Greetings, Honeybee Families,
We were welcomed back to school with beautiful, warm, and spring-like weather. The students are beginning to see the subtle changes in our forest, such as budding flowers, flying bugs, and lizards! The hustle and bustle of spring feels close. We introduced a new song into our morning circle called “Spring is Coming” and shared a heart-warming story about a little brown bulb tucked away deep in the earth, fast asleep. All the bulb’s friends make a commotion and finally wake her up; Spring has arrived and is gifting everyone with new gowns. The little bulb rises and rises and is dressed in a beautiful gown of purple, white, and yellow. Meanwhile, a little boy playing nearby sees the crocus flower and admires her beauty with his beloved mama.
Many Honeybees participated in our handwork activities this week. Students sewed little cat stuffies. We also finished stuffing our green snake, Snakey Pal. The students picked out buttons for his eyes and finger-chained a little red tongue for our new platform friend. Some students came home with a cedar necklace they sanded. These children noticed that the harder they sanded the medallion, the smoother it became, and it also smelled more fragrant. They proudly wore their necklace all afternoon.
Announcements and Reminders:
The weather is unpredictable this time of year; please send your child in layers and continue sending rain and cold weather gear every day.
Please send two full water bottles that your child can open and drink from independently every day. Please only send water in the bottles; juice and other beverages should be enjoyed at home. One water bottle of herbal tea is appropriate on colder days.
If your child is feeling under the weather, please keep them home to help keep our community healthy.
Upcoming Events:
3/9: Community Work Day
3/15: Teacher Inservice (No School)
3/27-29: School Photos
3/29: Grandfriends Day Tea (12:30 Dismissal All Students)
Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us.
Peace & Light,
Ki Fatima
