What a GREAT looking group:-)

Mrs. McCray and Ms. Hayes' Kindergarten Class, 2011-2012

Makayla... you're missing:-( ... but we understand, doctor's appointments are important.

Don't MEET me there, BEAT me There!!!

BCE's COUGAR CARNIVAL!!! 

 Come out, play FUN games, eat GREAT food,and see all of your teachers,

friends, the and entire Cougar family!  Unlimited activities wristbands will 

still be available for purchase on the day of the carnival for ONLY $10!!!

I look forward to seeing you, this Saturday, 3/25, from 12pm-3pm

NEVER to old to LEARN!

I explained to my students that while I was away from them March 5th- March 7th Mrs. McCray was busy LEARNING!  They were amazed!  They said no you weren't, you're a teacher! I explained to them that I was away at a "Working on the Work" conference learning improved and innovative ways to improve their levels of engagement.  It was hands-down, by far,  the BEST, most impactful professional development I've ever experienced.  I came back to Bridge Creek with a burning desire to "Ignite, Inquire, and Inspire!"  Mr. Phil Schlechty is the creator of the "Working on the Work"/W.O.W. framework and he is bubbling over with knowledge and data to support his teachings.  To say the least, I was WOWed!  *above is a picture of myself and Mr. Phil Schlechty 

CAUGHT LEARNING!!!

"Simultaneous Response"... If you agree, touch your nose, disagree, touch your toes

"Peer Talk"... students sit eye-to-eye, knee-to-knee, and discuss specific skills that

were recently taught... they make connections, ask each other questions,

and gain greater understanding; all while remaining on topic:-)

"Fast Flash"... show what you know using your hands.  This strategy is often used

in math lessons to get a quick view of who is clear and who may be foggy, to determine

if were going full speed ahead or need to bump the brakes:-)

JUMP ROPE for HEART!

Teachers and Students jumped roped on the stage in the mult-purpose room to encourage having an active lifestyle.  Physical activity is one of the best things that we can do to combat heart disease!

"Jump Ms. Hayes," Makayla is winning!!!

KINDERGARTEN... Gotta Love It!!!

Zachary used math manipulatives to show our February lifeskill of CREATIVITY :-)

Room 503's GOT TALENT!!!

Our little Mr. Christopher Blade shared his dancing talent at the audition for the hit show "America's Got Talent!" Whether you're chosen or not WE ARE PROUD of YOU because Christopher has COURAGE!