What's new for Trimester 2!

As I return from my maternity leave I feel very fortunate to be working in such a great school district! Everyone has been very welcoming and the kids have been so great to see again and to meet some for the first time! I'm looking forward to a great year with the eighth graders.

This week we are kicking off our 1960's unit and will begin reading The Outsiders. For those of you that don't know or remember, The Outsiders takes place during the 1960's which will be a nice tie-in to the 60's debates. This week students began watching an overview video showing some highlights from the 60's and we will be discussing the historical events in more detail. Next week students will learn about the 60's debates and will be assigned their roles/debate topics!

This is a great unit and the students always have a great time researching and learning about an era they know little or nothing about!

Happy Halloween!

Harvest Time

Happy Fall to all of you! Here is Charlotte at the pumpkim patch. I will be back at school in about one month. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of my students this year!

Charlotte is 3 months old!

Bath Time!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Lakeview. As you know I am currently on maternity leave, but I will see you all in November. In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying Mrs. Johnson as your sub.

It's a GIRL!

Okay for all of my students and parents that have been waiting a guessing...It's a GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Charlotte Veronica was born on June 30 and weighed 8lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long!

Charlotte is keeping Mom and Dad busy.

Week 36

This week begins week 36 of pregnancy (Week 36 picture is on the right side of the blog). I am ready to be DONE - well except before I wash the clothes and finish up the nursery. As most of you know - I want this baby early, but Grandma Trader hopes that baby will be patient until after the 22nd since she will be in the UK until then. Personally, I think June 14th sounds like a nice day to have a baby! All that matters is that we have a little one who is healthy.

The race begins...we will see who has the first grandchild on the Hayes side. If I go late and Jennifer goes early she could be bringing her little man into the world while I'm still cooking! Any bets????

I hope you have enjoyed the pictures during these last nine months - especially those of you who haven't been able to see me live and moving in big slow motions!

Hopefully the next time you check out the blog you will see Baby Hayes!

To all of my 8th graders - best of luck to you in your latest endeavors - high school will be a wonderful experience. I'll be back at Lakeview in November and I know how many of you like to stop by on your shortened days so please remember to visit. I promise I will update the blog in the summer so you finally know what "Kermit" is! Congratulations on your graduation this week - you have all been a wonderful group of students and I will miss you all.