Author Julia Cook visits Winside!

Julia Cook describes the writing process to first and second graders.

Fascinating information!

Kelcie reads her poem at the Young Authors' Festival held at Wayne State College on Saturday, April 16th.  Good job, Kelcie!

Kelcie and mom Barbie enjoy the luncheon held in honor of the Young Authors.

Julia Cook holds special guest Jake.  Jake helped teach the boys and girls about how to stay safe.

Angus also helped teach the boys and girls the importance of safety. 
For more information about Julia Cook go to www.juliacookonline.com

SAVE THE DATE!

On Monday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. the Winside First Graders will conduct a tour of Washington, D.C. in the multi-purpose room.  Grandparents, other family members, friends, and community are invited.  Since we are serving light refreshments after the tour, we would like a ball park count.  I will send slips home requesting that information.  If your child will be unable to attend, please let me know ASAP.

We are looking forward to a fabulous tour!

Your partner in education,
Ms. Loetscher

GREAT website!

First Grade just finished another awesome session in the computer lab.  They are begging to be able to go to this site!   :)  This is a free site and is very user friendly.  Drum roll, please!  The site is:  www.starfall.com


Have fun!!

P.S.  Forgot to mention that the site is very educational!

Life on the Farm slide show courtesy of Mrs. Kollath

 The First Graders attended the Madison County Life on the Farm Field Day held at the Madison County Fairgrounds on March 22nd.  It was an awesome opportunity to observe farm animals and learn more about agriculture!  The students visited eight different stations set up in the arena including those featuring goats, dairy cows, beef, horses and mules, sheep, swine, poultry, and the barn.  Special thanks to Mrs. Kollath for putting the pictures in a slideshow for us.  Click on the link below.

http://animoto.com/play/qZgjEmAOtIYdMVXolblxBg