We are really in a groove in kindergarten now. The project presentations went very well for every child. I was amazed at how much information each child had learned about 'their' animal.
Now we have moved into learning about the habitats in San Diego County. The children have been sharing stories of close encounters with local native animals. Last Monday we visited Mission Trails Regional Park, where our friend Ranger Heidi taught us how to look for signs of wild animals around us. Later in November we will visit the San Diego Natural History Museum for a workshop about how the Kumayay utilized the native habitat. I will need five drivers/helpers on that trip.
I am sticking a reminder here about signing up to work in the classroom during centers (8:30 to 10). If every family does two mornings a month, we will be able to offer more challenging academics to the children. If you can, please sign up. If you are hesitating, please talk to me about how I can make it easier for you. You’ll be glad you did!
Halloween was fantastic. Thanks to all of the many parents who were able to help with the carnival. I thought the middle-schoolers did a great job of setting up fun activities for the younger children. And I was proud of how our class adapted to having our cubbies taken over by a haunted house. They did better than I did!
I am very excited about our next holiday observance. Tuesday is Dia de los Muertos, a holiday of remembrance of loved ones who have passed. Ariadne’s Mother Marina has offered to help us learn how this holiday is celebrated in Mexico. We will have a small ofrenda and the children will be bringing home paper skeletons to decorate and return to school. If you like, you can send a picture of a departed loved one (even a pet) for us to include on the ofrenda. Here is a description of the holiday: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_dead
I hope everyone who is Trick or Treating has fun and stays safe. See you tomorrow.
Love,
Ms Morgan
