5/18/12
The class has become interested in pine cones. It's easy to see why as they, and their seeds, are all over the ground. We have a nice collection on one of the sills. We have been watching them open up on warm dry days and close when we dip them in a cup of water. The fun is in seeing how long it takes them to close once they are introduced to the water.
We have also attempted to grow tomato plants. The children have been recording the weather, how often they are watering, and measuring the growth of their individual plants. Due to the lack of sun in recent weeks they are not looking very healthy, but we continue to try to help them grow. We now have a plant light on them day and night. Let's hope for the best.
The elders have worked on recording long division problems and multi-step word problems. Those who were reading Frog and Toad Are Friends have finished reading the book and are now getting ready to write their own short story using the characters and keeping to their distinct personalities.
The middles are reading an abridged version of Wind in the Willows. They are enjoying our discussions about the characters and the setting. This is an easy book to love and discuss.
I have spent four hours this week working in the kitchen in order to complete my training. Once completed I will be well versed in the rules of a kosher kitchen, and this will allow us to cook on a more frequent basis. The kitchen is a well stocked and maintained professional kitchen; it will be a great benefit to the children to have the use of it.
During art we are working on props and costumes for the upcoming play. I look forward to getting a bunch of spider legs soon so we can work on attaching them. Thank you to Ruth Lindenfelser for coming in on Thursday afternoons to teach the children how to weave. You will get to see the results of their work as part of the play. I also want to thank Jocelyn for coming in yesterday to help during art so I could train in the kitchen.
Fatima Esat and her mother will help us prepare some native African dishes for our cooking day on Tuesday. We have worked at keeping the menu friendly to our American taste buds, but also allowing the children to have a chance to taste foods that children in Africa eat.
Fatima has also been working hard to bring the Nisky Day parade together for RiverRun. This will be a great way to let others know about our fantastic school. Hopefully those who are attending will be able to talk to some local families and spread the word. Jennifer Hanson has purchased some great t-shirts for us and pencils with our information on them to hand out.
As you can see from the Friday letters we rely on our parent volunteers for a lot of things. Debbie and I cannot thank you all enough. It really does take a village to raise a child.
Enjoy the sun and we look forward to seeing you at the Nisky Day parade.
Amy and Debbie
Dates to remember:
May 19 Nisky Day Parade
May 28 Memorial Day-no school
June 1-3 Taconic State Campground
June 5 Concert/Play (evening)
June 13 Portfolio Day (during afternoon school day)
The class has become interested in pine cones. It's easy to see why as they, and their seeds, are all over the ground. We have a nice collection on one of the sills. We have been watching them open up on warm dry days and close when we dip them in a cup of water. The fun is in seeing how long it takes them to close once they are introduced to the water.
We have also attempted to grow tomato plants. The children have been recording the weather, how often they are watering, and measuring the growth of their individual plants. Due to the lack of sun in recent weeks they are not looking very healthy, but we continue to try to help them grow. We now have a plant light on them day and night. Let's hope for the best.
The elders have worked on recording long division problems and multi-step word problems. Those who were reading Frog and Toad Are Friends have finished reading the book and are now getting ready to write their own short story using the characters and keeping to their distinct personalities.
The middles are reading an abridged version of Wind in the Willows. They are enjoying our discussions about the characters and the setting. This is an easy book to love and discuss.
I have spent four hours this week working in the kitchen in order to complete my training. Once completed I will be well versed in the rules of a kosher kitchen, and this will allow us to cook on a more frequent basis. The kitchen is a well stocked and maintained professional kitchen; it will be a great benefit to the children to have the use of it.
During art we are working on props and costumes for the upcoming play. I look forward to getting a bunch of spider legs soon so we can work on attaching them. Thank you to Ruth Lindenfelser for coming in on Thursday afternoons to teach the children how to weave. You will get to see the results of their work as part of the play. I also want to thank Jocelyn for coming in yesterday to help during art so I could train in the kitchen.
Fatima Esat and her mother will help us prepare some native African dishes for our cooking day on Tuesday. We have worked at keeping the menu friendly to our American taste buds, but also allowing the children to have a chance to taste foods that children in Africa eat.
Fatima has also been working hard to bring the Nisky Day parade together for RiverRun. This will be a great way to let others know about our fantastic school. Hopefully those who are attending will be able to talk to some local families and spread the word. Jennifer Hanson has purchased some great t-shirts for us and pencils with our information on them to hand out.
As you can see from the Friday letters we rely on our parent volunteers for a lot of things. Debbie and I cannot thank you all enough. It really does take a village to raise a child.
Enjoy the sun and we look forward to seeing you at the Nisky Day parade.
Amy and Debbie
Dates to remember:
May 19 Nisky Day Parade
May 28 Memorial Day-no school
June 1-3 Taconic State Campground
June 5 Concert/Play (evening)
June 13 Portfolio Day (during afternoon school day)
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