosky, Mr. Oats, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Watson,
for serving as chaperones on this wonderful day !!

Kindergarten Awards Assembly

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On Monday, June 4th at 8:45, our "East Ranch" kindergartners had their Awards Assembly.  Each class was called up to the stage and students were awarded their end-of-the-year awards. 

We are so proud of our young students.

OUTSTANDING CONDUCT FOR THE YEAR

Emily, Jack, Skylar, Burlin, Bryan, Daro, Silas, Kayla,

Brianne, Derrick, and Corbin

ALL "E" HONOR ROLL FOR THE YEAR

Emily and Silas

"E" / "S+" HONOR ROLL FOR THE YEAR

Jack, Skylar, Burlin, Bryan, Daro, and Corbin

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR

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Swimmy

To get ready for our upcoming field trip to the beach at Hanna Park, students in our class are learning about ocean animals.  Students enjoyed listening to the story of Swimmy by Leo Lionni.  This is a fictional story about a little fish who teaches his friends how to swim together like one big fish.  After listening to the story and discussing it, our students put little Goldfish Crackers together in the shape of a big fish.  You may remember that we always like to play with our food before we eat it !!

Readers' Theater

On Friday, June 1st, our class did Readers' Theater, performing the story of "The Bremen Town Musicians".  The characters were

Narrator 1, Narrator 2, Donkey, Dog, Cat, and Rooster.  The children read their scripts in groups of three.  Two other classes and some family members were our audience.  Following the performance,

we all enjoyed cake and lemonade.

Kindergarten Play Day

Play Day took place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  Our twelve kindergarten classes participated in a variety of games and activities outside on the playground from 9:00-10:30 a.m. 

Once again, students in our class were each provided with a water bottle, which was FREE from the Teacher Supply Depot.  It was a beautiful morning and we all had a wonderful time. 

Thanks to Mrs. King and Mrs. McGarva who came to cheer us on.  Thank you, also, to our P.E. Teacher, Mrs. Brown-Smith, who organized a wonderful event !!

Horse and driver race

Bowling with a soccer ball

Duck, Duck, Rubber Chicken?

Stacking cups

T-Ball

Cheering on our batters

Jumping over the hurdles