Osiyo, Chickadee Families,
The Georgia heat presented us with the opportunity to have extra indoor time last week. We enjoyed outdoor activity most mornings (Wednesday painting is indoors) and headed into the air conditioning for the afternoon at lunchtime. The students have enjoyed both spaces and the variety of play and activity opportunities they bring. Outdoors, we had our first creek mornings on Monday and Tuesday. The students rested, played in the cool running water, and searched for gems and other treasures. We even saw some small fish swimming! In the afternoons, we chopped apples, swept with hand brooms, and ground coriander seeds with a mortar and pestle.
We are looking forward to curriculum night next Tuesday. Please plan to join us (adults only, please) from 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. We will walk to our outdoor classroom and do our morning circle as the students do each morning. We will then recite our blessing and share a light snack of gluten-free, nut-free, vegan corn muffins and apple slices on the platform as the students do for Friday snack. We will then talk about rhythm and the sense of life. We will answer the questions, “What is rhythm, and how is it different from a schedule? What is the sense of life, and how does it develop? How does rhythm help develop the sense of life in young children?” We will also discuss how to build a rhythm at home and the small steps you can take to make a big impact without a lot of stress.
Snack and Lunch blessing words:
Blessings on the blossoms
Blessings on the fruits
Blessings on the leaves and stems
Blessings on the roots
Thank you for our food and friends.
Announcements and Reminders:
Students are working on skills for independence. In kindergarten, it is necessary for them to be able to change their own clothing (especially underwear and pants) and use the toilet completely unassisted. Please continue to work on this at home if your child has not yet reached full independence in these areas.
Upcoming Events:
9/4 Labor Day (No School)
9/5 Joyful Beginnings and Kindergarten Curriculum Night 6 pm
9/6 Grades 1-5 Curriculum Night 6 pm, Middle School 7 pm
9/16 Community Workday 9 am - 12 pm
Thank you for sharing your children with us and for being part of our community.
Gvyalieliga,
Ki Holly
