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January 2012

We are now in the fourth month of school in our new classroom.  What a year it has been!  The school has begun to take on a life of its own, but this life is not one that is supported … Continue reading

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December 2011

Dear Wishing Well Parents, I hope this newsletter finds you all healthy and happy.  Our little lemon tree, donated by Teleri and Shawn, Branwen’s parents, is bursting forth.  The fruit is coming.  Over the holiday my family asked me how … Continue reading

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Halloween & Dia de los Muertos

Welcome Autumn!  It feels a little strange to be saying that because I have hardly looked up since the summer.  Now that we are in our third week of school in the new space, it feels like things are settling … Continue reading

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October 2011

Dear Pioneers, On the eve of this night I sit in anticipation of tomorrow and so many more tomorrows.  Not too much to say other than, let us begin.  This quote has been on my refrigerator throughout this process.  I … Continue reading

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June 2011

Dear Parents, This month has been flying by!  I cannot believe we have only two more weeks of school.  The children have grown so much this year.  As I recall the beginning of the school year I think back to … Continue reading

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May 2011

Dear Parents,      Last weekend’s kite parade was a blast.  Thank you so much for coming out and participating.  It was wonderful to see all the children dressed up and faces painted.  What a great community event!      … Continue reading

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April 2011

Dear Parents, Yesterday we had a bee swarm come and stay the night  in our next door neighbor’s tree.  Whenever I witness something amazing in nature, especially related to bees since I love bees, I am struck by the fact … Continue reading

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March 2011

Dear Parents, I realize that it has been a few weeks now since the teacher’s conference Ms. Jan and I attended and I have failed to give you a synopsis of our time there.  It was a two and a … Continue reading

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February 2011

Dear Parents, Thank you for attending the most recent parent evening.  It is always so good to see all of you outside of the regular pick-up and drop-off times.  I am also astounded at how much I learn at our … Continue reading

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January 2011

Dear Parents, As with all the traditional new years resolutions and cleaning out of the house, I find myself in a place of shifting perspectives.  The children came back to school from the winter holiday, different.  Not only taller and … Continue reading

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