And the award goes to...

Congratulations to Warren for being our acceptance winner at the CARES assembly on Friday!  We look forward to seeing who our responsibility winner will be in January!

Elbow deep in frosting and sugar coated candies!

Thank you to everyone who donated goodies and volunteered their time to help with our gingerbread houses. This project would not be possible without all of you! Every inch of our classroom was covered in frosting, graham crackers, and candy! We had a BLAST and the kiddos are going home with a belly full of sugar:)

The Queen

Most of you probably know that the kindergarteners believe I'm a real live princess. With guards and everything! Yesterday we had the pleasure of having my mom, who is a retired kindergarten teacher of 35 years, volunteer in our classroom. When I introduced her to the class, Levi wanted to know if she was the queen. Well she sure is! Your kids never fail to amaze me with their thoughtfulness!

I'm a very fine turkey...

I'm thankful for Kindergarten!

Today I'm thankful for kindergarten innocence...

While these little ones can't possibly imagine the stress that goes into planning their day (data analysis, test scores, state standards, all while making everyday seem like a party), sometimes the simplest sign of appreciation is all you need to keep going.  After making turkey costumes, drumstick name plates, and an old fashion Thanksgiving feast, D says to me with the most genuine little voice, "Thank you, Miss Sirek."  I asked her for what.  "Thank you for letting me come here."  Well if that didn't just melt my heart.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Kindergarten friends and families!