A Great Start!

The 4k students demonstrate how to hold the rhythm sticks the "quiet way" ( 2 hands around 2 sticks). This requires a great deal of self-control.
The first music lessons of the year were for getting acquainted and learning class rules and procedures.

Four-(or more)-Leaf-Clover

While watching the kids play outside at recess, I felt compelled to challenge them to find four-leaf clover. The students did not respond with enthusiasm, so I decided to offer a little reward, a soda from the drink machine, for each genuine four-leaf clover.( I can spot a fake.) The students were more enthusiastic, but not very confident. Most students would search feverishly for approximately 45 seconds, loudly proclaim that there were NO such clover on the school's campus, and then run off to play. A few dedicated students remained...then one suceeded. Abby Stone got a drink for lunch that day.
News of Abby's success has spread. In the past 24 hours, I have received 7 four, five, and six leaf clover. I had to break open the piggy bank. And the students had fun.

The last "FRYday" for Sixth Grade

This is the last time these 6th grade students will get to enjoy FRYday at PDS (unless they come back to visit).
Today is also Pajama Day!

Second Grade visits Indywood

The second grade classes recently visited the residents at Indywood Estates to share some songs, smiles, and hugs.

Donkey Tales Teaser

Here is a little teaser for tomorrow's First Grade Play at PDS.
Come at 8:30 Friday morning to see some adorable, snaggle-tooth First Graders present "Donkey Tales", a musical by Kathie Hill and Melody Morris.
*PLAY WILL BE IN THE GYM

Sweet Treats

We have such SWEET Lunch Ladies at PDS. This was dessert for the day!

Music Symbol Art

This is a photo of my new artwork. This was a Christmas gift from a family member. The students are having fun identifying the music symbols.