February, 2024 Newsletter
Groundhog sleeping underneath the ground
February second, he wakes and looks around
Climbs up from his hole so sleepily
"That's my shadow - It's back to bed for me!"
Dear Friends,
February 2nd (Candlemas/Groundhog Day) is just around the corner, and with it two of our beloved celebrations! This Friday, and next Monday, your child will be participating in a day of all things groundhog! With our fun song (see above), some groundhog ears to wear and possibly some fun groundhogish treats to make together, we will explore every possible dimension of these subterranean slumbering friends!
On the same day (as if we could handle any more excitement) we will be dipping beeswax candles in observance of Candlemas Day;
You are encouraged to join us at 11:30am (please reserve the driveway parking for families with babies) and help guide your little one in the process! This is a wonderful event, during which the children learn the benefit of still and focused patience. With the room smelling heavily of warm beeswax, they observe their candle growing slowly, with every dip into the tub of molten wax. Please focus your attention on your little one, and on the process at hand! This is not an event to catch up with friends and for chatting on the sidelines! We are looking forward to it!
Our Little Explorers will make a candle on Tuesday, Feb. 6th. They will be helped by their 1st grade friends!
The week of February 19th is off for our Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, February 26th.
Looking ahead, we are very excited for the 1st Annual Whuppity Scoorie Celebration! This obscure Scottish festival will be brought to Westville, NY in what is sure to become a new favorite! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 1st and don't miss this epic Festival! Please let us know if you plan on dropping off your child at 9am for this school day, or whether you plan to come only for the celebration at 11:30, and bring your little one with you! We hope for a BIG showing!
Finally for this newsletter, February 15th is a planning/conference day for staff. There is no school.
Looking forward to many wonderful and memorable celebrations!
Kerstin xx
