![Summer Teacher Adventures vol. 9 - Mme. Jibladze]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560447943/woodsacademyorg/suwcmpvkih3prlkfrpa2/WhiteDinner5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560447943/woodsacademyorg/suwcmpvkih3prlkfrpa2/WhiteDinner5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560447943/woodsacademyorg/suwcmpvkih3prlkfrpa2/WhiteDinner5.jpg","width":800}])
I was lucky enough to attend Le Dîner en blanc in Paris this year thanks to my mom, who received the coveted invitation after having attended several Dîners en blanc in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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![Congratulations Class of 2019!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560357308/woodsacademyorg/kdiscdazj5ijkng375vu/Woods_8Grad2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560357308/woodsacademyorg/kdiscdazj5ijkng375vu/Woods_8Grad2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560357308/woodsacademyorg/kdiscdazj5ijkng375vu/Woods_8Grad2019.jpg","width":800}])
On Friday, May 31st, we celebrated and recognized the Class of 2019 for their outstanding contributions to The Woods community.
![Retaining Math Skills During Summer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560349887/woodsacademyorg/beb20rax1zzcz9w6gjfi/SummerMath3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560349887/woodsacademyorg/beb20rax1zzcz9w6gjfi/SummerMath3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560349887/woodsacademyorg/beb20rax1zzcz9w6gjfi/SummerMath3.jpg","width":800}])
Just before the last day of school, The Woods Academy hosted parents of rising 5th and 6th-grade students for a round table discussion on retaining math skills over the long summer.
![Hello for the First Time and Goodbye for the Last]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559866530/woodsacademyorg/gvp2ey1fp0xvelyu2ja5/FirstieGoodbye2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559866530/woodsacademyorg/gvp2ey1fp0xvelyu2ja5/FirstieGoodbye2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559866530/woodsacademyorg/gvp2ey1fp0xvelyu2ja5/FirstieGoodbye2.jpg","width":800}])
This week, as I finish writing report cards, pack up my classroom, and call out names at carpool one last time, I am also saying a lot of difficult goodbyes.
![Making a Meaningful Impact]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560349624/woodsacademyorg/nnwzu8md0ci9ugzaua49/LastCalltoService1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560349624/woodsacademyorg/nnwzu8md0ci9ugzaua49/LastCalltoService1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560349624/woodsacademyorg/nnwzu8md0ci9ugzaua49/LastCalltoService1.jpg","width":800}])
Our final call to service was one that didn’t disappoint, and I am so appreciative of the efforts of The Woods Community to assist Comfort Cases, whose mission is “to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care.”
![The Last Hurrah!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559840771/woodsacademyorg/wxpwqpqhh75sdfe5x9uh/8thGradeLast3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559840771/woodsacademyorg/wxpwqpqhh75sdfe5x9uh/8thGradeLast3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559840771/woodsacademyorg/wxpwqpqhh75sdfe5x9uh/8thGradeLast3.jpg","width":800}])
While nearing the end of their time at The Woods Academy, the eighth grade finished strong with a few special traditions to show them just how much they will be missed.
![Observing Habitats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559826804/woodsacademyorg/dvd8sgm8v7opecclrlso/1stGradeTerrariums3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559826804/woodsacademyorg/dvd8sgm8v7opecclrlso/1stGradeTerrariums3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559826804/woodsacademyorg/dvd8sgm8v7opecclrlso/1stGradeTerrariums3.jpg","width":800}])
The first grade studied organisms during the last month of school and created two different types of terrariums.
![Ice Cream Alliterations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559828810/woodsacademyorg/t2jcrnysogvdxbbrfxsj/4thGradeAlliteration2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559828810/woodsacademyorg/t2jcrnysogvdxbbrfxsj/4thGradeAlliteration2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559828810/woodsacademyorg/t2jcrnysogvdxbbrfxsj/4thGradeAlliteration2.jpg","width":800}])
In fourth grade, we learn about figurative language from similes and metaphors to alliterations for our big poetry unit.
![Spectacular Spring Sports Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559827905/woodsacademyorg/wzho58v1okhgllvi2n4r/BoysTennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559827905/woodsacademyorg/wzho58v1okhgllvi2n4r/BoysTennis.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559827905/woodsacademyorg/wzho58v1okhgllvi2n4r/BoysTennis.jpg","width":800}])
Our Mighty Owls finished off our spring sports season is a strong way! Seven of our nine teams ended with winning records!