"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands
where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you
to grow." - William Shakespeare
Next week is Valentine’s Day. At Eagle Ridge Academy we have eschewed the
typical Valentine’s Day parties in order to promote the ideas of caring and
friendship. Yes, younger students may
still exchange valentines, but we are also trying to get them to identify the
qualities they admire in friends. We are
also trying to get them to share empathy and caring with individuals they may
not have met. For example, the
kindergarten students are heading to a local senior living facility to share
cards, songs, poems, etc. with the residents next week. They are giving of their time and showing
caring to people they have not met.
Valentine’s Day is a great springboard for activities like this. I would encourage you to make caring/empathy
and friendship with other a focus for your Valentine’s Day this year!
Last week the second grade students visited the Bakken
Museum in Minneapolis. It connects to
their science and history curriculum in many ways. It is always a highlight for second grade
students and is often not thought of as a family activity. If you haven’t heard of the Bakken, I would
encourage you to take your child for a family outing.
Mr. Anderson brought new artwork to the Lower School office
last week. This month it is symmetrical
works of art. The students used their
knowledge of history and math to create symmetrical designs. Check out some of the designs from Mrs.
Sorenson’s class below.
Remember there is no school for students on Friday, February 13th or Monday, February 16th.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Baier
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