Simutown 2026

Our Simutown Grand Opening will be on Thursday, May 28th from 1:10 - 1:45 pm. Parents are invited to visit our special town to shop. You will be given “SimuBucks,” which is our town currency, to shop with (you do not need to bring real money to shop).

We will also invite our PK Buddies, a 2nd grade class, and all of the 3rd grade classes to come shop. SimuTown was a great way to take learning to a whole new level outside of book work and worksheets. The students were able to experience what it's like to earn money and understand the concept of supply and demand. Below are sample pictures from last year.

Saying Goodbye to Ms. Chae

Room 14 said goodbye to our student teacher, Ms. Chae. Although we are sad to see her go, we know she will be such a great addition to her next student teaching placement. Ms. Chae was surprised by the gift basket of donated books, handwritten thank you letters, and the video compilation of students sharing their well wishes.

Thank you to all of the Room 14 families who donated books for Ms. Chae’s book basket. It will be a great jumpstart to her future classroom library. I forgot to take a picture of how many books we collected, but we filled up a large box!

As a goodbye gift for the students, Ms. Chae thoughtfully and carefully hand-drew a lined paper design on 28 gift bags, with written notes, and special goodies stuffed inside. She also made personalized bead name keychains for every student!

We will miss her a great deal, but we wish Ms. Chae all the very best in her future teaching career. Perhaps you'll see her back on campus here at Woodbury one day!

Trabuco Field Study

Encouragement Cards

Parents, thank you for writing such thoughtful and encouraging notes to your children. Today, they received their first cards for the CAASPP state testing , and they loved them. This is one of my favorite things that we ask parents to participate in. It truly makes a big difference in the children’s confidence and stress levels. They want to make their parents proud, but sometimes get too anxious over the test.

Take a look at a couple pictures of the students happily reading their notes first thing in the morning. Our first day of CAASPP testing went off without a hitch. After the test, the students reflected on their own performance, and many expressed an increased confidence and a sense of relief after reading their parents' notes.

Open House 2026

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 20th 6:00 - 7:00 PM for Woodbury’s Open House!

Open House will give you the opportunity to walk through the classroom and browse through portfolios and collections of your student work. Feel free to take pictures of what is out on display, but please don’t take the white binders home just yet. The school year is not quite finished, and we still have more projects to complete. The large art portfolios can be taken home.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Room 14 mommies! The students worked hard on creating their Mother’s Day cards. They thoughtfully wrote about some of their most special memories with their moms. We hope you all enjoyed your cards!

Simutown Commercial Samples

Student vendors may choose to film an OPTIONAL commercial for Simutown. I have been SO impressed by the children's creativity in past years.  Students will earn SimuBucks when submitted by one by the following due dates.

  • May 18th for $20 SimuBucks

  • May 20th: $10 SimuBucks

Go to Padlet to record your commercial.

Use a video recording device (such as a ChromeBook, iPhone, iPad, digital camera, etc.) to record your commercial. You can complete as many “takes” as you need until you are satisfied with your commercial. Try to keep your video between 40 to 60 seconds long. Submit your commercial by the Due Dates above!

Take a look at previous commercials for Simutown! These are fantastic examples. Be sure to practice what you want to say, show your product clearly, and use a loud and clear voice. Entice your customers to buy your products! We will be filming our commercials on Padlet.

State Testing (CAASPP)

State testing (CAASPP) for third grade will take place the week of May 4th - May 8th. We are preparing for the test in class.

Please do not let them (or yourselves as parents) "stress" about the test. It will only make it difficult for your child to do well in May. Your children need to know that they are smart, capable, and have every potential to rock the test!

As eight and nine year old children, they should NOT be overly concerned with being perfect or how they perform on the state test. They should know that they only need to do their best. Please partner with me to positively encourage and empower the children. Remind them that you love them and are proud of them, and you just want them to try their best!

Please visit the CAASPP website to view practice tests. Click on the blue “Student Interface” icon to view what a sample test looks like. Step-by-step pictures are below. We have been practicing for the four different portions of the test in class, and the kids are familiar with the online format. Your child should know how to find the correct practice tests to show you using the GUEST mode.

Please understand that the data collected from state testing is not utilized for third grade report cards, nor is it used for fourth grade placements. It is just a collection of data to analyze the school as a whole.

Headphones/Smart Watches: 

Each student must have wired headphones/earbuds for testing. It is best if your child has personal headphones to use at school; we will provide one if necessary (though they are not always the most comfortable). Students may not use Bluetooth enabled earbuds (i.e. Apple AirPods or wireless Beats headphones). Additionally, students may not wear “smart watches” during the week of testing.

 Parent Homework:

Your child should have brought home a white envelope with index cards inside. Please read Mrs. Dyer’s “CAASPP” email for instructions on what to do. Parent homework is due April 24th.

Try to make sure your child is not absent for reasons other than illness the week of May 4th. Make-up tests will take place, but it would be best to keep students in class for the testing schedule.

Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn will take place Friday, 4/24! Come join your child for lunch from 11:50 - 12:30 out on the grass. Most families plan to bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and often pack/bring a special lunch to enjoy together with fellow families and friends!



Simutown Storefront Samples

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Here are few examples of previous Simutown storefronts. The children are encouraged to be as creative as they can to make their storefronts stand out. Boards will be provided from the classroom teacher and sent home on Monday, 4/27. They will be due 5/22.

***Do NOT decorate the left or right side panels. Only decorate the large center space.