Welcome back! I hope everyone had a happy and relaxing vacation. And whatever your holiday customs, I hope that they were filled with family, friends, and fun!
We’ve had two birthdays since I last wrote. Vivienne turned five on Dec. 4. Joining Vivienne in the classroom were her parents and grandparents. We heard two of her favorite stories, Madeline’s Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans and Llama, Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney. At the end we shared lovely fruit tarts and French macarons – tres jolie et delicieux! Aidan’s birthday followed just a few days later, on Dec. 7. His mom came and read If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen and Duck Soup by Jackie Urbanovic. At the end of lunch, we shared yummy cupcakes. The class enjoyed hearing all these books (and eating all the treats!)
December was a short school month, but it was jam-packed with activities. We learned about the many holidays where lights play a prominent role – Diwali, Kwanzaa, Chanukah, and Christmas. For many of these we made corresponding craft projects. We were also very busy making some special (and surprise!) gifts. We hope you liked them!
In the last weeks before vacation, we had a great Lunch Bunch, thanks to Aidan’s family. We also enjoyed a great Music Concert and loved seeing the Mummer’s Plays, presented by the eighth grade. We said “goodbye” to our 9th grade mentors, but look forward to meeting with a new group of students this week. Another change: French with Mlle. Barlow will turn to Spanish with Sra. Velez for the remainder of the year. And Ski Fridays will begin (I am optimistic!). Details will come home this week.
Mummer’s Play
It’s great to be back!
Andrea