Author Archives: Mrs. Boyd
Track Meet – Let’s go!
Wow! Â What a great group of athletes. The best part of the Track Meet was the support students gave one another. Some fantastic friendships forming this school year.
Gary Hogg – Author Visit
Today a published author visited our school. Â Gary Hogg has written many books in a series, featuring a character named Charlie Bacon. Our 4th & 5th graders started out the morning in the Auditorium listening to Gary … Continue reading
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Reading Projects “Gallery Walk”
Friday was our first annual Summer Reading Projects “Gallery Walk”. Â The experience was so fantastic, that we decided this event should happen every fall. Students had the opportunity to walk from classroom to classroom seeing all of the projects our … Continue reading
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New Playground Equipment
Today, our students were able to fully embrace BRAND NEW playground equipment. Â The new playground activities are designed to encourage student movement and climbing skills. Â Our students became immediate experts as they experimented and tried out the new equipment. Â This … Continue reading
First day of School
We had a fabulous first day of school. Â It was especially exciting to make history at University Schools, as we are the first class to not use ordinary chairs, but use stability balls instead. Â Students learned all about the history … Continue reading
A Super School Year
Incase the postcard wasn’t clear, we are going to have a “Super Hero” theme for our classroom this year. Â Upon entering our classroom it is apparent to see that our class will be set apart, and rather “SUPER”. Our class … Continue reading
Modified School Supply List
August can become an expensive month as students go “Back to School” and purchase school supplies. Â In order to save families time and money, I’ve modified the 4th grade school supply list. Â If you have already purchased the glue, index … Continue reading
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University Schools Required Summer Reading
This is a reminder that University Schools has “Required Summer Reading” for all elementary students.  You can visit the school library website for more information. Choose activities from the “Tic Tac Toe Board” for summer reading book projects.  Three of these activities … Continue reading
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Not too late for Summer Reading
Wow! Â Summer is here. Â If you haven’t started “Summer Reading” it isn’t too late to start. Â Their are so many great ways to get involved and even earn free books or prizes. Check out some of the programs: High Plains … Continue reading
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New Member of the Family
On Tuesday, March 3 our son, Griffin Odyssey Boyd was born. Â He is a healthy, happy baby, and was born weighing 8 lb 8 oz, and was 21 inches long (tall). Â Griffin is growing quickly, he already weighs over 10 … Continue reading
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