Dear Third Grade Families,
How quickly this year has flown by. In but a blink of an eye, the Third Grade students went from dreamy children just waking up to the world around them to children standing firmly on two feet, eyes open, and feeling more confident in their roles and capacities. The students also created goals, dreamed dreams for the future, and learned that although they are still young and growing, their contributions can be significant, and their role in the world valuable.
Through our Waldorf-inspired curriculum, the class learned how to take care of the farm and the animals living there. In the classroom, students were responsible for daily chores such as watering plants and taking out trash, as well as keeping the learning spaces clean. The students learned to weave, crochet, card wool, and how to take care of silkworms. They learned to voice their opinions and concerns, to work through disagreements, and to help each other out.
I am grateful for their open-armed welcome of me into their school lives. From day one, we have all worked, laughed, dreamed, wished, cried, and grown together. We lost some farm friends along the way and said goodbye to other friends who moved on. While both were difficult at the time, the children all learned they are strong and able to make it through emotionally challenging times. We experienced the farm, the school, and the forest through the seasons. We challenged ourselves to work hard, to be creative, and to have fun.
In August, we will come back together as a combined class with Fifth Grade! We are all excited about this new adventure—having more students, new blocks, and new stories to read. The students already know each other and are looking forward to forming deeper friendships!
Thank you all for the lovely cards and gifts and for making the last week of school so memorable for us all!
Have a fun, restful, and relaxing summer. Safe travels and I look forward to seeing many of you again in August!
Announcements and Reminders:
Students’ End-of-Year Reports will be posted by mid-June. You will receive an email in a few weeks with information on how to access these reports.
Upcoming Events for 2024 - 2025:
8/1-8/2 Teacher In-Service (No School)
8/3 Community Work Day - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
8/5-8/6 Kindergarten & Grades Meet & Greet
8/7 First Day of School for Grades - HALF DAY
8/7 First Day of School Assembly/Rose Ceremony (all welcome) - 9:30 am
8/8 First Day of School for Kindergarten
8/9 Joyful Beginnings Meet & Greet - 10am
8/12 First Day of School for Joyful Beginnings
With Gratitude,
Paulyna
