Ana and Mary’s Newsletter~September 27, 2019 “The moment we decide to fulfill something, we can do anything.” Greta Thunberg to Houses of Parliament, UK, 23 April 2019, Environmental awareness begins with the love for and knowledge of nature. On Wednesday, we went to Crown Hill Park and studied two enormous cottonwoods. As we attempted to … More Mary and Ana’s Newsletter ~ September 27, 2019
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. – e. e. cummings This week we read The Wise Woman and her Secret. In this beautiful tale we found the secret that alluded the villagers in the story and was apparent to only one … More Mary and Ana’s Newsletter ~ September 19, 2019
dis·course noun /ˈdisˌkôrs/ written or spoken communication or debate. We have been working hard this week on practicing the art of discourse. When students have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations they bring their understanding to a deeper level. We have been learning to “Turn and Talk – Look and Listen.” When we turn … More Mary and Ana’s Newsletter ~ September 13, 2019
Mary's Hummingbirds & Ana's Bald Eagles 