Rinse and repeat! We seem to be in a weather pattern that dumps snow and knocks out the power every week. I know this was the third week in a row we went without power. However inconvenient it may be, the natural beauty of the snow on the trees and the silent calmness that comes with living on a dirt road is always a reward to the senses.
Last week Libby presented to the class about Hanukkah. She read a book about the celebration and shared a couple of her family's menorahs. The students then made their own paper dreidels and learned to play the game with each other. The lesson ended with each kid receiving a few gold coin chocolates. As always, if anyone else would like to present about their family traditions and celebrations, please let me know. We have two Wednesdays left before break (1:00-2:20).
SECRET PAL: Secret Pal will start next week. So far we have 11 of the students signed up. If you still wish to sign up, please do so by Wednesday. Here is the link to sign up. A note will be sent home on Friday with who your child has and a schedule of events.
We will have a small Secret Pal Party on 12/21. I am doing it on Thursday, just in case we have a snow day (we can do it Friday). I am looking for someone to donate apple cider and for a couple of people to make cookies for the party. Please email me if you are interested.
NOTES:
*Please check your child's backpack to make sure they have an emergency snack. I have had several kids asking for a bit more food in the afternoon.
* Speaking of backpacks, the winter season requires a lot of stuff to be brought to and from school. Can you please go through your child's bag and clean out the unnecessary items.
That is all for now. Have a great week.
Peace,
Mr. Young
