February 12, 2021

 Good Afternoon,

Today was one of those days where kids arrive full of excitement.  Most first and second graders, the act of handing out Valentines is a very rewarding and joyful time.  They are excited about their cards, love giving things to their friends and love getting cards in return.  Thank you all for following our COVID Valentine procedures.

Our district's leaders have thought more about the food policy during COVID and have come up with the following:  Your child can bring in something for their birthday, if they wish.  The item must be individually wrapped and handed out by teacher.  They will eat it during lunch time to avoid having to take their mask off one extra time during the day.  In a time when kids can't celebrate their special day with family, it is nice that they can still do it with their friends in school.  I would like to thank Kaiya for fighting for the kids on this one.  

This week the student's heard from my friend Genein Letford.  As I mentioned on Monday, she is an author, educator, and speaker.  She talked about the hurdles she has overcome and what it took as well as the concept that we all have diamond ideas in us.  Next week we will here form a basketball coach, a coach I roomed coached with when we toured the Ukraine.  He will talk to the kids about why he coaches, what he hopes to do for kids, and what basketball has done for him.  He lives in Central Maine.

Today was the 100th day of school.  We now only have 70 days of school left.  The first graders spent math class trying to crack the code on a 100th day escape room type activity.  Eventually they were able to crack the code and find the 100th day cake.  The kids each earned an individually, prepackaged cupcake.  Needless to say they were all quite excited

That is all for now.  I hope you have a great weekend.  Stay warm!

Peace, Tommy