Hey all...

Thanks for bearing with me the last few days. I, unfortunately, came down with a stomach bug late Sunday night that I just couldn't shake. And unlike a cold or fever, this I could not work through. I think you all know how much I hate being out of the classroom, and I can say this has been the first time in my seven-plus years at Elmer Avenue that I have been out of the classroom two days in a row-due to illness.

I intend on being in class tomorrow-so I will see you all then. I know you've all been at your best behavior. See you tomorrow.

Mr. Sheridan

The Voice

Many of you have noticed that I have a poem on the classroom door.  The poem, called "The Voice", is written by one of the most entertaining writers of the last few generations, Shel Silverstein.  Although much of Silverstein's writing is funny, this one is poignant.  As the 6th graders leave Elmer in June, you will be going on to bigger and better things - with bigger and bigger consequences.  Study hard, try hard...and you will go places. Make bad decisions, and find yourself in trouble.

But who will tell you what is right, and what is wrong?  YOU WILL.   That's why I like this poem - let me know what it means to you.

This Week's 100 Club!!!

Despite a down week, we still had three classmates make the 100 Club (which, in case you forgot, is EARNED by receiving 100% positive points on ClassDojo for an entire week...not an easy accomplishment!!)

You might be realizing you are seeing some of the same people each week...that is a good thing!  These are people that we should all be looking up to as leaders of the classroom...people that do the right thing, because they know it is right...not because it is popular.

Congratulations to our 100 club!

(Blessin, Alexis, Leina)

Oops....

Sorry all!!  I completely forgot to post last week's ClassDojo averages!!  (Umm...my dog ate it?)  Well, last week was another set back - down to 73%.  I know we can do better than that...know why?  Because you already have!  It's about making good decisions, following directions, and trying your hardest.  You keep those three things in mind, and we will do great!

Let's get back above 80% ASAP!!!

See you tomorrow!

Check this Out - Election 2012!

Well....the 2012 Election is over.  All the commercials, all the yard signs, all the campaigning...over in one quick night.  So, what happened?  Check out this presentation below!

Election Results Prezi on Prezi

This Week's 100 Club!!

Hi again!  Despite a down week, we still had a tremendous number of students earning a 100% this week on ClassDojo!  Congrats to all!!

(Blessin G., John B., Alexis C., Lovell G., Leina E.)

(Jayleen R., Natasha W., Jorge Q., Gabby J., Madison S.)

75% - Time to Get Back Up!!!

Well, after a stellar week prior (85%), we fell back a little bit this week, to 75%.  This was our first down week since late September, so the eternal optimist in me is contributing this week to two big things - Halloween and Hurricane Sandy.  We had a lot of things this week that caused us to be a little bit excited...

But, the best thing about last week?  It was LAST WEEK.  It's in the past - and Monday brings us a brand new week, with everyone at 100%.  It is yet another reason why I LOVE ClassDojo - every Monday we start clean again.  And everything is up to YOU....you raise your hand or volunteer in class? Positive point.  You compliment a classmate?  Positive point.  However....you shout out in class?  Take a point off.  It is solely up to you...not me, not Miss Schleede or Mrs. Gaffney....but YOU.  And, I love that.

See you all Monday...with a blank slate!!