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Almost There...


Thank you to Ruth Ayres for the opportunity to focus on celebrations every week! September 19 will mark our 100th celebration! Please join us!

This week marks the return to work for me. There's a new feeling in the school...lots of energy and excitement! I see lots of smiles and I notice so much positivity. It's exhilarating! 

Today, I celebrate those that are new to our school community! Your motivation and energy are contagious and I already see the impact you are making on our community!

I celebrate the returning staff members who are pulling together to help and support those new to our building and our profession! 

I celebrate the amazing and hard working custodian staff. Our building looks beautiful!! Thank you for all you've done to maintain this beautiful environment!

I celebrate my classroom. After hours of work, I'm almost there. It's almost done...here's a peek inside...









To fully appreciate the lights, 
watch this short video...

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  1. Beth S.August 22, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Your room looks fabulous! Here's to a great school year!

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  2. Tony KeeferAugust 22, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Wow. Best wishes for a great start to the school year!

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  3. CarolAugust 22, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Your room looks great! Have a great year!

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  4. Terje August 22, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    The pillows with inspirational words are thoughtful details in the learning environment you have created.. Happy New School Year! It will be wonderful.

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  5. BernadetteAugust 22, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Your classroom is a very inviting space for learning. Wishing you a year filled with the joy of learning and teaching.

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  6. Carol VarsalonaAugust 22, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Now here is a room to learn and grow in: comfy, offering choice, filled with passion, and inspiration on pillow. Great job, Michelle.

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  7. RamonaAugust 22, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Love these glimpses into classrooms! So fun to have a comfy chair and lamp in your classroom and those pillows - so inspiring. Have a wonderful new year! I'll be waiting to hear your stories!

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  8. Carrie GelsonAugust 22, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    At first I thought wow, I have never seen sparkly borders and then I realized that those are lights! So wonderful that you have brought your love of pillows into the classroom. What a relaxing space for readers and learners. Have a great year!

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  9. Margaret SimonAugust 22, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    This is definitely a place I'd like to hang out in. I know all the hard work you put into it. Looking forward to watching things develop here.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 22, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    I know lots of teachers who are about to start school and they are excited which is great for the students. Can't wait to read more of your classroom celebrations throughout the year!

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  11. JulieanneAugust 22, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I would love to be a student in your room! Love the lights, the couch and pillows. Excited to see this come to life in a few weeks!

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  12. Michele KnottAugust 22, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Just add students!
    I wish I could say we had excited teachers at our school. When I stopped by this week, there were so many disgruntled people already. Made me sad. Hopefully now classrooms are set up, things will start falling into place and there will be more smiles!

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  13. KendraAugust 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Your classroom looks tremendous! I love the lights. Thanks for seeing all the celebrations at the beginning of the school year! There is much to be thankful for!

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  14. Leigh Anne EckAugust 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Love the lights and the pillows! I know you are excited about all the "newness" in your school so here is to a great school year!

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  15. Linda BAugust 23, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Your room looks fabulous, Michelle. How wonderful to bring in those great pillows & create such an inviting space, among others. Best wishes this coming week!

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  16. CrystalAugust 23, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Your room looks like an amazing learning space. I especially love the pillows. I wish you an amazing school year. :)

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