It is hard to believe that we are in the last week of the first semester. Getting here has been like taking the snaky trail instead of the road, but I can attest to the fact that your children have learned a lot and have adapted well to school in the woods.

This week has been rewarding. They all love studying about ancient Egypt. Friday we made papyrus paper and on Monday they will write their names in Egyptian hieroglyphics on the paper they made. Tuesday will be all about the pyramids. If you have anything that might be an interesting show and tell about Ancient Egypt, please send it on Tuesday.

Wednesday will be Pajama Day. Each student will need to bring their own mug from home. We will make hot chocolate and have individual bags of popcorn. We will finish any tasks yet to complete for Ancient Egypt, then spend the rest of our time together playing games, one of which will be Senet, an ancient game from Egypt which the students made a copy of this week.

The Advent Spiral will be held outside this year. We will be walking it with the Middle School on Thursday morning at 10:30. Our pod will be together most of the morning listening to some Holiday music, making crafty things, making date balls (dates, honey, nuts) - if your child has any allergies or sensitivities to these three things please let me know. We will also be exchanging gifts. They drew names today. Molly will be posting the particulars. Please look for them on her Monday Messenger. The students will bring home everything they need for the buffer week when they leave school on Thursday.

Have a great week!!

Blessings and much gratitude,

Kathee