Osiyo, Chickadee Families,
We had a magical first full week of school! The students had their first experience with wet-on-wet watercolor painting on Wednesday. We started by meeting our painting friend, Tippy Toes, the paintbrush. Tippy said hello to each student, and then they tucked her into her bed, listening quietly so they did not wake her. When it was time, the students helped Tippy wake up and take a bath, and then she guided them on an adventure with our friend Yellow. When Tippy finished her adventure, they helped her wash off and tucked her back into bed. They then took turns caring for their painting supplies before joining free play. This year, we are going to collect and keep the students’ paintings and drawings at school until the end of the semester. When the students leave for the semester break, they will have a beautiful book of paintings and a wonderful book of drawings to bring home. These will serve as a keepsake and a record of their artwork showing their growth throughout the semester.
Weather permitting, we will visit the creek and/or the farm this week. In the creek, students will have the opportunity to play in the sand and ankle-deep water. We will bring toys and tools from the mud kitchen, allowing the students to play in various ways. The area of the creek we visit is shallow and slow, giving us an excellent opportunity to cool down, play, and experiment with water. At the farm, students can visit our two donkeys, two goats, two Angora rabbits, and eight chickens. We learn to be safe and gentle with the animals and to treat them with respect, not only as living beings but as friends. Students will have the opportunity to check for chicken eggs, climb the big rock, look at the growing plants, and see the butterflies, birds, and insects that enjoy the garden space. We are looking forward to visiting these new places!
Announcements and Reminders:
If you would like to send a light snack with your child to have with the daily shared snack, such as fruit or crackers, please pack it separately from their lunch (if they are a full day student). If it is in their main lunch box, students do not remember which part they should have for snack and can end up eating much of their lunch, leaving them hungry later in the day.
Hard-soled, closed-toe water shoes or old sneakers are required at Creekcess.
Upcoming Events:
8/26 Community Work Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
9/4 Labor Day (No School)
9/5 Joyful Beginnings and Kindergarten Curriculum Night 6 p.m.
9/6 Grades Curriculum Night 6 p.m.
Thank you for sharing your children with us, and for being part of our community.
Gvyalieliga,
Ki Holly
