Dancing Elves

We had a fun pajama/movie/hot chocolate party!

*Getting cozy


* We had two guest readers this week--Mr. Gerlicz and Mr. Brumsickle. They read us two great holiday stories!



Happy Holidays! To wrap up the year 2010 I made some silly elf dances for the class and their families to enjoy. We have some silly little elves in this class. Enjoy these silly dances at home and share with your families. They expire online in the middle of January.

Thanks for the wonderful gifts you have given me and Ms. Lucy. We are truely grateful to have your kids in our class. What a wonderful community 1J is. And a BIG thanks to all the families who helped with our 'Adopt a Family' project. We collected a variety of amazing gift for the family in need. They are extremely grateful!


Surfing Elves- Gustav, Guy, Malu, Olivia, Alisha

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/bbGn3OV8m8TA2rEVBHx1

Disco Elves- Jan, Dawid, Katia, Nina, Nienke

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/v7ExLbOOMmKB9QMQBBpw

Country Elves- Maks, Johan, Shamolie, Noa, Keahi

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/DIl4CDZbctyDTQT7MQy9

Snow Elves- Ksawy, Lucas, Sara, Basia, Lars

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/uGDggoXIIwOOrRsEf3Xy

80's Elves- Zosia, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Lucy, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Gamble

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/MGIzV3kukzuDFUlyKHxS

Student of the Week- Shamolie

Shamolie Panjwani

Country: India/England
Languages I speak: Hindi, English
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite color: Red
Favorite travel spot: England
Favorite subject in school: Swimming
Interesting facts: I have 1 brother and I like to play with him. I play and tennis and I like to play soccer with my brother.

Student of the Week- Lucas

Lucas Faanes

Country: Sweden/Norway
Languages I speak: Swedish, English and a little Polish
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite color: Red
Favorite travel spot:Skiing in the mountains
Favorite subject in school: Math
Interesting facts: I have 2 sisters and one new baby brother. I like to play soccer, basketball and tennis. I like to make things out of paper.

Student of the Week- Sara

Sara Fantini

Country: Slovenia
Languages I speak: Slovenian, English
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite travel spot: the sea in Slovenia
Favorite subject in school: Swimming
Interesting facts: I have a younger sister, I can read Slovenian books, I love to play and I like to draw.

Writing Celebration

We had our first writing celebration on Tuesday afternoon. The first graders finished their first published piece. They are officially authors! We have been writing in our journals all year long. A few weeks ago the students chose a piece they wanted to publish. They then 'fancied it up' and added more details to the piece. Next, they went through the editing process with Ms. Lucy and Ms. Johnson. Then they were ready to write their final draft, illustrate a picture, and create a cover. Finally, it was time to celebrate!

We started off the celebration in a 'sharing circle.' We all sat in a circle and the students each read their favorite part of their story. Then the students got into small groups and they shared their whole story and picture. We ended the celebration with a toast and small treat. The students were very excited to toast and celebrate together. We are very proud of them!

*Sharing stories with a small group






*Our toast! Cheers to the 1J Authors!


Later in the year we will invite the families into the classroom for a writing celebration!