And The People We Meet...

 Sam, Jason and Gwen came into our classroom this morning to spend time getting to know the Cardinals.  We will be starting resource experiences soon and all of the teachers were eager to begin to develop a rapore with the children before our actual starting date. Becoming acquainted with the children in their own classroom where they are comfortable  was a wonderful way to begin these new relationships.  We were getting ready to begin Morning Meeting when they arrived and we were so happy to have new friends join our meeting time.  Shannon asked if anyone was interested in sharing something that we have been working on at Morning Meeting and Zander volunteered to explain our Cardinals' Caring Contract.  We enjoyed having our new friends join us for a little time during Choice Time as well!

 Our 5th grade buddies also visited our classroom today. They are learning to be writers and their work today was to observe the children and  hopefully be inspired to write in their writers notebook.  The Cardinal friends were very interested in talking to and playing with the students and we  are planning a day where they will come back for time to interact and play with our children!  As you see, the Cardinals are very social children!  They love opening our classroom to new friends and enjoy new experiences!

 

We went on a adventure throughout our AFS school today and met so many new friends!

 Chris Buzby- Upper and Middle School Music Teacher

 

 Barry and Tom- School Maintenance

 Andrew Bickford- Stella's Dad and Upper School Teacher

 Kristin Moyer- Violet's Mom and Middle School Teacher

 Andrew showed us the beautiful stained glass window that Stella's Pop-Pop made for our school.

Erin Timmer- Kate's Mom and Middle School Teacher

 Kristina Denzel- Stella's Mom and Upper School Teacher

 Kristina invited us into her science class to meet her 11th grade students and to see the pet Gecko, Apollo.  The children loved visiting and touching Apollo!

Our days are so full and we are so appreciative of the gifts that our school  community brings to all.  Magical, teaching moments are all around for us to partake and we are truly thankful for them.
 Have a wonderful long weekend with your children!