The kids did a FANTASTIC job on our Goldilocks plays. Check out Collin ‘s superstar performance as Papa Bear! How about Lex’s exceptionally authentic Voiceover? And think about how hard Gracelynn must have worked to memorize such a challenging part! All the kids did GREAT! Though the videos themselves are of poor quality, you can watch them both plays here. They’re unlisted YouTube links, so if you’re sharing them with family, know that they WON’T come up on a YouTube search. They’ll have to access them here on the Platy. Playback tips: 1. Allow the video to fully load before playing; 2. Crank up the volume.

Click on “Replies” below to see what kids had to say about the trip.

Congratulations to Hayven H. and Addelyn A. for being named Room 15 Students-of-the-Month. Addy and Hayven are both hard working, high achieving students who consistently demonstrate excellent behavior in class. They’re active listeners and quick to volunteer answers. Great job, Hayven and Addy!

Conferences are scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 19th Friday, Oct. 20th. Click here to see the schedule and learn how to book your time. Thanks!

If you missed my Back-to-School Night presentations, please click here to read it. Thanks!

Valley of the Rogue Bicycle Trip — Thurs., Oct. 5th

Rogue River Preserve — Thurs., Oct. 26th

Sams Valley Mini Marathon — Tues., Oct. 31st

Lava Beds National Monument — Nov. 9th

Fall Adopt-a-Street Clean-up — TBA

Josephine County Tree Plant — Thurs., Feb. 8th

Crater Lake snowshoe science and sledding — Apr. 19th

Elk Creek bicycle trip — May 3rd

Rogue River Preserve Spring trip — TBA

Spring Adopt-a-Street Clean-up — TBA

Table Rock with first grade book buddies — TBA (spring)

Roxy Ann Peak walk/run & picnic — TBA (Spring)

Jacksonville Cemetery, Pre-Outdoor Ed — June 5

Oregon Coast Outdoor Ed — Jun 6 & 7

The first week of school is full of rules, guidelines, and procedures, but we intend to jump into curriculum right away. Please be sure to read the “September Letter to Parents” the students took home on the first day. Also make sure you attend Back to School Night on September 19th. Until then, explore this webpage and email me your questions and concerns. Thanks!

From the 2023 5th Grade Talent Show, here’s Jaidah’s rap performance.

You’ll find the 2023 Year-in-Review and Baby Picture Show here. It’ll ask you for a password, which appears on the same page.