Tomorrow (Friday), the first and second grade class is having a bake sale to raise money for a wildlife garden here on campus. Send the kiddos with some cash!
Come One, Come All! I hope you're all planning on attending the 2016 STEAM Faire and Language Night event next Thursday (4/7) from 6:00-8:00.
Some highlights to look forward to:
- an adorable and hilarious video of skits that the students wrote- completely en espanol!
- our gorgeous rainforest dioramas
- writing and art introducing you to the students' invented animals, each with many remarkable adaptation for life in the Amazon Rainforest
- the results of our seedpod design challenge
- our research on sustainable fisheries
- and so much more!
We've now begun our training to become Peaceful Warriors. We read Secret of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman and defined a Peaceful Warrior as someone who:
- is his/her own person
- knows that fear is the enemy
- is always giving to the world
- peacefully defends him/herself and defends others
- tries to do no harm
- is strong
- is gentle
- is deeply aware
- uses words
- is confident and careful
- always helps people up
- "...doesn't fight, doesn't run, because no fear can withstand the courage and love of the peaceful warrior."
As we continue down this path, I will give students a series of challenges asking them to step into their peaceful warrior spirit. Stay tuned!
Students working on prototypes of their seedpod designs:
Thanks for the continued updates and all the truly inspiring, enriching and valuable learning, content, activities, love and community you offer our children, and our community. And CONGRATS on your Masters Degree completion. YES, you a really ARE a master of education. Thanks for modeling such bright curiosity, authenticity and leadership! Devin rocks! the 3/4 class rocks!
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