“Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that
goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going.” ~ Tennessee Williams
I recently received a blog post email entitled “Eighteen Summers.” Without even reading the post, I thought
immediately about the eighteen summers of childhood. You are preparing to embark on another one of
those summers with your child. Remember this time is finite. I hope you take some of it to build some
memories together. It is not always the
big events I remember best from childhood, as I look back. The simple gift of time together can
sometimes create the best memories.
My goal this summer is to experience awe and
wonderment. We talked about this as a
staff at our last professional development day. Disconnecting and truly being with those
around me and looking at things without distraction is the order of my
summer. I hope you are able to do the
same through your own eyes and your child’s eyes. Don’t let those present moments flicker by
too quickly. Savor the moment and file
it away to remember another day!
The last few weeks of the 2014-15 school year have been busy
with trips and projects. The
kindergarten students took their 1st ever field trip to Sea Life at
the Mall of America. It tied in nicely
with their study of fish in the classroom.
The 5th graders got to take their overnight field
trip to the Science Museum. While always
tired upon their return, the experience is amazing for students and
chaperones. Last year was the inaugural year
and we have decided it make it an annual event due to the overwhelming positive
feedback we have received about it.
Third grade students had an author visit recently. Mrs. Murray’s mom is the author of a book
called Hollow Earth. The 3rd
grade teachers have been reading it to students as a read-aloud in class. The interaction between our students and Ms.
Barrowman was truly unique. The
background knowledge needed to truly understand the book is something our
students gain each day in Latin and history.
We really appreciate her taking the time to come and speak to our
students.
