WOW -- IT'S OVER !

I can't believe school is over. I'm already bored !!! HAH! I want to thank each and every one of you kids for a terrific year !!! You were the absolutely best class. I am truly going to miss you. You are FUN, SWEET, and sooooo SMART ! I hope you learned a lot and feel ready for fifth grade. They are lucky to be getting such great students.

PARENTS -- I can't thank you enough for your support throughout the year. You were really amazing. If I asked for something -- you gave. And gave. And gave. Thank you so much ! I hope that this year was a pleasant one for you as well, and you feel that your child got the education that they need and deserve. Good luck next year -- and remember that I'm still here for your kids.... and you .... if you need anything.

Have a great SUMMER !! (I have so many projects ....)

Tuzigoot Fieldtrip

Our Northern Arizona Fieldtrip was Friday, April 30th. It was so much FUN! We started by going to Montezuma's Castle. Then we had lunch in Clarkdale and made our way to Tuzigoot National Monument. It was really amazing to see how the Early Native American's lived.

We found a "friend" on our way back on the Outlook Trail. All of a sudden I heard a ton of screaming. There was a rattlesnake right on the side of the trail. It was HUGE !! And, I'm not just saying that !! It was very close and I have to admit that I was much more afraid than the kids were. (Afterall, I had 30 kids on that trail !!) But - we got away safely - and the forest rangers came and got it. It was very ticked off !!! This is not a picture of "our" rattlesnake. I couldn't get the picture. If someone out there has a copy -- send it to me and I'll replace it.


We really missed Mike, Jodie, & Nick. Wish you were there guys !! We thought about you often throughout the day. Check out the slideshow below.

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FIELD DAY !!

Field Day was today. We had so much fun. We even won the Tug 'o War. And best of all, we were really good sports !! Great job Mayberry's !! I'm so proud of you.

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AIMS COMING UP !!

We are getting ready for Aims testing this year. It begins next Tuesday, the 13th, and goes through the following Monday, the 19th. (I know that's a little different.) Please don't let your child be late on those days, as they will not be able to come into the classroom, and they will have to take the test in a different location. Also: Please don't schedule any morning appointments. They can have them in the afternoon. If you would be willing to send in healthy snacks, please let me know. We'll be taking a short recess and "brain food" break.

AZ Capitol Fieldtrip

We had a wonderful trip to the Arizona State Capitol last month. We were dressed to impress and impressed they were. We were able to answer their questions and really enjoyed talking to our District Representatives. Mrs. Mayberry was very sad that her camera broke, so there is only this one picture. UGH!

We're half way to FIFTH grade !!!

In preparation for moving on to fifth grade there will be some changes this semester. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of them, in case your child comes home and says something like, "Mrs. Mayberry is sooooo mean !!!" They're telling the truth : 0)
But .... there is a reason.

1) Any papers without a name will be thrown away and they will have to redo it. Personal responsibility for their work is critical.

2) Missing assignments (with the exception of absences) will all turn to zeroes on Fridays. No longer will I accept missing work for an undetermined time.

3) We will be adhering to the absent policy which allows for 2 days of time to get missing work in for every day of being absent. EX: Out sick for 3 days -- They would have 6 days once returning to school to turn in their work. This is a district policy that I have been lenient on in the past.

It's my job to get your kids prepared for fifth grade - I know this is sometimes difficult for them, but these things are responsibility issues that they truly need to learn.

Once again -- Thanks for being such supportive families! You amaze me with your compassion and support for me.

--Pam

We have CHOCOLATE FEVER !!

To end our Reading unit with the book, Chocolate Fever, we made Fudge. It was great !! The kids wanted the recipe -- so here it is. 1/2 c. cocoa, 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 lb. powdered sugar, 3 T. butter, 1 t. vanilla. Place in a ziplock and squeeze. It takes alot of kneading, perhaps 30 minutes or so. Nuts or peanut butter can be added at the end. It's YUMMY !!