Dear Families,

Just a short notice to express how much I enjoyed today – The Show of Work was a great success.  The children were very happy to receive many visitors and present their animal habitats and pop up class book.  They talked about their work with pride, joy, and expertise.  This project was accomplished over a three month period, allowing the children the gift of time.  Time to wonder, ponder, research, question, explore, take risks, reflect, and support each other in the process of learning, by sharing and practicing using language to critique their own work, and each other’s work in a positive and creative way.

The children were also able to plan a very successful fundraiser.  They drew many wonderful pictures which were framed or matted and offered in exchange for donations.  They raised $75.27 for Help Orphan Puppies.  They will have an opportunity to give the money to the president of this wonderful organization after the holidays.  We will be scheduling another time for the puppies to visit our classroom.  We were very sorry we had to cancel our original visit due to a snow storm.

I cannot thank you enough for supporting my efforts and the efforts of the children in so many ways.  Thank you for your generosity!

I wish you a new year filled with joy, and time for silence.

Peace,
Liliana