Another great week!

I have continued meeting with all of the classes.  Remember...we're doing things a bit differently this year.  Instead of holding classes every other week, Ms. Brown and I are meeting with each class for three weeks in a row.  At the end of the three weeks, the students will have their library lessons for three consecutive weeks.

We began discussing bullying and some of the behaviors that students see others exhibit.  I firmly believe that we need to focus on the 'witnesses' to these actions.  If we can get the witnesses to take a stand, some of the bullying may be eliminated.

I also discussed Student Council with fifth grade students.  If they are interested, they need to return their applications to their classroom teachers for approval by September 21, 2012.  Parents must also sign the application.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

Your Friend, 
Mrs. Muller

And We're Off!

What a great start to a great school year!  I have had the opportunity to visit almost all of the classrooms during the last two weeks and I have enjoyed getting to know everyone!  I will meet the rest of the classes next week after the Labor Day break.  

During our counselor lesson, I gave each student a self-referral form.  Students are asked to complete these and put them in my bowl when they'd like to visit me.  I always look forward to talking to students.  I've also given each student a folder that they will use to keep track of all of their 'counselor work' during the school year.  I encourage then to share this information with parents.  

Finally, I shared my 'Random Acts of Kindness' jar.  If students are observed being unfriendly to an adult or classmate, I will ask them to randomly select something kind to do.  Students seemed skeptical about this idea, but I assured them that it will help them act more respectfully towards others.  More details to follow.....

I hope everyone has a great end to the first FULL week of school.  Remember...Gracemor Crusaders are RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, AND READY TO LEARN!

Your Friend, 
Mrs. Muller

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Welcome to another fantastic year of learning at Gracemor Elementary School!  We are going to have a great school year!  Tuesday was the first day of school and it was so exciting to see all of my friends from last year.  I was also happy to meet our new Gracemor Crusader friends!  

We have a new counselor to Gracemor.  Ms. Brown will be teaching Kindergarten and 4th grade and I will teach 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.  My office is in the same place as last year, A10, right next to Door #2.  Stop by anytime, as long as it's ok with your teacher!  

I'm looking to working together to help all of our friends be the 'best that we can be!'

Your Friend,
Mrs. Muller

Careers???

Now that we've begun our career unit, Mrs. Muller wants to know what you want to be 'when you grow up.'

Bullies Never Win!

During the last week, we've been discussing different bullying behaviors.  I've also read Bullies Never Win with first and second grade students.  What can you do if you see someone bully your friends or classmates?

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Think about Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.  It was very difficult for Lilly to make good choices.  What does it look like when you're making good choices in your classroom?

Pet Boy

I've enjoyed reading Pet Boy with first and second graders.  Stanley was not very responsible, but he eventually learned his lesson.  How can you show that you're responsible?