Dunk Tank 2012

Spring Carnival has come and gone!  It was a fun night!  Here are some pics to prove it.  Thanks Mom and Dad for being there!

Girls on the Run

On Tuesday and Thursday you won't find me in my classroom after school.  

I will be coaching Girls on the Run (GOTR)! 

Spring 2011 has brought 32 girls and 2 extra coaches. 

Girls on the Run is so much FUN!  

Vision of Girls on the Run: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Character Day

So we have Peace Days at our school.  If we as a school can solve our conflicts in a peaceful way (i.e. no hitting) we get a Peace Day.  Every so often we celebrate.  

Today was the day of celebrating 15 peace days.  

It was dress up as your favorite character. 

I was BubbleWrap Girl!

Brought to you by the Disney TV show Sonny with a Chance on the sketch Loser Force Five! (okay so I know you are dying to see this sketch so take one minute and have a good laugh)  My nephews and nieces always get a kick out of this show and I probably laugh just as much or more than they do!

My desk

So my desk has been over run with drawings of Hallmark's Hoops and Yoyo!  My students this year are CrAzY about them!  I love these guys (both my students and Hoops and Yoyo)!  They talk about manners (like how to raise your hand and washing your hands).  Plus they have plenty of ecards to browse and enjoy! I try to celebrate their birthday by having them choose their favorite ecard.  I also try to celebrate the different holidays throughout the school year.

Here are some of my favorites: 

Let's Bee Friends 

Making of your Birthday Card

We Interrupt Your Day 

Happy Birthday or Else!

Wiggly Halloween

If you are in need of a laugh, check these guys out!

Come on you know you want to!

First Day of School

Are you ready to set sail on the 2011 - 2012 school year?

I am!

Girls on the Run is so much Fun!

This day had finally come!  The GOTR 5K!  It was a beautiful day!

I was so proud of all of the girls!  

Dunk Tank

Second year in a row.  okay.  I think the kiddos have been practicing.  The water felt really good especially after the 100 degree day!  Here are some pictures.  Enjoy:

Terrific Thursday

Last Thursday was incredibly!  At the end of a long day of molding the minds of America's Future.  Geneva came and gave a presentation to my students about Navajos.  I had Girls on the Run after school where we talked about cooperation.  Then I spent the evening with Geneva at the Musical Instrument Museum.  It was amazing!  We spent about an hour and a half there and still there was plenty more to see.  Enjoy the pictures of my busy day!

Coach Brilliant

Today was the day I was counting down to. At my school I am helping with a program called Girls on the Run which "encourages girls in 3rd through 5th grade to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our 10-week curricula address all aspects of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being."


It was a great beginning!  As part of day one the girls (12 of them) got to pick a name.  After a name game where I gave the example of Brilliant Beth they decided to call me Coach Brilliant.  
I like it!  
Here are some pictures:

Classroom Fun

Have I ever mentioned how much I love my job?

Notes

This year more than ever I get notes from my students.  Here is one I got the other day.

Decades Dance

Decades Dance - verb; noun

1. to move one's feet and/or body to the accompany of music played during the 1950's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and now
2. dance like crazy with your students
3. have lots of fun

Best compliment I've ever gotten as a teacher was this past week.  Mrs. B came to our school and played air guitar, used different voices, etc.  My students turned to me and said, "Ms. Dibble she's crazier than you!"  Well last night I got a little crazy and had a good time!  Enjoy!

a gift from the heart

As a teacher I get several gifts before the Winter Break.  Things like lotions, gift cards, books, ornaments, etc.  The students really like watching me open their gifts and I try to make them feel as special as possible.  For example if they gave me a scented candle I would have the kids smell it and comment of how nice it smells.  

This year my students did something I've never had happen before.  

They secretly signed it, passed it around, 

and left it on my desk!  

I'm the luckiest teacher ever!

Funny Friday

            So I may not get things right off the bat but at least they come.  I am not really sure when this started but in high school one of my teachers always cracked jokes and about 10 seconds (it was more like 5) I would always be laughing.  The jokes were really corny too. 
            Yesterday I had playground duty and many students come up to say hi.  This incident came from a couple of students I didn't know.  They were probably in second grade. They came up to me while we were all lining up after the morning bell and said

“You’re number one!”

            I was so touched and thought, "That's so sweet."
            You can imagine my amazement when another student came up to me and said the same thing.  I thought, "Wow, I am number one."
            Just as the second student walked away it dawned on me.  For the Book Fair we had our pictures taken with a mask and the students had to guess the picture with the correct teacher.  Guess which number was mine!  Yep, number one.

Last of School!!

It's always a bittersweet moment for me.  (tear)  Summer here I come!!

March Update

Where did March go?  I've been really busy.  Here are some pictures of what I've been up to.  Enjoy!

I went hiking with Adam's Family. We went to Fat Man's Pass at South Mountain.

I went to the temple! Look how beatiful the flowers are! Love it!

Went to a Spring Training game with the family!

I ran the 5K at Susan's first annual run! I am not a runner like Susan was. I love the idea of running but actually running is a different story. I was so touched by all of the poeple who came and supported Susan whether they were running or helping or even just there. Susan was a wonderful friend to anyone she met. I love the picture my Dad took of my running across the finish line. In the lower left hand corner you can see my Mom pointing at me. They were so proud of me! I could hear my Mom say, "There she is!" as I rounded the last corner of the race. To be honest I think they were a little worried about me.  I came in 180 with 44:54 as my time. Next year I hope to do better.

Friday night the event my class had been waiting finally came. I chance to dunk Ms.Dibble in the dunk tank at the school's Spring Carnival. We rented the wet suits from a local scuba shop. I felt like an X-Men.  The water was REALLY cold! I had a really long line and got dunked numerous times.