"FOR EVERY CHILD"

Dear Families, Friends and Blog-Followers,

. . . So much to say, so little time . . .

We have had another two wonderful days of outdoor adventures!!

Monday, after a delicious snack of whole wheat bagels and strawberry jam -- thank you, Kelly -- Miss Downing gathered the children together for songs, featuring "The September Song", "Make New Friends (and) Keep the Old" and "Ho-Down" (Hannah Montana!!), and, then, led everyone outside, to "pitch the tent" -- the kids were ecstatic with our new structure -- complete with a comfortable sleeping bag, stories -- (I bought more books!!) -- and finger-puppet shows -- for that authentic "camping-out" experience!!

Our Butterflies and Puppies surely enjoyed new art activities, as well, especially working with clay and on the easels, in addition to a plethora of new toys and supplies, donated by Kelly and Alana -- Thank you, both!!

And . . . today -- oatmeal raisin cookies -- Miss Downing, you spoil us, all -- :) -- !!

And . . . today -- another call from Ms. Devlin, inviting our whole school out to play -- we met-up with the Juniors, this time, as well as three Freshman explorers -- John, John and John -- (really!!) -- out on the football field, for more games and songs!!

We made a new friend, "Princy", a playful dog, who would have liked to join in our fun -- however, Miss Downing gracefully led him back to his "companion", before our "oohs" and "aahs" got out of hand . . .

As if we did not have enough fun, already, Mrs. Goell, with special guest star, Kirsten, tap-danced for everyone!! Each child had a turn to try on tap shoes and make some noise!! Thank you, Tammy!!

Earlier, during circle time, Miss Downing and our little friends created a story about "the royal family" and, then, I read "For Every Child", a book that my children and I have had for years, with an introduction by Audrey Hepburn, for Unicef, and, with artwork from a myriad of artists. After the story, I asked each child to share one way in which his/her parents demonstrated love -- the results are as follows:

Kirsten and Ellie : Getting "tucked-in" at night
Nyah, Gryffin and Tyler: Family outings at the beach
Charlotte : Hugs and kisses
John : Mommy and Daddy taking him and Cassie to school
Nicky and Philip : Mommy and Daddy taking them to play in the field
Sheena : In everything
David : Seeing Mommy and Ava at the window
Defne : Receiving unicorns

I am hoping that, after I left, today, the children were able to help the adults assemble and fill our bird-feeders.

We have almost completed the multi-cultural vine which I will hang-up, tomorrow, hopefully, and, with new putty, thanks to Kel, add something special to our wall decor.

Lastly, and certainly not leastly, thank you, Grace, for the I-Tunes Gift Card -- all of the teachers, particularly Kelly, our resident Ipod-er -- are very grateful, indeed!!

Lots and lots of love and thanks for your support and kindness!!

Love Miss Peacock XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO