6 More Weeks of Winter

The groundhog saw his shadow.  That means he is predicting 6 more weeks of winter.  I hope he is wrong and that spring is right around the corner!

Groundhog's Day

Groundhog Day is February 2nd. If the groundhog comes out of his hole and sees his shadow, people say that there will be six more weeks of winter , and if he doesn't see his shadow spring will come early.

The groundhog is a small furry animal that lives in holes under the ground.  He sleeps all winter.

We will let you know if the groundhog sees his shadow or not. 

Bridget

Tom came to my 7th birthday party.

We made crafts at the party.  Tom made a bunny rabbit.

We ate chocolate and vanilla cupcakes.

Then we got our faces painted.

It was a great birthday party and Tom can't wait to have his own party someday.

Elijah

Tom is my friend.

We went to a basketball game at the high school.

My favorite food is turkey.

I like to draw.

I like to play superheroes.

Madison

Tom went home with me on Friday.  We played hula hoop.

My favorite food is meatloaf.

I like to ride my bike.

I like to play with my friends.

Grace and Tom

Grace and Tom went to the dentist to have their teeth checked.  My favorite food is pizza.  My favorite hobby is playing with dolls.  I like to talk and play with my best friend.

Zuzia and Woody are playing piano.

Kyria

Tom and I went to breakfast with Santa Claus.

Then we went to get our Christmas tree and bring it to our house.

We went to my friend Lydia's birthday party.  It was fun.

We went to church and had to sing.

I'm sad to see Tom go back to school. I had a great time with him.

Kaydon

Tom had a fun weekend.  We celebrated my Pappy's birthday.  Tom got to see an aquarium filled with fish.  Tom got to sleep on a waterbed at Grandma's house.  When we got home we put up our Christmas tree.  Kaydon was sad to see Tom go back to school on Monday.
Kaydon likes to draw.
Kaydon likes to play tag with her best friend.

Azariah and Tom's Vacation on a Disney Cruise Ship

Day 1. Azariah and Tom flew on an airplane to Orlando, Florida.  Their ears hurt :(

Day 2. We got on the ship and had fun exploring.

Day 3 & 4. We were at sea.  We slept on bunk beds.

Day 5. We visted the island of St. Marteen.  It was hot!

Day 6. We explored the island of St. Thomas.  We visited a butterfly farm.

Day. 7 We got back on the ship and were at sea.

Day 8. The small island we visited was so much fun.  It is Castaway Cay. The sand was white.

Day 9. We said good-bye to the Disney ship and characters.

Day 10. We took a plane back home.

We had a great time on vacation.  The only thing Tom did not do was go swimming.  He did not want to get his fur wet.

Your Friend Azariah

Class 1b & Woody

International Teddy Bear Day

International Teddy Bear Day

Happy Thanksgiving

On the 4^th Thursday of November we celebrate a holiday called Thanksgiving.  We spend time with our families and have big dinner.  Some of the things we traditionally eat are turkey, mashed or sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, and pumpkin pie.  We are honoring the 3 days of prayer and feasting that was held by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in 1621.  They built a town called Plymouth Plantation in what is now the state of Massachusetts. The pilgrims came to the new world from Holland.  They sailed on a ship called the Mayflower.  They were looking for a new place where they could practice their religion.   The Pilgrims and Indians were celebrating a good harvest and the peace between the 2 groups of people.

If you would like to learn more about the Pilgrims and the 1^st Thanksgiving you can visit this website:

http://www.plimoth.org/  

Tom is on a Cruise

Tom is on a Disney cruise with Azariah.  Hopefully he is taking lots of good pictures that we can share with you.

Laken

Tom had a quiet weekend with Laken because her brother was sick.  Laken and Tom played with Legos, read stories and watched a cartoon called Sponge Bob.  Laken's favorite food is macaroni and cheese.  Her favorite hobby is dancing.  Laken and her friends play a game called Nature Explores that they made up.

Ava

Tom had a fun weekend with Ava.  He went to a costume party dressed as a swimmer.  Ava's favorite food is hot dogs with ketchup.  Her favorite sport is swimming.  Ava likes to jump rope with her friends.

5. Can you recognise us?

Juliia has got Woody. There are three Anthonies. One has got the long red pencil. Mathew has got the yellow racquet and Anthony has blue one. The next Anthony is wearing glasses. He has got the English copy book. There are two Oliwias. One has got the bright pink pecil - case. On her left is Susan with fair hair. Cuba has got milk and behind him is Stanislas. Thelastt Oliwia has got an English blue book. Between them is Gniewko who has got green envelope. Adam has got his school bag. Maja is all smiles!

4. Hello from your friends at Woodsdale Elementary!

3. Happy Halloween

We had a pumpkin decoration contest in the library this week. The sick pumpkin was the winner.

2. Halloween !!!