Thanksgiving and the holiday season that follows gives us time to reflect on those we are thankful for and show the importance of giving. Enjoy some of our photos from our Thanksgiving Feast preparation and Feast fun!
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| Assembling Turkey Centerpieces with Meridith |
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| Our Turkey Centerpieces |
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| The Menu - all food prepared by students |
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| Our Willowwind Family - Thanksgiving Feast 2013 |
As November moved to December and we now quickly move toward the new year, we look at how we have much to be thankful for and look for ways to give to others. In January and February, students will be focusing on ways to extend the season of giving through acts of kindness. In doing so, it is important for Kindergarteners to see that a giving heart does not only occur during the holiday season but should continue to occur year round. Our Winter months will be full of fun including a variety of field trips (stay tuned for our upcoming monthly field trips to Oaknoll Retirement Community) and student-led projects.
In addition, to our classroom activities, Willowwind students are preparing for a wonderful Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since September, Willowwind students of all ages have divided into six "Service Learning Biomes" to create service learning opportunities to perform on this special day. Some biomes are traveling to retirement communities and other biomes are traveling to animal shelters, while some biomes are partnering with other local communities like Make-a-Wish and the College of Public Health to work together to promote important causes. Ask your child about their Service Learning Biome and what their biome's plans are on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th. They are eager to share their projects with others.
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