Lunch at Longhorn's

Today students who read 1 million words this year (measured by AR) were treated to lunch at Longhorn's Steakhouse. What a great time we had. We talked about books, summer, and sports. The food was delicious, but the socializing was even better. These kids are great conversationalists. While some students chose the traditional burgers or chicken fingers, a few went all out with steak or ribs. The students also had peanut butter cup desserts-yummy! If you get a chance to eat at Longhorn's, please let them know how much you appreciate their support of our students. The manager, Kevin Williams, graciously donated the meals for our readers, and his staff treated our students wonderfully. We have decided to make this a yearly tradition!

The True Story Reader's Theater

CRCT High Scorers

Today was a tense day as students awaited their CRCT test results. The teachers were very pleased with the overall scores. Here is a listing of our high scorers in each area. Way to go Wildcats!!
Reading
Exner's homeroom: Rebecca-839, Natalie 839
Evans' homeroom: Marissa 867, Collin 867
Heaberlin's homeroom: Destiny 867
ELA
Exner's homeroom: Arin 865
Evans' homeroom: Emily 873, Collin 873
Heaberlin's homeroom: Christopher 884
Math
Exner's homeroom: Dalton 894
Evans' homeroom: Emily 894, Robert 894
Heaberlin's homeroom: Stormy 872
Science
Exner's homeroom: Josh 916
Evans' homeroom: Emily 878
Heaberlin's homeroom: Christopher 871
Social Studies
Exner's homeroom: Josh 858
Evans' homeroom:Kailey P. 847
Heaberlin's homeroom: Drake 847, Christopher 847

A visit from the Mayor

On Wednesday, Mayor Josh Evans came to visit the 3rd and 5th graders. Mayor Evans told us about some of the history of Moreland. Did you know Moreland was named after John Moreland who was a doctor? Moreland used to have a railroad station called Pucket Station where 5 sets of tracks ran through the town. We learned that a Mayor doesn't actually have a vote in the meetings unless there is a tie. We were impressed to learn that Mayor Evans is the youngest Mayor Moreland has ever had as well as the first visually impaired Mayor. He sees his job as a way to give back to the community he grew up in because it doesn't pay much.

Bailey's limerick

MacKenzie's story

Wednesday Night
By
Mackenzie
We were at church on Wednesday night having class. We knew that bad weather was coming but, it was sunny. We were done with class and mom had to clean up. But at 7:50, it hit! Hail the size of pennies pounded everything and it covered the ground. Lightening popping everywhere, we were terrified. Finally, it stopped.
Meanwhile, my dad was at home. We decided to go home too. About half way home mom’s cell phone rang. My dad said to stay there because a tornado was hitting. He said it sounded like a freight train. Then, it was alright.
When we got home, the power was out, TV out, telephone out and silence. My Grandma, who had just had surgery and wasn’t supposed to be driving, drove to our house. She was so scared. About 10 minutes later, a big boom, we ran to the closet. We stayed in the closet for awhile. Then, we went back to the living room and waited about 30 minutes. Then, Grandma went home. We went to see what damage the storm made. We saw Bear Creek Farm, two houses away from us, destroyed. Also, my aunt’s roof came off and a semi flipped over. But now, my dad is making a storm shelter for us, so we will be safe.

We're Funded!!

I just received word that our "Donors Choose" project has been fully funded. We will be receiving two Flip video cameras for students to use in creating digital projects. We are so greatful to American Express Members and Judge Clayton for sponsoring our project. Click on the link to the right to learn more about this project or the Donors Choose organization. Stay tuned here to see all the exciting things students come up with for this new classroom tool.