The Buzz in Room 103

Saturday, June 13, 2026

June 15-18th- Our Last Few Days Together!

Hello Families!

This is our last blog post...can you believe it? Thank you so much for the end of the year class gift! The book is amazing- I have NO idea how it was pulled off! It is very special and will be a lovely momento from this wonderful class. I am very (very) excited about my GC to Marshalls- the students know how much I love Marshalls 😂. Maybe I will put the GC towards a new back to school outfit for the 26-27 year!

If your child is not planning to be at school the last day, could you please give me a heads up? I have a few little gifts for the students and I will want to make sure he/she gets everything!

It has been a joy being your child's teacher and watching them grow in so many ways this year!!💝

This Week:

Monday- we will be celebrating all our summer birthdays. My students born from 6/19-8/30 will be celebrated all day long!

Wednesday-

move up day: we will get the opportunity to visit a first grade classroom, meet a teacher and ask questions about next year
End of year "party": at the end of the day we will play a few games, have a treat snack (I will provide one:) and I have a few surprises for the kiddos👏

Thursday-

Clap off: we will cheer for the second graders as they parade around the school for the last time as Shaker Laners!
After that, we will have popsicles (I will provide them) in our classroom or in "our yard" (just outside the classroom) and say our goodbyes...😢
12:20 dismissal
report cards will be open in ASPEN after school

I hope you have an amazing summer!

Here are a few pictures from last week: Craft Day, water table block building challenge, picnic snack, sharing their ocean animal stories, making and sharing zoo maps, outdoor learning and water day!

Saturday, June 6, 2026

June 8-12 2026...LAST FULL WEEK!

Hello Families!

It feels like yesterday that I was welcoming you to room 103...and now we are in the last full week of school. My how your children have grown! It has truly been a privilege to be part of his/her educational journey. I adore each one of my "littles"! It felt full circle for me on Friday night...I attended LHS graduation and saw my K students all grown and ready for the world! I am so proud of each of them and feel lucky to have been a small part of their schooling.💖 Like I mentioned in my last post, your child may be having some mixed emotions about the school year coming to an end. It is important that they get the chance to express how they are feeling. We might see some irregular behaviors in the next 9 days! I will continue to have conversations at school with the students as well and remind them I will always be their teacher and they are always welcome in room 103!💝

I am thinking of all of you running off to the last t ball games or soccer games or getting ready for those end of year recitals, etc... SO BUSY!

Thank you to Mrs. Artis for being our
Mystery Reader and reading your book-TWICE!❤

MONDAY- "CRAFT DAY": we filled our heart jar and the students voted to have an afternoon where they can make things. They are invited to bring in craft supplies or kits (like bracelet making, card making -whatever!). I will have some things out too.

THURSDAY-"Let's Celebrate!" Spirit Day: We will have a big dance party at the end of the day... Students do not have to bring anything😀.

FRIDAY- WATER DAY!: Please send your child to school with a towel, plastic bag (for wet clothes) and bathing suit. The K teachers have planned a fun morning filled with water games (and it is supposed to be hot!). Children will change out of their wet bathing suits and back into their clothes before lunch. Please send in some shoes/sandals/etc.. that can get wet too! I would like to give the class some popsicles at some point that day. If you would prefer your child to NOT have a popsicle, please let me know!

This week will be a little different because we will continue our zoo theme while doing some end of the year activities and tying up loose ends. I will be sending home lots of items this week and next!

I had a great time with your children at field day last Monday. Thank you to all the parents from 103 that volunteered- it was so fun to see you at the event!

I had fun with the class at the zoo! Despite the very warm day, it was a success overall. A HUGE thank you to our chaperones! We appreciate your time and energy:)