Hi all, so much has happened in the past two weeks, much of which is captured in the pictures below. A couple of things to note:
*We have loved learning and practicing each other's songs, and can't wait for our "Singalong" at Arts Night next Wednesday the 31st. Families and friends are invited to check out art all around the school from 5:30-6:00, then meet us in the woods for a singalong from 6:00-6:15. The school band (4th-6th graders) will have a brief performance at 6:15 in the circle garden.
*We've been having some interesting conversations about gender at school. Ideas about gender are so pervasive and develop even in the minds of very young children. Ideas like "Girls can't have short hair," and "Boys can't wear the dress up skirts" are frequently expressed by young children. Last week we read a few pages from It Feels Good to Be Yourself, a book about gender identity. One of the main messages that we reinforce in conversation is that you can't tell what gender someone is just by looking at them.
*Don't forget there's no school for pre-k on Wednesday June 7th - incoming families will be joining us for a visiting day.
*Friday June 9th is Field Day. Please send your child to school with a bathing suit and towel. If you'd like to volunteer to help out please let me know, and we'll have you fill out a background check at the office.
*We have chicken eggs incubating in the classroom! Ask your child what day we're on - the countdown is on! And please let me know if you'd like to adopt any of the little fluffers once they hatch.
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