Welcome Back to the 2014-2015 School Year!!!

Hello!  I can't wait to meet all of you tomorrow!  We have some exciting things planned that I can't wait to share with you.  This is going to be an awesome school year.  Come tomorrow ready to learn about me, your classmates, learn some new things, and have fun!  I just thought I would share a couple of pictures of my kids with you. They are super fun, and goofy and I might be too!  I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!!

David Davis Mansion

Last week we had the opportunity to visit the David Davis Mansion and learn all about life long ago. We had a wonderful day with great weather, awesome volunteers, and excellent learning opportunities!!

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Chick-it-out 2014

Well we have had another successful year of chick-it-out.  Between the two classes and 24 eggs, we had 15 baby chicks hatch.  That is amazing!  What's even more amazing is that the students were able to watch some of our chicks hatching live on the smartboard!  We placed our document camera inside the incubator so they could see the babies hatch in real time. It was very cool.  Ask your child about their experience with chick-it-out and enjoy our slideshow below!

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The chicks are coming!!!!!!

Music Program

Wednesday our third, fourth, and fifth graders performed for parents in an American themed music program. The entire program gave me goose bumps it was so beautiful. Here is a recording of one of the songs, "American Tears."

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Arbor Day

Irving third grade was chosen this year by the Bloomington Beautification Committee to receive a Tulip Poplar Tree that was planted on the Irving School property.  Our students performed a reader's theatre and poem for several committee members, Mrs. Lammers, Dr. Reilly, and the Mayor of Bloomington Terry Renner.  It was a beautiful day and the students enjoyed it very much.  Each student was given a sapling to plant somewhere in honor of Arbor Day!  Enjoy the photos and video of our new tree being planted!

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The Orchestra Sings!

Thursday we had the opportunity to go to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and see The Orchestra Sings. It was a great opportunity to learn about the instruments and enjoy some beautiful music!