Final Farewell!

Well, here we are at the end our learning season together. I am so proud at what shining stars you have all become. Whether we were learning about "The Georges" or building our stamina in Daily 5, you gave it your best and with enthusiasm. You met challenge after challenge that came your way! Your enthusiasm for learning and energy for life inspired me every day. I wish each and every one of you all the best in your future school and life experiences. Please remember that every story and every moment in life is important. Make the most of every day and waste not a single moment. You all have so many wonderful talents and special qualities that make you different and unique. See those differences as what sets you above and apart from everyone else. Take every opportunity that comes your way and strive to always give 100%. Thank you all for being a part of this chapter in my life's story, Mrs. Harkreader ***Not only did the chapter end but so did my entire journey at JWW. I was offered a Reading Specialist position at Guild Elementary in Gallatin, TN. I have been professionally ready for a new adventure but will personally miss all my kiddos and my JWW family. They have meant the world to me and have been such a huge part of my life for over 8 years. I still live in the Portland area and will look forward to remaining connected through our community.  You can find me at literacytweets@blogspot.com

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Celebs prepare for Field Day!

The celebs spent sometime preparing for their visit to Survivor Field Day! They prepared their 4th grade survivor shirts using sharpies, rubbing alcohol, and lots of creativity. The celebs met with all the other 4th grade students for a fun, shirt signing event. Our flag was modeled after the New Zealand tribe of Maori. We used Zentangles to add designs to our canvas hands. They say there is Strength in Numbers...so we combined all our hands together to create our flag. Check out all the paparazzi pics of our field day preparations.

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Celebs Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Day

The celebs packed their bags and spent the day learning about Mexico and Cinco de Mayo day. Check out all the paparazzi pics of the fun!

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Celebs Award Winning Performance

The celebs have worked so hard to prepare for their performance on TCAP. Each week they were awarded TCAP tattoos to add  their headshot. They received one tattoo for every blue ribbon they earned on Study Island. Check out the paparazzi pics below....

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The Final Countdown!

We have reached our final week of TCAP preparations. The celebs have put their all into their studies over these past few weeks. They are ready to tackle TCAP and finish strong! Check out the FABULOUS paparazzi pics of all the STAR QUALITIY learning going on in Harkreader Hills!

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Celebs have a good week before Good Friday

The celebs have had another great week of learning! During their week they explored the life of mountain men and experienced a rendezvous! They had to barter pelts for goods...some found they were good at bartering...others-not so much! We also had some fun brain breaks with Peeps Cake and wearing our thinking caps. Check out the paparazzi pics of all the great learning...

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Hatching EGG-cellent TCAP scores!

Week 2 has been a great week for TCAP prep. Our attendance at Sunrisers has been just outstanding. The celebs have earned many blue ribbons for their Study Island Performance.  I can really see them getting more and more prepared for our upcoming TCAP test. I do believe the winning brain break of the week was Environment Tag. However, the rainbow cake and conga line were also huge hits! Check out some snapshots of our brain breaks and TCAP goals in the paparazzi pics below...

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