It is hard to believe we only have a few days left before we enter 2018.

I first want to thank everyone for another amazing field trip.  It was so much fun and I really enjoyed being outside with the students.  As you may have seen and heard, our playground is gone and we are adjusting to some changes while the new building is being constructed.  Our outdoor space and time is more limited, so I teased with the students that they have homework, which requires them to go outside and play.  As many of you are aware, I enjoy taking the students outside in the morning for fresh air and physical movement, this is something that has become more challenging with the recent construction.  I feel strongly that time outside engaging with nature is something many children are lacking in their development.  I would like to encourage you to find more opportunities for your children to be outside, working on their gross motor skills and observing the world around them.  This is a big reason why I love our visits to the Ogden Nature Center.

The students did complete their weekly reflections, I forgot to hand them back this afternoon.  I will send them on Monday.

Home projects for the International Festival are due Thursday morning.  If you have questions or concerns, please let me know.