Cleaning with Shaving Cream...oh, and wearing it too!

Dear Room 10 Families,

     As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share some final pictures with you.  This morning, the children helped me clean with shaving cream.  In addition to cleaning their desk, many of the kids decided to apply the shaving cream to their face.  As I update this blog, they are still "toiling" over their desks. They are having such a fun time socializing and cleaning.

     Yesterday, a letter was sent home about the Moving On Ceremony next Tuesday night.  Please arrive no later than 6:45pm.  I will be in our classroom awaiting their arrival.  The ceremony will last for approximately one hour, and a reception will immediately follow in the cafeteria.

      Thank you for sharing your children with me this year.  I have done my very best to ensure that each of them are ready for the challenges the middle school will have to offer.  Take care and have a wonderful summer!  Lester Betor & Class

Nature's Classroom - Day 3

Greetings from NC!

      Here is one last group photo of 5B!  We will see you between 1:30 and 2:00.   Take care, Lester

Nature's Classroom - Day 2

Greetings from Nature's Classroom!

       Last night the children participated in a team building activity called "Quest" and enjoyed a bonfire where they toasted marshmallows and made s'mores.   We also participated in a sing-a-long! It was a beautiful evening.
      Bedtime was quite a challenge for the boys and girls. It was almost midnight before most of the children finally fell asleep, but they were wide awake at 5am!  Needless to say, we will ALL be exhausted when we return home.
      As I write this blog, the field groups are out exploring the woods and preparing for tonight's "Oregon Trail" simulation.  The children are super excited about everything, including the meals. This morning's fare was waffle sticks and sausage.  YUMMY!
      I am attaching photos of the children enjoying Nature's Classroom.  Enjoy

Greetings from Nature's Classroom in Becket, MA!

We had a very successful entry into the world of Nature's Classroom.  The bus ride was uneventful, fortunately!  The children enjoyed "getting-to-know-you" games upon their arrival and moved into their cabins.  After a lunch of hot dogs, baked mac & cheese and salad bar, the children took a short hike with their field groups and selected their afternoon classes.  Right now they are experiencing their first class.  Some of the classes include, dam building, making shelters in the woods, orienteering and stomp rockets.  As you might imagine, they are very excited.  Tonight's evening activity will be Quest; a team-building activity.  So far the experience has been perfect.  I will touch base with you all again tomorrow...here are a few bus photos.  Take care, Lester B. and class