Today’s ticket drawing winner is… Jack! (Welcome back, Jack.)

Today we talked more about Minnesota Symbols.  We’re learning about various topics that relate to Minnesota in preparation for writing an A-Z book about MN.  Students are also reading about another Minnesota icon, Charles Lindbergh.  We’ve watched some video clips about his life in order to build background knowledge.  Now we’ll read about his journey as the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Our Mill City Museum Field trip is Thursday!  Students should bring a bag lunch to school on Thursday.  We have 6 parent volunteers attending the trip with us, so we’ve got lots of helpers as we explore the museum and view the great exhibits.  We’ll board the bus at 8:55 and return to school at approximately 1:30.  Students with Thursday book clubs will meet after we return that day.

See you tomorrow for backwards shirt day!

-Mr. Hardy

Today’s ticket drawing winner was… Ben!

Welcome back after the long weekend.  It was great to be able to conference with families last week.  It’s a joy to share students’ successes and goals as we move into the final trimester of the year. 

The carnival is this Saturday!  Visit Mr. Hardy at the pop toss at 11:30!  To prepare for the big day, make sure to participate in Spirit Week!  Tomorrow is “crazy hair day”.  Mr. Hardy will do his best…  He doesn’t have much to work with.

Our carnival theme basket is gaining donations.  Thank you to families who’ve been able to contribute to this important carnival fundraiser.  If you can donate an item for out “Great Outdoors” basket, Cedar Ridge will benefit greatly!

See you tomorrow!

- Mr. Hardy

We had a good day with our subsitute today.  The report was positive, and it’s great to see students showing respect to all adults who work with us.

Mr. Hardy learned a lot of new, interesting ideas at his professional development training today.  The topic was NUA strategies for engaging all learners and fostering high intellectual performance.  We’ll be using these powerful teaching/learning/thinking strategies in our class.

Volunteers Needed for Mill City Museum Field Trip
If you’re interested in joining us for the Mill City Museum field trip next Thursday, March 11, please write a note to Mr. Hardy or send an email.  We need 4-6 parents to help lead small groups for part of the day.  We hope a few parents can join us for this fun event!

See you at conferences Wednesday and Thursday!

-Mr. Hardy