News:
- It was wonderful to be back together after vacation – we heard many stories of adventures near and far! It has been a week of reconnection for kids, many of whom clearly missed each other during the break.
- After a long winter and solar eclipse, this has felt like a week to celebrate the sun! We greatly enjoyed increased outdoor time, and two days of outside lunch this week! Hopefully there will be more to come:)
- Liquid watercolor was popular this week, with kids experimenting first with droppers, then little paint brushes, which was a very different experience, and produced a very different result. Some children were most fascinated by the movement of the liquid through the paper towel, others with the mixing of colors as capillary action took place.
- We have begun having a “Helper of the Day”, who removes a link from our chain, helps us count how many days are remaining (still a lot, according to most kids), and waters the special plants that Mr. Bob helped us plant.
- The Spring Events page needed a few edits – here’s the edited version:
- Extended Day:
- As the year draws to a close, we’ve been trying to complete projects that had multiple steps, or took time to percolate. Our 3rd class book is nearing completion, with some incredible artwork added to help highlight the words on the page. Sewing projects are being evaluated for completion. And life-sized cut-outs of the graduates are being worked on. We’re also just enjoying each other’s company in these last weeks of school.
Songs:
- Happy Birthday (two birthdays this week!)
- Make New Friends but Keep the Old
- Row your Boat (as a round)
Books:
- The Tiny Seed
- Harry the Dirty Dog (birthday book)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (birthday book)
Important Requests:
- Please continue to spread the word about Sunny Hill! We still have 3 spaces we need to fill.
Reminders:
- Looks like we made it…to spring weather! We might finally be done with snow gear! However, on wet days rain boots and rain pants or a change of clothes are still really important.
- Rain boots if it’s wet
- Inside shoes (sneakers, slip ons, etc)
- A change or two of weather-appropriate clothes (including socks & underwear)
- Jacket/sweater/sweatshirt
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (crocs and dress shoes are not safe or appropriate for outside play)
What’s Going Round:
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Upcoming Dates:
5/10 Munch on a Muffin (families invited for muffins at drop-off 9-9:30)
5/10 Kindergarten reunion 1:30-2:15 (ED kids encouraged to stay with an adult)
5/13 School photos (5/15 rain date)
5/17 Trike-a-Thon 10:30-11:30 – families invited – details to follow – 5/20 rain date
5/27 No school – Memorial Day
6/3 Last day of school – 11-12:30 Family picnic & concert, 12:45-1:30 Graduation (Graduating families only)