Pennies for Pets

This year we have joined with the Almost Home Foundation to help rescued or abandoned pets that are living in foster homes. We are taking time to help or "pausing" to help pets. We say: "PAWS to Help Pets!"
Each month we plan to collect items to donate to the Almost Home Foundation. Our September collection was "Pennies for Pets". It was a huge success. Spring Trail students and families collected $394.07!! We invited Mrs. Rose, of the Almost Home Fondation, to school so we could present the check to her. When she came to visit she brought her friend, a thereapy cat, Freddy. We enjoyed seeing and petting Freddy. She also talked to us about the responsibility of owning a pet, pet needs, and ways to greet a dog that we do not know.
We are proud to be able to help pets that need a home.

The Life Cycle of a Pumpkin

We are learning how a pumpkin grows as we get ready for our trip to Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm. This video shows the life cycle of a pumpkin.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Snack

We read about the coconut tree and the letters. We sang about the tree and the letters. We followed a recipe and made a snack about the tree and the letters. We ate the tree and the letters. Yum! Yum! We love the book Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom!

Welcome new First Graders!

Hi to new and old friends!

School will begin in two days. I have been busy setting up the classroom, organizing books and planning for our first day together. I look forward to meeting everyone on Monday, August 25th, at our Supply Drop Off from 3:00-5:00 p.m. You may choose your desk, drop off your supplies and see the classroom. On Wednesday, the first day of school, I will meet you at the front of the school on the south end. Get ready for a fantastic school year!

Fun Summer Websites

Many parents have been asking for websites to visit over the summer to keep our skills "tuned". Here are some places to visit.

• Inkless Tales
• Starfall
• FunBrain
• Easy Tech Summer Lessons (be sure to select summer work)
• SpellingCity

The Tooth Fairy

My name is Brenna. I am a first grader in Mrs. Borczak's class. My class read some books about the tooth fairy. This reminded me about my loose tooth. That's how I got the idea to write a book about a boy who lost a tooth.

St. Patrick's Day

On St. Patrick's Day we looked and looked for a leprechaun, but we didn't see or catch one. Here's a song that we learned. We're still learning how to make a movie to share. What do you think is the last word of the song?