April 12th

Hi All!

I cannot tell you how much I love these paving stones Group C (and some of you Group B'ers) made last week!!  It was so fun to watch them all work together to create this very practical piece of art!  Didn't they do amazing work??? 

I haven't had a chance to paint it with glow-in-the-dark paint yet, but when I do, I will make sure to take a picture to share with you all.  

And that is really my only update so far this week. 

(Except, if anyone 10 and older (including adults) is interested in beekeeping, let me know!)

And now on to this week's schedule! 

(Please Note: If your child will be doing a lot of running around and is easily over-heated, please make sure to bring lots of water. The tap water in the shop kitchen is drinkable, but we will not be providing bottled water or cups)

 From 10-Noon(ish) we will break into group activities:

Group A-- Ages 5-8

You will be doing Project this week. I'm going to be doing something a little different this week. We will be reading the book "Unmuzzle Me Please" by Brave Books, which talks about Freedom of Speech, and then doing the activities in the back of the book for the project. I think the kiddos will like it. They get to pretend to be bees and sting each other--who doesn't like that?  

Parents, if your little ones tend to wander, please stay close by. You are responsible for taking your child to the restroom or providing them with water if they get thirsty. Try to remind them that this is a group activity, and they should try to stick with their group as much as possible. That will really help keep things flowing smoothly for everyone. <3

Materials Needed: 

Sunscreen and Water Bottles...if you so desire. 

And clothes/shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Group B--Ages 9-12  

You will be doing P.E. this week. Hopefully Mr. D's back is fixed by Friday!

Materials Needed: 

Sunscreen and Water Bottles...if you so desire. 

Clothes/shoes that you don't mind getting dirty and/or wet.

A great attitude!

Group C--Ages 13-18

You will be doing Gardening this week. I'm sure Ms. Paula has something wonderful planned for our teenagers! (It won't be paving stones, but we can't have that much fun EVERY week ;-) ). 

Materials Needed: 

Sunscreen and Water Bottles...if you so desire. 

And clothes/shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Garden gloves if you think you need them.

Those teenagers that do not feel like participating in Gardening are welcome to volunteer with Group A. Please note, you WILL be put to work if you volunteer in that capacity! 

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Picnic Lunch

Everyone is welcome to stay and have a picnic lunch in the backyard area. You are responsible for bringing your own lunch. Please do not feed any animals with that lunch and please make sure all garbage is disposed of in the dumpster or garbage can.