Hablamos Espanol!

Spanish class is so much fun!

As you can see, we've been learning some new dance moves.

Cha, cha, cha, and Mexican Hat Dance!

Senora Tanner teaching us how to say our names.

Me llamo. . .

Thank you, Senora Tanner, for teaching us this year!

HaPpY BirThDaY!

Today at school, we had the privilege of helping to celebrate this sweet girl's birthday!

Happy birthday, to you.

Happy birthday, to you.

Happy birthday, God bless you.

Happy birthday, to you.

Her sweet mommy came with treats and a book for the class! I'm not sure what the boys and girls enjoyed more.

Happy birthday!

Olympic Day, 2011.

No question, one of my most favorite things we do at the Heiskell School is Olympic Day. I remember my very first one, just 6 years ago, just watching in amazement, the parade of nations, opening ceremonies, and walking my third graders around to every event. How fun for me to experience Olympic Day on the other side as a spectator with my pre-kindergarten class. While the pressure is not as intense, the excitement surely is there!

Here we are all lined up ready for the torch run and parade of nations.

Each year an 8th grader is chosen to be the torch runner for Olympic Day, what an honor!

After the torch run is the parade of nations, where each of the boys and girls lines up with their country to parade around the field and walk to the track to begin the games.

Coach leading the pack, "Let the games begin!"

We began by watching this year's third graders compete in the water balloon toss, what fun!

What a sweet picture of these girls in my class. They loved being outside with their friends.

Another sweet picture of some cute classmates.

Here are some 2nd graders competing in the sack race.

We ended our afternoon at the sponge relay. Trust me, it was very tempting to grab a sponge a douse the children, but I refrained!

Happy Olympic Day!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter from my family to yours!

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’

Luke 24:1-7

Trees at Heiskell

Last Friday was a busy day at our school. We hosted the Atlanta Opera, and two of our beautiful trees came down with the help of a giant crane. The students were in awe of the large machines and all of the men helping to take the tree down.

This particular tree was planted over 40 years ago by Mr. Reynolds, the grandfather of one of our classmates and the husband of the infamous Miss Pat!

We had a bird's eye view, as the tree stood just outside of our classroom window.

Needless to say, the children were glued. What a neat thing for them to be able to experience!

This was the largest part of the trunk that came off. I love how the flag is waving in the background.

Another shot of the children excitedly watching the action from our window.

According to Miss Cyndie, this type of tree originates in the northern part of our country and is not acclimated to the hot weather of the south. In fact, it lasted much longer than anyone thought it would. What a treat for our boys and girls to hear a piece of history from our school and to be able to witness firsthand it changing.

The Pirates of Penzance

Last Friday, the children at The Heiskell School were in for quite a treat. The Atlanta Opera came to our school to perform, with the help of some very special students, The Pirates of Penzance. It was amazing!

You'll notice in the background some pretty fine looking pirates!

The students even participated in singing the choruses of many of the songs.

The cast from the Atlanta Opera always does a wonderful job when they come to our school.

This is the first year I remember students participating in the songs, and it is such a nice addition to the performance.

I'm fairly certain all who came were entertained! Be on the look out for performances by The Atlanta Opera this summer at Cobb Galleria. This might be a nice outing for your family!

HaPpY BirThDaY!

Just before spring break, we celebrated this pretty girl's birthday. She even got some help from her little brother passing out her treats!

Happy birthday, to you!

Happy birthday, to you!

Happy birthday, God bless you!

Happy birthday, to you!