Maze Challenge, Update 1

Have you heard about the Maze Challenge??  Team Wilkinson is working on developing engineering practices.  Last week we created blueprints for a Maze and this week we turned our plans into a model.   

Isn't it amazing what we can do as a TEAM...

Second Day Selfie!!!

I must be honest, these have been the greatest "First Day" and "Second Day" experiences of my career.  Your students are thoughtful and kind, lend a helping hand and have energized me greatly with each new activity we share. On Friday we will write our first Family Journal; please take the time to read these over the weekend.  You are more than welcome to respond to your student as a way of opening conversation and developing writing habits at the same time.  

Here's a look at our Second Day selfie and a few other pics from the day.   I'm really looking forward to watching these amazing kids grow this year!!

        Team Wilkinson Second Day Selfie

  Listening to some friends lay out expectations...

The Minions were our funny friends, but would not have been successful in fielding Kenwood's expectations 

Synergizing to describe what our classroom rules look and sound like...

 More working together!!   The Minions were good for something 😉

The most amazing Classroom Collaboration I have seen for a Day 2 effort!!   This crew has some real insight as to the meaning and purpose of our Rules. 

Already we are pitching in to help and are keeping our room happy, healthy and safe.  

Congrats...you found us!!

Welcome to Team Wilkinson!!!  I am looking forward to a great year with your family.  I use this Blog to show you the FABULOUS things happening in our room and to share important resources as well.  Please feel free to check out the Pages by clicking on the tabs on the right side of the screen!!

Some important reminders from Kenwood Kickoff:

-School starts Wednesday at 7:40am; dismissal is 2:20pm

-Please make sure pages 40-42 of the Handbook are completed and returned ASAP!!  The rest is yours to keep for reference throughout the year.

-I expect agendas to be signed by a parent/guardian each night...our nightly HW routine is a reading log and I frequently communicate personally through this resource.

-Our lunch is 11:52am-12:17pm and visitors are always welcome!!

-This year, all transportation changes must go directly to the office---notes in the morning are preferred--no email changes will be accepted.  Please call the office before noon if possible (if a note was not sent in advance).

-Your child is welcome to bring a healthy snack to consume in the morning (or afternoon) but please keep in mind that we are a "NUT FREE" classroom.