Dear Third Grade Families,
We had a busy and productive first full week of school! In our Main Lesson, the students listened to Hebrew creation stories. We then depicted the days through watercolor pictures and summaries of the stories we read. This week, we will listen to more Hebrew stories as we finish our first block. We have developed a wonderful rhythm as everyone participates enthusiastically in class chores. Responsibilities include helping with painting set-up, carrying our first-aid kit, taking out the trash, sweeping/vacuuming, and being line leader, among other chores.
The children spent every day working in the farm. It has been tiring, hot work, but it has been so rewarding for them, and everyone comes back from farming hungry and full of energy! They cleaned the bunny pen, scooped manure, pulled kudzu up for the donkeys and goats, and collected eggs.
The students had Handwork this week for the first time this year. Everyone was so happy to get their fingers moving and to work on finger chaining. We also had Music, Spanish, and Mandarin. The children have done a great job as we transition from inside to outside and from one class to another.
We have a class “pet”! My son crocheted a snake for our class and we have named him Frederick. The class loves to move him around the room or wrap him around their necks. We have decided together that Frederick will join a student and their family every weekend. The student will also take home a notebook where they will draw a picture and write about an adventure, big or small, with Frederick. Frederick will come to school every Monday and join us for the week, then go home with a different family every weekend. This activity will help the children give the each student the oppotunity to hold the responsibility of bringing our class pet back and will allow them to practice drawing and writing.
Please enjoy a couple of pictures from our Summer birthdays celebration last Friday. We honored each child with a poem, a chance to wear our birthday crown, and a special gemstone heart. Thank you to Debbie for the delicious cookies and to Ki Lesley and Ki Gabby for the fruit and plates.
Thank you for your support over the first few weeks as we get into a new rhythm!
Announcements and Reminders:
Please send your child in with bug spray; the mosquitos are active! Please also send in sunscreen as Farming is done every day!
Bring rain gear, including boots, daily! It can be left at school, stored in the shed.
Please make sure the kids have a pair of boots at school every day for Farming.
Hard-soled, closed-toe water shoes, or old sneakers, are required at Creekcess. Our Creekcess will be every Friday, weather pending.
Please make sure to bring penny whistles on Mondays and Fridays.
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.
With gratitude,
Paulyna
