LET THE SUMMER BEGIN

THANK YOU for the many year end gifts and greetings.  This has been an amazing group of students to work alongside and I will miss them.  I hope you and yours will enjoy a wonderful summer.

Not much left to our classroom on the last day of school.

SUMMER TUTORING in reading, writing, and mathematics is available with Katie Prins who student taught in fifth grade this year.  You may call or email her for a free introductory session at your home.  If you are concerned about your child losing their current level of achievement during the summer, give contact her via email or call her at 616-283-1309.

Boxes are all finally packed and evacuation underway for the renovations.

SUMMER READING is very important and many students made a commitment to read at least 4 books this summer.  I already have my list comprised and will enjoy the Nook versions of several books this summer.

Our custodian, Bob, passes through what remains of the library/media center.

ACTIVE 60 places an emphasis on students getting outdoors for at least 60 minutes EVERYDAY this summer for some physical activity.  I know I will be participating in the Spring Lake Heritage Festival Run this month as well as riding my bike 100 miles to help support the efforts of Bluebird Cancer Retreats.  Please enjoy the Michigan outdoors and remain active every single day of summer vacation.

Workers are already replacing windows in the media center as part of the energy saving improvements at Lake Hills this summer.  New doors, ceilings, carpet, and lighting along with improvements in heating and cooling are scheduled.

ANOTHER GREAT CLASS PLAY

SEVEN PERFORMANCES last week were received with great reviews from students and parents. Our 24 students presented two short plays this year written by Sid River, a teacher and songwriter in the United Kingdom.  "Girl in da Hoodie" featured a tough, no-nonsense main character in a very familiar childhood tale.  "Eureka!  Eureka!" focused on inventions and discoveries from the stone age to the computer age.

We would like to thank the following people for their assistance in this production: Kim Cooling, Wendy Walters, Katie Prins, Jodie LaVercombe, Melanie Reck, and Jeff Chittenden.  Below are some photo highlights of the plays (click to enlarge).

Granite (Cameron) and Grunt (Joe) discuss their design of the first wheel.

The Wright Brothers (Harry, Ben) are the right brothers for the job.

These "musicians" sing as their ship goes down.

Sir Richard Branson (Josh) consults with his banker (Kayla).

Great inventors (Jessica) require thinking time.

Little Red Hoodie (Caitlyn) torments Mr. Wolf (Joe) as he attempts to pose as Grandma.

Mrs. Riding Hood (Alexis) gives Little Red Hoodie (Caitlyn) instructions about delivery a basket of food to Grandma.

The "boys" in the hood mean business.

The real Grandma (Hailey) is assisted by her Henchman (Cassandra, Chyna).

Production Assistant Katie Prins and cast meet for dinner before our final evening performance.

OUR FIELD DAY finally took place after two rain postponements.  Students from all Grand Haven elementary schools enjoyed the annual event at Lakeshore Middle School.

Maddy, Jessica, and Chyna chill out on Field Day.

Harry, Zac, and Jonathan prepare for the field day games.

Student teacher Katie Prins with Hailey and Sara at Field Day.