Dear third and fourth-grade families,
Last Wednesday, the students brought their finished shelter and bridge projects to school. Together, they set up an exhibition on the basketball court. Then, they presented their projects to each other, describing their shelters and answering questions from their classmates. In the process, the students explained which materials they used to construct their models and how they solved problems during the building process. After presenting their creations to their class, we invited the first, second and fifth-grade students to view our exhibition. While the other grades were visiting, the students stood behind their projects and eagerly answered any subsequent questions. The first and second graders were inspired when they realized that they will build shelters themselves when they are third graders. The fifth-graders were reminded of their own projects that they made two years ago and had animated talks with the third graders about their presentations.
We ended the week with the beginning of our first Zoology block: Human and Animal. The first question that we looked at was how humans and animals are alike and how they are different. The students found that animals are naturally highly specialized in comparison to the generalist humans. We will now study different types of specialization in the animal kingdom.
After our return from the break, not all students remembered to bring their instruments to school. Please ensure your child brings their ukulele and the blue music folder to school for Music lessons on Mondays and Fridays. Just like painting and drawing, music is an integral part of Waldorf education, and we want all students to be able to participate.
The class looks forward to Grandfriend's Tea Day. The students will learn songs for our Grandfriend's Tea Day and share them with the community on March 31. Please inform your child's grandparents and special family friends about this fantastic opportunity to glimpse our school.
Reminders:
3/31 Half Day - Grandfriend’s Tea (11:00-12:00)
4/3-4/7 Spring Break (No School)
4/28 Annual Fundraiser - Half Day
4/29 Community Work Day
4/25-4/27 5th Grade Pentathlon
4/28 Annual Fundraiser - Half Day
4/29 Community Work Day
Warm Regards,
Gaby Farrokhi
