All smiles at recess :)

Fidget bags are fun!!!

Each child has a "fidget" bag that they can use when we transition to a different activity or have a short amount of time to fill before we need to go somewhere. Each bag includes different tactile, play options to keep their brains and fingers busy!!! 

What a fun first day!!!!!

Today we read chrysanthemum and talked about how kind works make our hearts happy. 

We read the kissing hand and are working on a craft! Stay tuned!

Getting Ready for a new year!

We are almost back to school and I can't wait to meet all of your new faces! Please remember I won't know who is in my classroom until after staggered entry, but when you do find out that you are going to be apart of this classroom family, here are some fun facts about me and a list of wish list items that I would love to have to help make our classroom a successful one!

 20 Fun Facts about Mrs. Pauley

1. I am married to my favorite person in the world, Ben.
2. We have an Old English Sheepdog named Bexley, who is 95 pounds of pure fluff.
3. I will be 30 years old in October.
4. I like the mountains AND the beach.
5. I like to sing out loud while I'm driving.
6. My favorite thing to eat for dinner is spaghetti and meatballs.
7. I have been teaching for 8 years, and my favorite grade to teach is Kindergarten.....duh!
8. My husband and I enjoy traveling and trying out new restaurants.
9. I love sour candy.
10. I love the Wolfpack and going to football games (I also love the Ohio State Buckeyes).
11. My dream job (besides teaching) would be to open up a preschool in a nursing home.
12. I like to be goofy and laugh.
13. If there is music on, I will dance.
14. I am more of a morning person, especially once I have had coffee.
15. I enjoy working out.
16. My favorite genre of books is.......children's books of any kind.
17. I love to drink water.
18. If you ever need a hug, I'm your gal.
19. Kindergarteners make me smile a whole lot.
20. I am Mrs. Pauley and I can't wait to be your teacher.

Wish list items

• Outdoor Recess equipment: Chalk, balls, frisbees, hula hoops, jump ropes, etc.
• Cardstock- white and colored
• Printer Ink: HP96 HP97
• Amazon gift card for school supplies (laminate, velcro, labels, etc)
• Legos! We would love legos that you aren't using at home anymore for our lego wall in the hallway
• Treasure box items (happy meal toys, dollar item toys, old toys you need to get rid of at home)

Celebrating #1 school in the nation!

THIS FRIDAY!

Dress like your teacher day and our school wide party at 9:30 to celebrate being the BEST magnet school in the nation! 

have you heard the news?!!!........

WE ARE THE #1 MAGNET SCHOOL IN AMERICA!

WHAT AN AMAZING HONOR! YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD TO BE A DOUGLAS DRAGON!