Beginning of The Year

Beginning of The Year

Check out the Slideshow I created with a few of the pictures I have from this year. This slideshow was made using Animoto, a free moviemaker website application. Overall, the program was pretty easy to use and all I had to do was choose my pictures, a template that was already created, and add the song of my choice (from their online library). I don't LOVE the application, as the Free version only allows a 30 sec. video to be made, BUT uploading this video was really simple. All I did was click the Blogger icon, and VOILA... the video was embedded in this post. Enjoy!

Expect Some Changes...

As many of you know, I am currently taking classes to receive my Master's of Education from The University of Tampa. As part of my studies, I am going to be journaling my successes and struggles as I ATTEMPT to integrate more and more technology into my batch of resources. Most of the work will be done updating and enhancing my blog in a way that makes it more interactive for both parents and students. My hope is that I can find a way to get my students more involved. I hope you will continue to support my blog as I work to improve it throughout the next few months. Keep an eye out for new features and gadgets throughout the site. I enjoy gaining ANY and ALL feedback on what you think works and what is useless (or boring). Thanks for taking a ride on this educational journey with me! I look forward to building my academic toolbox as I work through these next few months.

First Day Jitters

Here are some of the letters the students wrote during their first day of fifth grade.

All- American Student Update

Gorrie Movie Night

• Who:  Gorrie Students and Their Families (Students must be accompanied by an adult.)

• When:  Monday, September 26th at 6:15pm
• What:  Invited to Attend the Movie Dolphin Tale, which is a 2-D, PG rated movie   

• Inspired by the incredible true story of Winter, a dolphin who was rescued off the Florida coast and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, after her tail became caught in a crab trap.  This uplifting family-oriented adventure details the unique bond between an injured dolphin and a young boy.  When Winter loses her tail in a tragic accident, her young friend convinces the locals to build her a prosthetic replacement, inspiring hope and courage in handicapped people across the globe.   
• Where: Westshore Plaza Movie Theater (Capacity:  391)
• Cost: Children $7.00 and Adults $10.00
• Why:  To earn entries in Westshore Plaza’s “Earning for Learning” program!

**Those Students Who Attend Will Receive A No Homework Pass**

Some Great Science Vids

Here are some Energy resources for your children to take a look at!

Schoolhouse Rock- Energy Blues

Bill Nye (part 1)

Bill Nye (part 2)

Bill Nye (part 3)

Potential and Kinetic Energy Song

ENJOY!

Family Dinner Night

Gorrie is hosting a Family Dinner Night at Westshore Mall in the Food Court on Monday, September 19th from 5:00-6:00pm. What a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your child's classmates and teacher! After dinner, please take your receipts to the Guest Services desk located near Macy's. We will receive one entry for each receipt. Thank you in advance for your support!

All- American Student Week 2

Congrats to you!