Dear Families:  The students all wrote in their journals yesterday about "what makes a good friend".  I collected the different observations onto a list, and thought you'd like a peek into the thinking of 4th graders.  I am impressed~~ (Mrs. H.)

Good Friends...

~~can tell each other everything
~~are honest, kind, and funny
~~have lots in common
~~know each other for a long time
~~spend a lot of time together
~~help me with homework and games
~~do not bully
~~are nice to me
~~like me!
~~are fun to play with
~~can email each other
~~are good to talk to
~~laugh when I say something funny
~~like to play the same games
~~help me ‘stay on track’
~~make me laugh!
~~like to talk
~~care about me
~~trust me
~~never exclude me
~~never tell my secrets
~~let me play
~~don’t cheat or complain
~~like what I like
~~laugh at the same things
~~never pick me last for games
~~can count on each other!