Earth Day

Today we read a book called One Child. I met the author many years ago, and his message was that anyone can make small changes to change the world. Today our class worked in the courtyard between pods 1 and 2. We did general cleanup, pulling weeds, throwing trash away, and getting rid of old dead growth from last season. What a difference this short time working, made to brighten it up.

Valentine/Friendship Day

Chinese New Year

Today we had a guest speaker who taught the students about Chinese New Year. They enjoyed hearing about the beast who was afraid of the color red, and practiced saying some words and phrases in Chinese. Learning about another culture and their customs was intriguing to the students and we are grateful to our parent volunteer who shared about his family's life.

Veterans Day Poppies

We learned about Veterans Day last week and made poppies to honor our servicemen.

"Veterans Day: In 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the war of all war was declared at an end. November 11th was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. In 1958 this holiday was renamed Veterans Day in the US.

The Poppy was chosen to honor Veterans because it reminds us of a place called Flanders Field in Belgium where many soldiers from the first World War died in a bloody battle in a field of poppies. The poppies grow there between the crosses that mark their graves.
On Veterans' Day and Memorial Day, groups raise funds for their charitable activities by selling paper poppies made by disable veterans. A Poppy is a red flower which is worn to show others that you are remembering those who died for their country. "

Happy Valentine's Day

Thank you to everyone who sent in an item to add to the trail mix today. We had a great mixture of healthy snacks with a few sweet treats thrown in. The students had a really fun time passing out and opening their cards. I hope you enjoy your long weekend, and I will see everyone next week.