Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary | Mom Congress School Transformation Contest
VOTE EVERYDAY AND PASS IT ON!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Vote for DLJ everyday! We want that track built!
Click off to the side and vote daily for DLJ. We need this 20,000 dollars for our Cathy Adkins track.
Vote and be a part of something HUGE!
Mrs. Uber
Vote and be a part of something HUGE!
Mrs. Uber
Monday, August 1, 2011
Happy Meals and Phosphoric Acid Make Mrs. Uber Ponder her Choices!
Come on, get happy?
and....
Happy Meal after five months!
This year, we tackled many health issues as a class and so many of you took your hard earned knowledge home and focused on teaching others wellness and nutrition. We used tools like pedometers to measure our steps taken in one day over a two week period and even graphed (into the thousands!!!) our progress. Perhaps my favorite thing we did this year was our "Heath in the News" project and we talked about two main things: Happy Meals and chocolate milk at school as a way to get kids to consume (to take in, eat) more calcium (good for your growing bones).
We talked about toys being banned and the marketing to your age group at the cost of your health. We talked about masking nutrients in syrups that aren't natural. You made great choices in the cafeteria and at home and showed me the results in your daily snack!
We also had a great article written about us by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and congratulations, we were featured in President Bill Clinton's CGI America annual report to the media for our use of our beloved (vocabulary word!) Paul Pierce "Fitness Breaks" videos in class.
All this being said, Mrs. Uber had a wake up call today at the pediatrician for Owen and Keira. We looked at our intake of fast foods, even those that don't necessarily have fries or toys, and were told to cut it out! Especially the soda. (Cue the jaws music da dum, da dum...da-da-dah....) Owen and Keira don't drink much of it, but this summer we went a little wild---vacation, grandma's house, you name it, soda was abundant (another vocabulary word!).
Doctor: "Do you guys know what phosphoric acid is?"
Mrs. Uber: "Um, yes it's in my toilet bowl cleaner, right?"
Doctor: "Well, it's in your Coke Zero, Pepsi and colas and if it breaks down the minerals in your toilet, imagine what it does to your body?". (I was thinking what a great "Captain Underpants" story line this could be...but I needed to focus on the conversation at hand).
So, the kids groaned and I vowed that no more fast food, no more sodas (even me!) for a while. The key is moderation but I wanted to share this with you that even I, your health conscious teacher, need to learn and be reminded what healthy living looks like.
Now, share these articles above with your parents and take a look at a Happy Meal photographed over the period of five months....Now that could be made into one 0f Franny K. Stein's monsters!
We only have a few weeks left of summer so make it fun, healthy and minds on, hands on!
Mrs. Uber
and....
Happy Meal after five months!
This year, we tackled many health issues as a class and so many of you took your hard earned knowledge home and focused on teaching others wellness and nutrition. We used tools like pedometers to measure our steps taken in one day over a two week period and even graphed (into the thousands!!!) our progress. Perhaps my favorite thing we did this year was our "Heath in the News" project and we talked about two main things: Happy Meals and chocolate milk at school as a way to get kids to consume (to take in, eat) more calcium (good for your growing bones).
We talked about toys being banned and the marketing to your age group at the cost of your health. We talked about masking nutrients in syrups that aren't natural. You made great choices in the cafeteria and at home and showed me the results in your daily snack!
We also had a great article written about us by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and congratulations, we were featured in President Bill Clinton's CGI America annual report to the media for our use of our beloved (vocabulary word!) Paul Pierce "Fitness Breaks" videos in class.
All this being said, Mrs. Uber had a wake up call today at the pediatrician for Owen and Keira. We looked at our intake of fast foods, even those that don't necessarily have fries or toys, and were told to cut it out! Especially the soda. (Cue the jaws music da dum, da dum...da-da-dah....) Owen and Keira don't drink much of it, but this summer we went a little wild---vacation, grandma's house, you name it, soda was abundant (another vocabulary word!).
Doctor: "Do you guys know what phosphoric acid is?"
Mrs. Uber: "Um, yes it's in my toilet bowl cleaner, right?"
Doctor: "Well, it's in your Coke Zero, Pepsi and colas and if it breaks down the minerals in your toilet, imagine what it does to your body?". (I was thinking what a great "Captain Underpants" story line this could be...but I needed to focus on the conversation at hand).
So, the kids groaned and I vowed that no more fast food, no more sodas (even me!) for a while. The key is moderation but I wanted to share this with you that even I, your health conscious teacher, need to learn and be reminded what healthy living looks like.
Now, share these articles above with your parents and take a look at a Happy Meal photographed over the period of five months....Now that could be made into one 0f Franny K. Stein's monsters!
We only have a few weeks left of summer so make it fun, healthy and minds on, hands on!
Mrs. Uber
Thursday, July 7, 2011
SPACE SHUTTLE ENTERPRISE
Today, we visited the Udvar Hazy Smithsonian Air Museum in Chantilly, VA. We saw this shuttle which was a test vehicle and in the Spring, the Space Shuttle Discovery will replace it. Discovery had nearly 30 missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). We also saw a P-38, which my grandfather flew in WWII. Tomorrow is my last day in the DC area, which we are planning to end with another visit to Smithsonian museums we missed and a trip to Ford's theatre.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
On my way to North Carolina!
Thinking of you all and will share the journey.
Have a safe holiday weekend.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
William J. Clinton Foundation uses us in their annual media report!
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/buildingabetterworld/watch.php?id=8
Click the link above and watch our fitness break! Jamerson also found out that we are an "A" school, we can't be stopped!
Click the link above and watch our fitness break! Jamerson also found out that we are an "A" school, we can't be stopped!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Almost 9,000 reading minutes logged!
School Name:
DOUGLAS L JAMERSON ELEM SCHOOL
Rank:
366
Minutes:
8468
KEEP IT UP!!!!!! The top 25 schools get in the record books!
Congrats, future third graders. It was great to see you all logging your minutes at the library and the logs you're filling in at home.
Don't forget, your reading logs came home with the newsletter-fill them in too!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Summer Library Day for Mrs. Uber's Class and New Project, Grade for Mrs. Uber
I hope everyone is having a splendid summer and that you are working on your bridge project work as well as having fun!
Saturday, we had our first meeting at the Library. In attendance were: Karina, Will, Stevmoney, Cameron, Kelsey, Neida, Caden and Nevaeh!
We had fun looking over "Critic's Corner" submissions and seeing how we are progressing in Mathematics, Writing and Reading. Don't forget to update your reading log each and every day!
Practice your 3rd Grade Dolch list as well.
Next time, I know more will join as everyone is traveling and busy this summer.
This leads me to my next order of business: where is Mrs. Uber going to be next year?
Hint #1: the grade is an odd number
Hint #2: she gets to go to KSC next spring
Hint #3: She'll be giving tours as well as sharing how awesome our school is!
Leave me your guesses as a comment!
Check this link out for a project I am hoping to have funded for my class next year: UBERPROJECT
Until next time, have a great summer and I will see you July 16th at 10:00 AM.
Mrs. Uber
Saturday, we had our first meeting at the Library. In attendance were: Karina, Will, Stevmoney, Cameron, Kelsey, Neida, Caden and Nevaeh!
We had fun looking over "Critic's Corner" submissions and seeing how we are progressing in Mathematics, Writing and Reading. Don't forget to update your reading log each and every day!
Practice your 3rd Grade Dolch list as well.
Next time, I know more will join as everyone is traveling and busy this summer.
This leads me to my next order of business: where is Mrs. Uber going to be next year?
Hint #1: the grade is an odd number
Hint #2: she gets to go to KSC next spring
Hint #3: She'll be giving tours as well as sharing how awesome our school is!
Leave me your guesses as a comment!
Check this link out for a project I am hoping to have funded for my class next year: UBERPROJECT
Until next time, have a great summer and I will see you July 16th at 10:00 AM.
Mrs. Uber
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Must See Movie: Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
For the past few summers. Owen and Keira choose a book series to read and then we watch the movie for a "compare and contrast". This summer, we chose the Judy Moody books. This movie is terrific and just as fun as the books! Boys, you might have read the "Stink" series which is based on Judy's brother, James "Stink" Moody.
The books are fun and a nice read for your summer break. So, check the books out from the library and then cool off in a movie theater later to see the action yourself, on the big screen!
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The books are fun and a nice read for your summer break. So, check the books out from the library and then cool off in a movie theater later to see the action yourself, on the big screen!
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Awards Day! Second Grade: I have been honored to teach you!
Almost big third graders!
Proud teacher!
Mrs. Uber with Zaniyah, Josh and Katelyn.
Handing Will's award to him for outstanding achievement in math!
Again with my honorees for art, engineering and trailblazing!
Everyone did an amazing job this year. Remember, we meet on June 18th to read, write and problem solve at the library.Don't forget to log your Scholastic minutes daily!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Last Day Fun
To my class,
I am going to miss you over the summer but know I will see you at our summer gatherings. I am anxious to see your success next year as third graders. Read every day to avoid the "summer slide".
Below are some pictures of our day so far. We've played Chess, Mousetrap, Stratego and Candy Land.
I am going to miss you over the summer but know I will see you at our summer gatherings. I am anxious to see your success next year as third graders. Read every day to avoid the "summer slide".
Below are some pictures of our day so far. We've played Chess, Mousetrap, Stratego and Candy Land.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
I am so proud of you! Scholatic Summer Reading Challenge starts off with a bang!
School Name:
DOUGLAS L JAMERSON ELEM SCHOOL
Rank:
289
Minutes:
5300
Guys, you make me proud...keep it up.
Remember, if we are one of the top 20 schools, we get into the World Record Book!
Keep it up and keep winning prizes through scholastic!
Have a great weekend everyone!
DOUGLAS L JAMERSON ELEM SCHOOL
Rank:
289
Minutes:
5300
Guys, you make me proud...keep it up.
Remember, if we are one of the top 20 schools, we get into the World Record Book!
Keep it up and keep winning prizes through scholastic!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Inspiration in our Hometown
We are in the process of writing Bennie letters and telling him what a great role model he is to us. He shows us that we should never give up on our dreams and we must work hard everyday.
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