Fall Festival

Thanks to all the families who took the time to organize, put together and run the Fall Festival.  Many of the first grade students were in attendance and as noted by Mrs. Fairman, all smiles, many with butterflies and other decorations painted on their faces by our talented parents.

The food choices provided a good balance of nutrition, with turkey hot dogs being served alongside fresh cut carrots, corn on the cob, popcorn, fresh squeezed lemonade, and apples for munching.   The Learner Profile Cake Walk and the Donut on a String provided sweet fun, along with some county fair type games the children enjoyed.

Students worked off those sweets in the Bounce House, and then took time to show off their square dancing skills.  Thanks to the Geauga County 4-H Club dancers who showed us what square dancing looks like after LOTS of practice!

What Fall Festival would be complete without a pumpkin patch?  Many of the students left with pumpkins in hand.  I wonder if pumpkin seeds will be the snack of choice this week.

Following The Essential Agreements

We are wrapping up our work on the planner entitled Who We Are.  As a final activity, the students are working in groups to write plays that show their understanding of the Essential Agreements.  Each of the three first grade classrooms has taken ownership of two of the Essential Agreements.  The students have been practicing their plays and continue to put some final touches on their productions.  This week we will practice speaking at Voice Meter 3 for the presentation to parents on Friday, October 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room.  Look for the invitation your child will bring home!  See you then!

Progress Reports

It's hard to believe that we are halfway through our first quarter of school.  Be sure to look for your child's progress report that was sent home on Friday in the homework folder.  If you wish to schedule a conference, return the progress report with the request noted.  You can also send an email to your child's teacher or call the school at 216-431-2225 and leave a contact number. 

Thank you to all the families that took the time to fill out the questionnaire related to our current planner, Who We Are.  As we work with the students to help them understand that actions have consequences, we continue to look for evidence of understanding and positive actions the students are taking.  So many wonderful examples were cited of evidence you are seeing in your homes and out in the community.  We are so proud of the social growth and the acceptance of responsibility that we have seen in our students in the school setting and are pleased that they are truly internalizing their learning as evidenced by your responses.