Dawes School Residency Day 5 (Final Day) – Friday, October 30, 2009
10-30-09 Sr. Puentes' Kindergarten class acts out the role of a woman walking her dog
Friends:
My last day at Dawes was a wonderful one. I had three classes and then I was invited to attend a Halloween party by Lilly (my friend, Juliet Bond’s daughter) and her third grade teacher, Ms. Brennan. My first classroom visit was Sr. Puentes’ Kindergarten TWI (Two Way Immersion) class. They are always such a fun and cooperative group. They followed every instruction to a tee. What cuties too!
10-30-09 Sr. Puentes' Kindergarten class acts out the role of a woman walking her dog
Plus, Sr. Puentes and his assistant are so sweet! I loved visiting this class!
Next, it was on to Ms. Sovich’s 2nd grade classroom. The kids were so excited to see me, giving me hugs and sitting on the run in anticipation of the class’ upcoming activities. I told the story of “Sody Sallyraytus,” taught them Zydeco dancing, and did some role playing drama activities with them. They were great dancers and Ms. Sovich even videotaped the students doing the two step! Too cool!
10-30-09 Ms. Sovich's 2nd grade class dances Zydeco
They moved quickly into doing their roles, acting out all the parts with enthusiasm, even in partnered pairs. What a great class!
10-30-09 Ms. Sovich's 2nd grade class acting out baby bear sitting on a chair
Check out Ms. Swanson, the second grade TWI teacher. She’s a honey of a teacher!
10-30-09 First Grade Teacher Ms. Swanson is all the buzz!
My last class was Ms. Weatherby and Ms. Gibert’s Kindergarten class. These two teachers are so wonderful. They welcomed me into their classroom with open arms and always offered me treats! So I made up a rap for them:
Here’s a little story for you and me
About Ms. Weatherby and Ms. G
These 2 teachers are so cool
2 of the coolest in the school
Ms. Weatherby and Ms. G (uh)
Ms. Weatherby and Ms. G (uh uh!)
WORD!
10-30-09 Ms. Weatherby & Ms. Gibert's Kindergarteners dance Zydeco
These kindergarteners did such a great job with their role playing! Check this out! Soo adorable!
10-30-09 Ms. Weatherby & Ms. Gibert's Kindergarteners act out Little Red Riding Hood and her cape
My teaching came to an end but the fun didn’t! I went to Ms. Brennan’s third grade classroom and had fun at their Halloween party!
10-30-09 Third Grade Teacher Ms. Brennan is a beautiful butterfly
We danced the Monster Mash, ate lots of tricky treats (there were apple strudels stuffed with worms! [gummy of course]), and had a ton of fun. Look at these marvelous monsters!
10-30-09 Dianne, Zombie Lilly & Scary Guy at Ms. Brennan's 3rd grade class Halloween party
Before I left Dawes, I encountered this mystery rock star… Who is it?!!!
10-30-09 Who is this Guitar Hero rockin the halls of Dawes?!!
Thank you for having me at your school, Dawes! You were awesome! A special thank you to Juliet Bond (the Dawes PTA coordinator of this residency), Ms. Jicha (school librarian), Ms. Bradley (principal), Ms. Johnson (school secretary), and all the teachers and staff at Dawes who made my visit so pleasant and memorable. Also, a huge thank you to the Dawes PTA for funding my visit!! I’d love to come back! 
And thank you to all the Dawes Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students. Dawes Elementary ROCKS!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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