Collections!

Room 4 is starting a new writing unit. We are writing "opinions". This week we will continue sharing collections. Each first grader tells why they collect their treasures, which one they like best, and if they are going to collect more. We are going to give "Blue Ribbons" to our favorite collections.

Only WE Can Prevent Fires!

Smokey the Bear Visit!

 Our Willamette National Forest Rangers were wonderful teachers today! First graders want to thank Keith Teague, David Duncan. and Erik Moore for visiting Ridgeview today. We learned Smokey the Bear's 5 Big Rules;

YOU can Prevent forest fires, Always watch your fire, NEVER play with lighters, fireworks or matches, BE CAREFUL, PUT OUT YOUR FIRE with a bucket of water AND a shovel. Thank you for the gift bag of stories, pencils, ruler and badge.

Plants, Plants, Plants!

We are starting to send home our beans tonight, and we will send grasses and flowers tomorrow. They are growing rapidly. You may transplant them when you get them home. Any container will do. Enjoy these lovely green beauties!

I Am A Lucky Teacher!

Thank you Room 4 parents for the well wishes and super duper signs! I go home every night and think, "I am the luckiest teacher, so many great kids, and sweet, sweet parents." Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We make a great team.

Math Awards!

First Graders have been working on math fact fluency since November 2017. Our first "crop" of kiddos has completed their facts plus/minus through 10!!! Congratulations!

Springfield Gift of Literacy

We were honored to attend the Springfield Gift of Literacy today. Our community is so generous. EVERY first grader in Springfield received the book they picked as their "favorite". The program made nameplates for the front of each book, packed the backpacks and planned the program. We were treated to a play, our gift books and bags, a "storyteller", and a free lunch. The book characters and high school mascots were a hit.