Next, I want to welcome our 2 newest students. Paige has actually been with us most of the year...joining us for our special classes. We are now lucky to have her with us all day every day! We also had Kaylie join us just a few days before Paige. How lucky are we! Two more great kids for our classroom! I didn't think things could get any better and then they did! Welcome, girls!
We are finally getting back to some routines since conferences are over. As usual, the kids ask me EVERY day for some silent reading time. I have truly never had a class that wants to read sooo much! Mrs. Jones, our librarian, has even been very impressed! I love it!
We have also been working on triple digit by double digit multiplication and the long division algorithm. (Impressive, isn't it!) The kids have been working super hard on it and are now the "experts". They actually take turns doing the teaching now. They would love it if you would make up some problems to practice at home. 
Probably the biggest news of the week is the hatching of the walking stick eggs! I had no idea how many we were going to have. I took these pictures one day and the next day, there were about 3 times as many on the screen. Yikes! 
Also, remember Camp Reed is May 20 - 21. Mark your calendars. We are still looking for chaperones, especially males. Let me know if you are interested!
