YOU ROCK!!!!
You all have hopefully received a rock in your envelope you picked up from school last week. I want to explain why a rock. We are now on our 8th week of not being at school, hard to believe. These last 8 weeks have been very interesting for all. For YOU, for your parents, for us teachers and for our world! We have all gone through some challenges. Some ups and downs! Some great moments that maybe we wouldn't have appreciated as much as we have now. Regardless of your emotions or your experiences over the past 8 weeks, its been done with STRENGTH!
The rock itself is a symbol of strength and endurance. There is the saying, "solid as a rock!" It symbolizes that you have carried the strength to hold on to the various situations you have been through over the last 8 weeks, such as learning from home. Your parents/families turned into your teachers. Not being able to have play dates. Wearing a mask perhaps (how funny is that?!). Not going to your favorite place for dinner. Seeing your classmates on the internet, not in class. Doing online learning with your teachers, etc. You have shown how to be strong through this and Beth and I are so proud of you, we are proud of your parents/families for navigating these roles. The art on the rock, well, its art! It was a little bit of therapy for me while I too have been finding my way through this time of change. It is me thinking of you all! Every. Single. Day! Beth and I talk daily and we always talk about how proud we are of you all and how much we miss seeing your faces!!!!! So, don't forget it. You matter! You matter to us and we hope you know that. That said, you rock!!!!! Keep up the good work.
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All the rocks I made and sent to you.
Laney, showing off the rock she got.
Lukes rock! Hey blue and blue! You and your rock match.
Fin, showing off his pixel art!
He is thinking of Heather (our Art teacher) and showing off his skills.
Nice work fin.
Camping anyone??? Evelyn is ready.
Painting with Evelyn! What are you making Evelyn?
Did you mix colors to make your own colors?
Evelyn took advantage of the snow we got and went skiing.
Way to go Evelyn!
Russell going for a sweet ride!
Tobin with his sister Nora, holding a piece of wood.
What is the story behind this piece of wood. I like it!
Hollis enjoying some time with the art materials that Heather sent.
Willow doing a Science Experiment.
What is going on? Nice job wearing your safety glasses.
Hollis writing in his journal about how he has been practicing Frisbee golf!
So much fun. Where do you practice?
Nice journaling! Great writing and nice details Hollis!
Tada!!! Bread, it's what's for dinner?!
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Delicous!
Along with some stuffed mushrooms!!!!
I think we need to go to Laney's for dinner.
Yummy. Love that you are cooking so much girl! Keep it up.
We will probably need some restaurants soon after all this shut down.
Awe, Russell loving his kitty, Snowball!
Ava having some Art time.
I like the colors. What are you making?
FORCE & MOTION! Great job Greta! Which one was the fastest way?
Some good reading going on here. That looks like a challenging book. Impressive!
Keep reading friends. Its a beautiful thing.
Mmmmm mmmmm PIZZA! Ava and her family are making pizza for dinner.
Maybe Laney and Ava should open a restaurant.
What are your favorite pizza toppings???
Dinner, then a movie with Nana and Uncle Sam.
Wait a minute, on the ceiling?????
Ava, how'd you do that?
Looks relaxing.
A visit with Nana Deb. Finally!!!!!
Ryan doing a little art work.
Nice Job Ryan, looks like you are putting some detail in that.
Ryan with his brother playing with lots of trucks!
Looks like fun.
Fin found his inside sit spot!
Such a sweet big brother taking care of his little sister.
Nature notes....
Connie's nature notes......
First time in my life that I have seen a Green Heron. Beautiful colors. Fascinating to watch. It was in our pond, has been visiting frequently. Watch out goldfish!
A Robin decided that my flower garden was a good spot to lay her egg. Hmmm.
Beautiful blue!
Only this time of year to I get to have these around. Marsh Marigold. (Looks like a butter cup.)
Blood root flower, this is a Spring Ephemeral flower.
Fiddleheads! This is one of my favorite spring foods! Right about this time you can go foraging for these guys. Fiddleheads are ferns. But at their early stage, all rolled up, you can harvest and cook up for dinner. Yummy!! (If you've never done this before, please be sure to read up on how to harvest, clean and cook them before eating.)
Have you seen any of these flowers?????????
Evelyn discovered some ice. It looks like glass!
Willow is out on a kayak adventure.
Where did you go Willow? Did you see any birds on the water?
Look what Hollis found!
Does anyone know what these are?
What will you do with them? Could you use them to write with?
Nava found her "sit spot." Have you?
So peaceful! Great spot.
Nava writing in her ECO journal. Nice work Nava.
Take time friends to find your sit spot and make time to listen and observe what Mother Nature is talking about and how she is changing everyday.
Tobin and his dad and sister out enjoying nature.
Did you guys find a sit spot?
What did you notice on your adventure?
Can't get enough outside time.
Tobin and Nora enjoying another day with sun and fun.
Laney, walking the brook. What did you see?
Laney found a nice tree!
Looks like a good place for a sit spot.
Did you sit out and observe your surroundings on your adventure?
Skip shared a picture with us. Can you tell what it is?
(Your School)
Can you see what he noticed in the mountains?
(They are white and cold!) 😶
We miss you Skip!!! Thanks for taking care of our school while we are not there.
Remember our Morning Meeting......
We did a scavenger hunt that had us looking in our homes for;
something red - items found were a pencil, cup, teapot, etc
something shaped like a rectangle - items found were cell phones, cereal box, paper, book, sight word cards, a speaker
something you like to play with - items found were cards, teddy bear, dump truck, paper and pencil, remote control, lego, egg, brother William!
Something you can eat - bananas, apples, cereal, granola bars, blueberries, couscous
Something you can make music with - rocks, triangle, bucket and stick, piano, guitar, pencils
find something you like to snuggle with - stuffed bear, pillow, blankets, stuffies.
You can play this game with your family too! Take turns being the announcer. Have fun!!!
Our friend Ellen shared a video of how to do a mandala drawing. Check it out if you would like.
Librarian David has shared a activites calendar. Check it out.
Did you hear ECO Dave's story? If not check it out.
Don't forget to continue sending us pictures. We love seeing you!
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Jen’s Friends
How are You Feeling this week?
Jen is Feeling Happy!
Mr. Mr. Dog and I were so Happy to see everyone on Monday at your morning meeting.
We hope to see you again soon. Seeing my Kindergarten friends makes me happy.
Yesterday I found this beautiful flower in my garden! Flowers make me happy.
Let me know what makes you Happy.
Jen
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