Making the End of the Year Special

Hello families!

What a week, we have been so busy and I am getting really excited about the end of the year celebration and Learning Exhibit.  I can't wait for you to see all their beautiful work!

We have had a few discussions about our feelings about the transition and end of the year.  Gaby and I have noticed many different versions of unique behaviors.  Our emotions around any transitions come through in different ways for each of us and the kids are no different.  They have been pretty honest about their feelings and worries, excitement and sadness.  It has been beautiful to hear what they are thinking about and the ideas they have about staying in touch.  This is a lovely group of people.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help this transition go smoothly. 

We also have been working on our two letter writing campaigns.  One group of friends are writing to experts about the problem of plastic bags in the ocean  and the other group is writing to some armed forces members that our families know that are abroad.  These kids are getting good at creating interesting letters and asking important questions.  If you would like to add anything to the packages for the armed forces, please let me know and bring the items in next week!

We also had a special treat made by Bridget W. and her mum, Kelly.  Bridget W. had a vision of this special treat to share with her classmates and Smoothie Day was a big success.  Thank you for the fun and yummy day!

And finally, I wanted to share this info about our final week with you.
Next week's excitement:

Monday: Field Day at Allied Gardens Park during the school day!  WE NEED DRIVERS!

Tuesday and Wednesday after school: Packing and setting up the exhibit

Wednesday Night: World Thinkers' Learning Exhibit! 5pm is the performance and ceremony in our classroom.

Thursday: Memory Day- Writing in our memory books or yearbooks, inviting other classes into the exhibit and reading some of our favorite books of the year and planting for our future.

Friday: Game Day and Pizza Lunch offered by Yama's family!

Thank you to each of you for such a special year.  I feel so lucky to have been able to work with you all! 

Sending love and thankful thoughts, Jennifer