End of May Update:

 

Our trip to the North End was a big success!  Thank you to all of the chaperones, particularly for your patience as we dealt with the weather and the dropping off of our students at the wrong “End”!! Apparently our drivers followed the buses for the other 2 elementary schools, rather than follow the original instructions.  We had lots of exercise!  Here is a cute photo….

Meanwhile back in the classroom, we are very busy wrapping up math units, finishing our Community, writing Poetry, and doing some fun STEAM experiments!  Here is a photo from “Bird Nest Building” last week.  Children follow the steps of the "Engineering Design Process for a truly valuable scientific experience!

We are also putting the plants into the ground that will be cared for over the summer, by families, and will supply us with food for “Harvest Day” in the fall.  I will be sending home the link to sign up to “Adopt the Gardens” this summer, to weed, water and HARVEST! Last summer the weeks went fast!  Let me know if you have any questions.  

Finally, please watch for requests coming home from Dan O’Connor to help on Field Day… children love it, but it requires “many hands” to make light work.  Enjoy these last few weeks of the year and all of the events, as we will at school.  

Remember to breathe, and soak in the warm friendship and memorable days with your children!  I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed this class, and these very special students, this year!

Deborah Niles