Thanks to Hallie we got the privilege to see the Nutcracker at the Hangover Theater. Once we got off the school bus we went into the theater room where the Nutcracker was presented. We waited awhile for the show to come on. Finally all the lights shut off in a INSTANT. The golden sparkly chandeliers stopped sparkling and a women started speaking... The Nutcracker started. People screamed, clapped and were excited to see the performance. In the beginning we saw a big family celebrating Christmas. Then they started dancing... I was so confused. During act 1 we saw Hallie in a mouse costume, we all pointed and whispered when we saw her.  By the end of Act one there were two people dancing. Most children noticed there was a hole in one of the performers white leggings (oops!). We started to quietly giggle. After their performance there was an intermission. We were expecting to have snack by that time but the theater volunteers said we could not. So we stretched and took a short break. Once act 2 was over we went on our bus that was headed back to Mill Pond school. The Nutcracker was a great performance and field trip.

​By: Malika

Thanks to Projects by Jen Wagner we participated in the annual O.R.E.O. Project; Our Really Exciting On-line Project).

We did an experiment with Oreos! We stacked the Oreos on top of each other. We tried to stack as many Oreos as possible, with out them tipping over!!!! The highest amount was 26 Oreos stacked on top of each other.
~ By Clare and Camden

Now that we recorded our data we will analyze; find the maximum Oreos stacked, the minimum, mode, median,  range and average.  We will then compare our information with classrooms from around the world who also participated in the challenge to stack the Oreos.

What strategy did you use when stacking the Oreos?

What if I gave a cookie to you?  
​Watch and share in the comments...

Welcome to our class website.  This is where our class will share our on-going learning that takes place in our classroom throughout the year.  We will share pictures and explanations of lessons and activities we have participated in during our school days.  At the beginning of the year the teachers will write the blog posts, but as the year progresses the students will author the posts about our learning.  Our hope is that the website will not only inform you of classroom happenings and content your child is learning, but promote conversations about their learning with families at home.  In addition, nightly homework assignments will be posted under the Homework tab.  

     Since, we use pictures of students on the website, we first need your permission to do so.  If you would, please send an e-mail to Ms. Kilpatrick ([email protected]) indicating; Yes, pictures of my child may be included on the class website or No, my child's picture may not be included on the class website.  When pictures are included only first names will be used. We value parent/teacher communication, so in your e-mail please feel free to share any information you feel is important for us to know about your child before school starts or ask any questions that you may have.

     We are looking forward to meeting and working with all of you to make this a happy and successful school year for everyone. 

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                                                                                                                                Kristen Kilpatrick
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