lcg 2/1

Hello all,

We sped through a high energy day today.

We started with opening verse and songs, bean bags and singing.

Sharon Balestra joined us today and stayed to do recorder with the class. For the new folks, Sharon taught recorder to several classes last year, and was a teacher at LCG the very first year. It was a joy to have Sharon back again. She brought in her lyre and a xylophone, and the children had fun experimenting with those. She injected some enthusiasm into our music time, which I greatly appreciate.

Then Melissa came in for handwork, and we all continued to progress on our projects. Snack was simple and delicious. By the way-- it's been very nice to have non-gluten snacks. People are coming up great ideas-- lots of fruit, corn chips, nuts and raisins...

We did a form drawing that was a bit challenging for some-- we may re-visit it again. Then we reviewed the story of St. Jerome and the lion, and drew in our main lesson books.

I'm hoping to carve out more time to work on the play. I'll be recording tapes of the play, for the children to listen to at home. If you can find your tape from last year's play, please bring it in so we can add this year's play to it.

I'm thinking it might be nice for us to have a March gathering, at my house if that works, to have a longer play practice, and some socializing time. Does the week-end of March 12-13 work for you? Please let me know. I live in Penfield-- if you'd rather not come this far, let me know if someone else would be willing to host.
Also-- can we get another gathering on the calendar-- maybe sledding or a museum? Does anyone want to organize this?

Thanks for all who baked for the bake sale-- I think we made over $20! We'll be at it again with a bake sale at the talent show on Feb. 15.

Thanks for all your help. Also-- I'd like to wrap up the "Kid's Kit"-- please send in your items next week. If you're not able to, or don't want to participate, please let me know, and I'd be happy to fill in any remaining items.