School Spirit Week | Pajama Day and Nerd Day

This year EPAA's School Spirit Week coincides with Red Ribbon Week so our daily dress-up themes fit catch-phrases that encourage kids to stay away from drugs and to also take a stand against bullying.

MONDAY— PAJAMA DAY
“Follow your dreams...don’t do drugs or bully.”
TUESDAY— NERD DAY
“I’m too smart for drugs and bullying.”
WEDNESDAY— BOOK, TV, OR MOVIE CHARACTER DAY
“Drugs and bullying are not in my character.”
THURDAY—TACKY CLOTHES and CRAZY HAIR DAY
“It’s tacky to bully or do drugs.”
FRIDAY—BRIGHT DAY: WEAR BRIGHT COLORS AND SUNGLASSES
“I’m too bright to do drugs or bully.”

 Here are some pictures from Pajama Day:

And two pictures of these cuties from Nerd Day:

Fire Safety Unit

The kids learned all about fire prevention and fire safety. The activity that they enjoyed the most was learning what to do in case they are on fire. We all practiced how to Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll. We also learned and then practiced what to say if we have to call 911 in an emergency. Almost all the kids were able to tell the 911 dispatcher (role played by none other than me) their home address during the pretend emergency.

Here is a collage of several kids practicing how to Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll.

The following are educational videos that the kids enjoyed learning from during class that I promised I would share here:

Morning Routine

Here is a part of our daily morning routine. The line leader leads out and we recite the following:

• "The Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag
• "The Star Spangled Banner" (on Mondays)
• EPAA's school motto
• Love
• Learn
• Lead
• Our classroom rules
• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Be ready to learn
• Be really safe
• Our classroom pledge
• I will do my best.
• I will make smart choices.
• I will have a positive attitude.

Here's a video of the kids doing this part of our morning routine. Enjoy!