Spring is here! The Barn Swallows were able to enjoy somewhat warm weather last Tuesday as they went to the school garden to plant peas and flower bulbs. We have also started a seed project in the classroom and students are keeping journals on their seeds. Last Friday we heard our first shouts of 'It sprouted!' I wonder what the seeds/seedlings will look like on Monday after the weekend!
Students worked very hard writing a Spring Break paper last week and they are looking forward to sharing it, along with other great work, with you during Student Led Conferences, which are on Thursday, April 14th. Sign ups for conferences will be out soon. Three families are in the room at a time, the conference will take 30 minutes or less and the time slots are from 9:00-12:00 and 4:30-7:30 (with the last appointments starting at 7:00). Student Led Conferences are a time for students to share all of their hard work with you! Students are working hard to prepare for this big day. We look forward to seeing you there!
This week for our Out and About we are going to start by picking kale that has overwintered in the garden. Then we will make our way to the UCC kitchen to make a quinoa, kale, and vegetable soup. Cooking is always tricky with only two adults and we would love to have at least one more parent join us! Would you like to come? Thank you!
We will have some all day outdoor trips coming up and we hope you will consider volunteering to join us! The dates are not confirmed yet, but we are planning on studying tide pools at Oceanside and/or Cannon Beach, as well as learn more about the wetland ecosystem at Jackson Bottom Wetlands. When I have confirmed dates, I will be sure to let you know!
It's also gardening time! We plan on getting our hands dirty again (and hopefully often!) and will be going to the school garden as much as possible. Students remembered the amazing garden pesto we made in the fall and have already started their basil seeds in the classroom. Will we have pesto before the school year begins?! Time will tell!
Thank you Barn Swallow Families!
Sincerely,
Sherry
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