museums and such

The girls went to Strong Museum this week and looked at the Toy Hall of fame. They also went to the Science Museum and we looked at the new glaciers and mammoths exhibit, the Erie Canal lock and Frederick Douglass exhibits.

Yesterday at their dad's they looked at the extreme materials exhibit online that is currently at the art museum. I hope to take them tomorrow.

I just signed them up for a variety of courses at Camp Arrowhead.

Fish hatchery, geology, archery, bird habitats, climbing ropes course, archeology, hiking, predators and prey, lords and ladies, fish ecology, oregon trail.

Should be fun!

lcg 2/14

Hi all,

To fill you in on today--

We began with a play rehearsal, complete with costumes, including lovely angel wings made by Melissa. The play is coming along well.
We spent extra time working with all the details of where to stand, speaking loudly, etc. Please be sure the children continue to listen to the CD, and, if you can, work with them from the scripts. In general they are doing very well and know most of their lines.

We went back to class and finally drew pictures of the Noah's Ark story in our main lesson books. Then we stopped for snack and celebrated Allysa's half birthday, with wishes, delicious food and a bit of singing.

Betsy Peacock came in to relieve me at that point as two of my valentines were home sick with fevers. I was glad to get home a bit early to tend to them.

We do not have class next week-- February break. We will have our dress rehearsal the following Tuesday-- Feb. 28. I'll send a reminder about props that week.

We look forward to our performances on March 7 and 10. I think Jeff Nidetz (Mark Toker's dad) will be contacting you all about bringing in refreshments for the Friday evening performance.

Happy valentine's day! Hope you all have a good week.

Warmly,
Lynn




Happy St. Valentine's Day to Everyone!
In keeping with the theme of the holiday, we had a sweet and festive class today. We missed Ben, and Anne was not feeling well and so went home early, but those of us who were there began our day by making Valentines using last week's paintings and lots of glue, doilies and construction paper. We then gathered for circle, saying our verses and singing some "Valentine's Carols" - Skinamarink and A, You're Adorable. We learned a short poem about snowflakes, then recalled last week's story about Great Joy, the Ox. They remembered every detail! Hands and crayons were busy sketching out pictures of the great ox who could pull one hundred laden carts.
After drawing and writing in our main lesson books, we did a quick hand clapping song. Cathleen taught us a new rhythm and rhyme for passing bean bags, with our hands "flowing like a river". At snack time, we enjoyed some gluten free heart shaped scones and looked at all of the beautiful handmade valentines from our friends. Our handwork time was as busy and chatty as ever with the "under the table" crew exchanging jokes and stories. We talked briefly about what the class would like to do for our upcoming play, then played "The Skye Boat Song" and "Hot Cross Buns" on recorder. After closing our circle with "Shalom Chaverim", we got giggling with a little bit of "crab wrestling" before heading out into the snow. A reminder - there will be no Lilac next week. Have a lovely two weeks, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 28th. Love,
Sue, Anne and Cathleen

talent show

Emma did a gymnastics routine in the talent show last night. The whole show was amazing and fun! I loved it :). Soren decided not to participate b/c she had "stage fright." That was fine - she had a great time watching all the other kids.

Last week we went to the science museum and visited the new mammoth and glacier exhibit. It was really cool! We also checked out the new Erie Canal lock exhibit, which we had a lot of fun with.

Today we went to Strong Museum and had a good time there.

Emma continues to work on spelling and punctuation. Soren is working on more math. They both are hanging in there with their instruments!

lcg emma

Hi all,

A quick note-- I'm tired out (but on a high!) from the great talent show.

Of course, the Evergreens were well represented, with amazing talent! We saw gymnastics from those amazingly flexible girls-- Emmabean and Erin. Emma M played her beautiful harp beautifully and recited an original poem! And Lila did amazing things wth hula hoops.

We had a productive day in class, with another solid play rehearsal. We also painted Noah's ark and began making the animal puppets that the young children will use. Reminder that all younger siblings are welcome to join us as animals for the Friday night performance. The Willow class will be doing the animals for the Tuesday performance.

We discussed props-- each child is going to try to bring in the one or two items that he or she needs. Please check with your child-- I forgot my list at the church. You can also call or e-mail me-- I think I remember most of them.

Thanks to Lauren for the raw material for the ark, and to Melissa, for her guidance (as always!)

We also worked a bit on being "the Evergreens"-- feeling like a class, and not groups of 2 or 3. We played an interesting game where we had to go to the place that was neutral, strongly agree or strongly disagree about a wide variety of statements.

PLAY REHEARSAL SATURDAY AT MY HOUSE!!
We will meet at my house Sat. from 1-3 for rehearsal and tea party. I'm at 107 Wheelock Road, Penfield, 14526-- call or e-mail if you need directions.

And-- please have the children keep listening to the play. They are doing a terrific job. Next week I told them we will not be using scripts. We will help anyone who forgets a line, but we don't want to have the scripts around, as that can promote using them as a crutch.

Thanks so much!
Lynn