Our Lake Study Continues

Students are sad to see mud where there once was snow. They had such a great time sledding on the playground. It was fascinating watching them discover which materials were fun to sledd on and which didn't work so well. We had plastic lids, cookie sheets and pizza boxes flying by with kids giggling all the way down the slope. Students also started creating their own "ice skates" using tape and shiny cardboard pieces from the recyling bin.

Yesterday we went to Windsor Lake for the winter part of our year long observation. Students were amazed at the change in the lake over the past few months. Trees were bare and the lake was covered with ice. After completing their journal entries everyone had a great time throwing sand, rocks, sticks and leaves on the ice to see what would go through, what would coast across and what just stayed put.

In the afternoon students learned about animals and bugs that populates lakes. Students then made their own creative lakes using paper plates and scrap paper. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and sat by Tinker Creek to compare and contrast Tinker Creek with Windsor Lake.

This Friday we are walking over to Hollins to see "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile".

Drivers Wanted

We are planning our second observation of Windsor Lake next Tuesday, January 19th. We will be leaving campus at 9:00 and returning around noon. We need a parent driver to transport three students and another parent to help chaperon. If you are able to do either please let Katie or Lena know.

Happy New Year!

The Super Heroes have done a super job of getting back into the swing of things at Community School. They have been working hard and playing hard. Thank goodness we have gotten a little break in the temperatures. Kids are enjoying sledding and playing in the snow left on the ground.

This week we have the Local Hero Award ceremony on Friday at 1:30. Students will be walking over at 1:00. We will dismiss from Community School at the regular time.

On January 22 we will be the test audience for Hollins Theater's performance of "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile."

Thank you so much to the families who were able to complete their shoebox games. We played some last week and will play the others this Thursday.