Due to the amount of snow days we have had this year, we will be adding days to our school year—delaying the start to our summer vacation. You can find the new date here on our school website.
Tag archives for summer
Summer With Georgia the Gecko?
Are you interested in having Georgia the Gecko stay with you over the summer? If so, complete this survey. I will pick one winning babysitting family on June 4. Wonder what goes into babysitting Georgia? It’s simple: 1. Change water dish daily. 2. Turn her heat lamp on in the morning and off at night. [...]
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Who needs an appendix anyway?
Dear Mrs. Reagan, It’s me, Ingrid! This summer my sister Eva and I stayed at my grandparents on Portage Lake in Onekama. We learned to sail, waterski, play tennis and so much more. We also went to Sleeping Bear Dunes. But the most important thing to know is that yesterday I got my appendix out. [...]
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Dear Mrs. Reagan, This summer I have read a lot of books. I also went to Michigan’s Adventure. I rode Shivering Timbers and it felt like I was flying going down the hill. I also rode Mad Mouse. We went to Mackinac Island and went on a horse carriage tour ride. The fudge was excellent. [...]
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Summer Fun with Molly and Lucy
The summer flew by because I was trying to keep up with my busy little girls! The heat never phased them and Lucy insisted on spending as much time as possible “ahside” (outside) on her “sings” (swing). Our little trooper Molly kept right up with her big sister and squeals with delight every time we [...]
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Falling Can Be Worth the FUN!
Today, I opened my email to find emails from two 5th graders. Madison sent a message to let me know that her summer has been filled with great family trips. She is also part of the Rocket Cheer program and this is keeping her busy. Once Maddie finds a photos she will send it to [...]
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Teacher Spots Black Bear
Mrs. McDonald spent a week in Gaitlinburg, Tennessee where she hiked in the mountains, rode horses, explored caves, and white water rafted. She and her family hike up ssome very difficult trails and then jumped in the waterfalls! Mrs. McDonald was able to see many land and rock formations, as well as plant and animal [...]
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How many little campers can fit into Pioneer Park?
If you noticed your neighborhood was missing the sounds of children playing, it’s because they were at Pioneer Park with the Burget and VanHaitsma families! How many young campers can fit into Pioneer Park…at least 52! In the photos above, check out the best summer fort I have seen in a long time. It [...]
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Golf Lessons and Water Slides
Mrs. Kok (pronounced like COKE) teaches our Tuesday/Thursday PK class. This past summer, she spent lots of time splashing in the water with her daughter, Cameron. Mrs. Kok worked at improving her golf game with summer golf lessons. Visit her blog to see who looks more apprehensive going down the water slide: Mrs. Kok or [...]
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Go Ahead…Celebrate S’more!
Did you know today is National S’more Day? Quick….run out to the nearest grocery store and pick up a package of graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows. If you don’t have a fire pit to roast your marshmallows, you can make these in your microwave. Mr. Bowen, one of our teachers, is one of the [...]



