Dear Families,
On Friday we celebrated International Peace Day! The entire school gathered around the courtyard. The youngest children sang and we joined along. First graders and second graders created a large banner during our Mixer on Thursday. They held it up for all to see during the gathering. Middle school students sang a lovely song in Latin. The gathering was short, simple, and meaningful. I was so happy to be part of the school and this event.
We have several exciting events coming up this week. Please take note.
Monday – Homework will be coming home in your child’s backpack.
Tuesday – We will have our first field trip to Hayseed Hill Orchard in Alford. We will leave school by bus at 9:15 and return in time for recess and lunch. We are learning about tools for apple picking and the technology of an apple press. This is part of our study of trees. Amy Elmore is the chaperone. Your child needs to wear long pants, socks, shoes/boots and a jacket. It can be wet in the grass in the morning.
Wednesday – Yom Kippur -No School
Thursday – Back To School Night, 6:00-8:30. I will be sharing lots of information about the curriculum, the daily schedule, and offering opportunities for you to volunteer in the classroom. There will be time for you to ask questions too. I hope all of you are able to attend. I believe that you will be in my classroom from 6:30-7:30.
We were invited to the second grade “Poetry Cafe” last Friday. The first graders listened to each second grader stand up and recite his or her favorite poem. Your children have been working very hard at learning to listen to each other. It is part of our classroom pledge. They were an awesome audience and gave the poets their full attention. Each day brings a bit more cooperation and community. It is wonderful to see it begin to bloom.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you again on Thursday evening!
Fondly,
Ms. Julie Milani