Dear Hummingbird Families,
Thank you all for attending Curriculum Night! It was a joy to share Circle time together and discuss the beauty and power of rhythm both at school and at home. We look forward to continuing the conversation throughout the rest of the year. We are grateful that our Hummingbird community is made up of such warm, supportive caregivers!
Last week brought cooler temperatures and welcomed breezes. The children seemed to especially enjoy the early autumn gusts, and many giggles were shared as they ran around our Hummingbird Nest, declaring, “Windy, windy!” The children enjoyed last week’s story, Bear Hugs in the form of a puppet show, experimented with cool blue watercolor paint, and were thrilled to see the chickens out of the coop and exploring the farm alongside them.
This week, we will introduce a new story, Little Squirrel and the Mysterious Knocking, and students will begin painting and constructing their very own “crowns of courage.” During our weekly nature walk, they will collect items from the forest floor to adorn their crowns.
Announcements and Reminders for Joyful Beginnings Hummingbirds
Thank you for sending in your fruits and vegetables each week. As a reminder, students who attend school Monday through Wednesday should bring a vegetable to school each Monday for our vegetable soup on Wednesdays. Students who attend school on Thursday and Friday should bring a fruit to school each Thursday for our shared fruit salad.
As discussed at Curriculum Night, families are invited to join us at school to celebrate their child’s birthday. Families may join the class on the day of the celebration from 11:30 a.m. to dismissal. We will share a special birthday story, and the family is welcome to bring a special snack to share with the class. We will remind each family about the dietary restrictions in our class as your child’s birthday approaches.
Temperatures are cooling, and mornings can be chilly in the forest. Please add a long-sleeved shirt or light zip-up sweater to your child’s backpack.
With gratitude,
Ki Alycia and Ki Angela
