What an amazing start to the school year! Lower Elementary has been full of energy as we welcomed new classmates and reunited with familiar friends. To help everyone feel connected, we jumped right into fun activities like name games, bingo, and a classroom scavenger hunt. These games made it easy to learn each other’s names and sparked plenty of laughter, setting the stage for a warm and collaborative classroom community. We also tapped into our creativity by crafting peace doves and self-portraits to be displayed in the classroom as symbols of the harmony we’re building together this year.

Starting last week, you’ll also notice Friday Folders coming home with your child. Each Friday, your child will bring home a folder labeled with their name that contains some of the work they’ve completed during the week. Please take a moment to look through and enjoy their work with them, then remove the contents before sending the empty folder back on Monday. It’s important to note that the work you see in these folders is just a portion of what your child is doing in the classroom. Students also complete work in notebooks, workbooks, and through lots of hands-on, sensorial materials. The Friday Folders give you a small window into their week, and we really appreciate your help in keeping this routine going smoothly!

Looking back on this first week, it’s clear that we’re off to a wonderful beginning. The enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness already shining through make us excited for everything ahead. Here’s to a year filled with learning, friendship, and growth!