AR Has Ended!

We had over 125 students reach 100% of their goal!  That is amazing!  I've started passing out the water bottles and the students that reached their goal received 10 tickets for every term they hit 100%.  Students are putting their tickets in the raffle boxes for the prizes they want to win.  We will be drawing the winners next week.  If you have a moment, you should visit the libray to see all of the cool prizes!  There is an E-Reader and Riding Lessons!
Students will be allowed to check books out through Thursday 5/26.  Right after the holiday weekend I will be collecting all books to start closing up the library.  It's hard to believe that school is almost out!
Keep Reading!
Mrs. Fellows

2 Weeks Until the End of AR Term 3

Can you believe we only have two weeks left for the 3rd Term?  I'm sure you've been checking out the awesome prizes in the display case, I know I have.  Don't forget, if you reach 100% of your goal, you will receive 10 tickets for the prize raffle.  It's going to be party time soon!  Not only do you get the tickets, you will be invited to the AR party!

I've been mixing up my little shelf of "Books That I Judge By the Cover" make sure you check it out.  Also, have you noticed the new "Cool Collection Cart"?  Students have been snatching up books off the cart like crazy!

Have a great weekend, grab a book and head outside!
Mrs. Fellows

New Books!

Here's a sneak at some of the new books in our Library.  This week I've been reading "Skippyjohn Jones" to the students, of course I've been using my very best Spanish accent to make it even more fun!

 

   

 

Mad About March!

Not only is it National Reading Month, it's the beginning of March Madness!  Yep, I'm one of those people who just loves the NCAA Basketball Tournament!

How lucky am I to have two great things happen in one month.

NEW BOOKS!!  I just received two big boxes of BRAND NEW BOOKS!  I've been busy putting AR Labels and checking them in, so bear with me as I get them ready to go.  Don't you just love the feel and smell of a new book?

This week I've been reading "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon.  I just love using silly voices for the animals!  I'm pretty sure the kids I've been reading to, liked it too!

Happy March Madness!  Keep Reading
Mrs. Fellows 

Just 10 more weeks to "P.A.W.S" for AR!

Today we started our 3rd and final AR Term.  Some of the students were able to get a little treat for reaching 100%, 75%, or 50% of their AR goal.  We'll continue to pass these out the rest of the week.  Thanks to the PTC for donating these!

5-E had the most students participate and reach 100%, way to go 5th Graders!

I can't wait to see how many students reach 100% this last term!

Remember, anyone who reaches 100% will receive 10 tickets to use in the raffle at the end of the year.  The PTC has some amazing prizes for you this year!

Keep reading!
Mrs. Fellows

AR TERM 2 COMING TO AN END

Thursday, Feb. 17 is the last day for the 2nd AR term.  Let's see how many puppies we can get on the wall!

Mrs. Eding's class has so many puppies!!!  Wow!  Way to go 5-E!

Have you taken a look at the 2nd graders?  They are really working hard to reach their goals too!

Keep Reading!
Mrs. F

What to do on a snow day?

The best thing to do on a snow day is...curl up with a good book and a cup of hot coco (extra marshmallows please)!  Here's a great recipe for homemade marshmallows.

Float these snowflake-shaped marshmallows in cups of hot chocolate.

(adapted from Martha Stewart)

Ingredients

Makes about 100

• 2 envelopes (each 1 scant tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Directions

1. Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line with parchment paper. Spray parchment; set aside. Pour 1/3 cup cold water into the bowl of an electric mixer. Sprinkle with gelatin; let mixture soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Place sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Remove lid; cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup reaches 238 degrees (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
3. With mixer on low speed, whisk gelatin mixture, and slowly pour the syrup in a steady stream down the side of the bowl (to avoid splattering). Gradually raise speed to high; beat until mixture is thick, white, and has almost tripled in volume, about 12 minutes. Add vanilla, and beat 30 seconds to combine.
4. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet; smooth with an offset spatula. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. Coat a 1- or 2-inch snowflake-shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray to prevent it from sticking. Cut out as many individual marshmallows as possible; coat cutter with more spray as needed. Use marshmallows immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.