Kindergarten Chickadees: September 15 - 19, 2025
Osiyo, Chickadee Families,
Welcome back from break! The students have been missed, and we are happy to be back together as a class.
Before the break, students dyed golden capes for the autumn equinox and Day of Courage. First, they pulled petals from goldenrod and dried marigolds, which were combined with hot water and turmeric. The students took turns mixing the contents of the tub with a large stick, then they each chose and added a white cape, stirring it into the dye. After setting, the children helped rinse and hang their now brilliantly golden capes to dry. On Wednesday, they were honored for being brave and true and were covered with their capes. The week before break also included our first play, where the students excitedly acted out the different parts of our story of Michael and the Dragon. Getting to ride on the dragon was a favorite part to play!
As we return to school, entering a new season, the class will have a new circle celebrating autumn and the world and people around us. They will experience stories about the importance of kindness along with stories and activities that will help them explore the season in ways both new and familiar. The first craft the children will engage in is wet felting, which will take place next week.
Announcements & Reminders:
School Pictures will be on Wednesday, October 8th. These will be individual photos only. In the Spring, we will take the class picture and any makeup photos.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 9 and 10th. Please sign up here: Chickadees
If you have old wool sweaters or other items (in any condition) or find some inexpensively at a thrift store, we would love to have extra wool to cut and use for “creative crafting” with the students.
October 8: School Pictures
October 9: Parent Conferences (Half Day)
October 10: Parent Conferences (No School)
October 11: Community Work Day
October 18: Kingdom of Halloween: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 27: All School Meeting (Fall) 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Gyvalieliga,
Ki Holly
